Borough Market recruits CEO
Borough Market has announced the appointment of a new chief executive and director of operations.
Alistair Maddox will join as CEO and Nicole Casey will become director of operations from 1 September at the London-based charity.
Maddox has worked across the food, property and market sectors over the past 20 years which includes leadership roles at Brixton Village and Broadway Market.
He said: “Borough Market is more than just a collection of great food stalls, it’s a vibrant community supporting over 100 independent traders.
“I’m honoured to lead a trusted institution that creates a platform for small businesses to thrive and champions sustainability and education.
“I’m excited to build on this legacy with the talented businesses and staff who make this place so special.”
Galop appoints co-CEOs
LGBT+ charity Galop has appointed Ben Kernighan and Jasmine O'Connor as co-chief executives in a move to a co-leadership model.
Kernighan has led Galop as interim CEO for the past 14 months and was formerly CEO at Leap Confronting Conflict while O’Connor is currently CEO of refugee charity Reset.
Kernighan will lead Galop as Interim CEO until O’Connor joins Galop at the end of October.
They both said: “We are delighted to be appointed as co-CEOs of Galop.
“As the LGBT+ community faces some of its biggest challenges in decades, we look forward to working with the Galop team and our partners across all sectors to make the biggest possible difference for the survivors and victims of violence and abuse.”
Friends of the Elderly hires CEO
Rachel Hill has been appointed as the new CEO of the charity Friends of the Elderly.
Hill joins the charity from the Whiteley Homes Trust where she has served as CEO since 2020.
Commenting on her new role, she said: "It is a real privilege to be joining Friends of the Elderly at such a significant point in its history.
“The charity’s long-standing commitment to older people is something that is close to my heart, and it is a real honour to now be part of that story.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team, volunteers and partners to build on Friends of the Elderly’s legacy and ensure we continue to make a real difference in the years ahead.”
Royal Voluntary Service appoints marketplace director
Carole Urey has been appointed as the new marketplace director for the Royal Voluntary Service to lead on the charity’s new digital volunteering platform and consultancy offer.
Urey has over two decades of experience in CEO and CCO roles at tech and platform businesses, including most recently at online training company High Speed Training.
She said: “This is an exciting time to join Royal Voluntary Service. By working together across the sector, we have an opportunity to inspire the next generation of volunteers, by making volunteering more accessible, flexible and inclusive, and by reducing barriers that prevent participation, including in workplaces.
“I’m thrilled to be contributing to a platform that will expand volunteer reach and drive greater community impact.”
National Lottery Community Fund hires two directors
Two new directors have been appointed at the National Lottery Community Fund who will help deliver the Fund’s strategy.
Nadine Smith will join as director of communications, impact and influence, while Mel Eaglesfield will take up the role of director of funding strategy, innovation and UK.
Smith said: “I have worked across business, government and the VCFSE, and I am a firm believer that better outcomes come about by working in genuine partnership.
“I am looking forward to growing our collective voice from the ground up, ensuring learning and impact is seen, heard and inclusive of all our communities.”
New board member at Fair for You
Ethical lender Fair for You has appointed Mark Trenavin-Body as its non-executive board director.
Trenavin-Body is a senior finance leader with experience across sectors including financial services and not-for-profit.
He said: “With the FCA consulting on Buy Now, Pay Later regulation, it is clear that we are at a pivotal moment for consumer credit, and it’s vital that social lenders like Fair for You become an increasingly important part of that market.
“Fair for You has supported nearly 100,000 customers through ethical credit since it launched in 2015, achieving significant social impact, and I am excited to be part of ensuring that in the next 10 years it can reach even more people, even more quickly, with affordable credit that meets their needs.”
Deputy director appointed at the Asylum Reform Initiative
The Asylum Reform Initiative (ARI), an alliance of refugee charities, has announced the appointment of its deputy director, Bekele Woyecha.
Woyecha has experienced the UK asylum system including detention and destitution and has more than 15 years’ experience of community organising and leadership.
He said: “Meaningful participation - beyond storytelling, beyond testimony - by people who have themselves lived through the asylum system and know what it is to be a refugee in the UK is essential.
“As somebody who has experienced many terrible aspects of going through the asylum system, I want to be part of fixing it.
“In organising we say, ‘if you're not around the table, you are on the menu’ and I want to make sure people who have been through the asylum system have a seat at the table.”
Four trustees join the National Centre for Social Research
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has appointed four new trustees who will support the organisation in the delivery of its strategic plans and development.
James Brooks, Professor Alison Park, Professor Ian Rivers and Nina Skero will take up their roles in November.
Stuart Etherington, chair of NatCen, said: “I am very pleased to welcome James, Alison, Ian and Nina to our board.
“All bring excellent expertise and strategic value to the governance of the organisation, and their experience and leadership in research will be invaluable as we continue delivering on our ambitious strategy.”
