New CEO at the Francis Crick Institute
The current director-general of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory will succeed Paul Nurse in leading the Francis Crick Institute in summer 2025.
Edith Heard succeeds the institute’s founding director and chief executive, who will continue to maintain a laboratory there.
Chair Lord Browne said: “I am delighted to be able to announce the appointment of Edith Heard following a global, year-long search for an exceptional candidate to lead our exceptional institute.
“She brings an exemplary international research record, compelling vision and strong leadership experience. She will enable the Crick to continue to grow, building on its reputation for research excellence and for being the home for world-class leaders in life sciences.”
David Nott Foundation appoints CEO
The David Nott Foundation has appointed James Gough as its CEO, starting today in the role.
Having created the charity and led it as CEO for nine years, Elly Nott has stepped down as chief executive to take up an alternative role in the leadership of the organisation.
Gough is a former military and aid doctor, having served with the British Army and international aid groups in Afghanistan, Egypt, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
He said: “At a time of immense human suffering around the world, the dedication of our donors, our volunteers and our people is both humbling and critically important.”
Skills Federation announces CEO
Fiona Aldridge will join the Skills Federation as its new chief executive on 30 September.
Aldridge has led the development of West Midlands Combined Authority’s employment and skills strategy and previously worked at the Learning and Work Institute.
She said: “I am very excited to be joining the Skills Federation at the start of this new government, to help provide an employer voice in the development of skills policy.
“This will be critical to unlocking ambitions for economic growth and opportunity for all.”
Getting on Board appoints CEO
Getting on Board has appointed Mary McGrath as chief executive, with a brief to lead the charity in its mission to change the face of trusteeship by making it more accessible, diverse and inclusive.
In her most recent role, McGrath was CEO of FoodCycle, a charity which provides nourishment to people who are hungry and lonely using surplus food and a volunteer workforce.
She was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2021 for professional and voluntary services to disadvantaged people.
Cancer52 CEO steps down
Cancer52 has announced the retirement of its CEO, Jane Lyons, after 10 years at the helm of the charity.
Lyons is a spokesperson for less common cancers and on many working groups and task forces affecting cancer policy.
She also represented the rare cancers community at hearings of the Health and Social Care Select Committee.
DFN Project SEARCH appoints CEO
Learning disability charity DFN Project SEARCH has appointed Kirsty Matthews as its next CEO, starting on 2 September.
Matthews was recently CEO of fellow learning disability charity Hft.
She said: “I am extremely proud to join DFN Project SEARCH at such an exciting time of growth for the organisation.
“Young people with a learning disability or an autism spectrum diagnosis are just as talented and eager to work as their peers. They deserve access to the same opportunities.”
Guide Dogs appoints chair
Isabel Hudson will become chair of Guide Dogs from 17 September.
She will succeed Jamie Hambro, who has been chair for 10 years.
Hudson said: “I am delighted to be joining Guide Dogs as chair of trustees at this important time in the charity’s development.
“Guide Dogs is an organisation I have always admired and the work to support people with vision impairments to live the life they choose is invaluable.”
RSA appoints chair
The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) has appointed Loyd Grossman as chair, effective from the date of its AGM on 10 October 2024.
Grossman has been an RSA fellow for 31 years and just concluded his term as chair of the Royal Parks.
He has also been a commissioner of the Museums and Galleries Commission, English Heritage and the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England.
He was appointed as its chair of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund following a trustee election in January but was replaced soon afterwards.
Clink Charity appoints chair
Bojana Ignjatovic is set to become chair at the Clink Charity.
She will replace co-founder Finlay Scott, who steps down after 15 years in the role at the prisoner rehabilitation charity.
Ignjatovic has worked as a professional economist for over 20 years and joined the board of the Clink Charity in 2018, leading an assessment of the organisation’s impact in conjunction with Pro Bono Economics in 2019.
“To say Finlay leaves a big pair of shoes to fill is a considerable understatement, but I am excited and privileged to be stepping into them, nonetheless,” she said.
Future Men hires CEO and chair
Youth charity Future Men has appointed Bernie Hollywood as chair and Alastair Smith-Agbaje as chief executive.
Hollywood is a former businessman who has raised millions for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.
Smith-Agbaje was CEO of Lambeth and Southwark Mind and has a background in financial accounting.
Chair appointed at Services For Education
Steve Ball, the director of Birmingham Arts School and former associate director of the Birmingham Rep, has been appointed chair at Services For Education.
During his 18 years at Birmingham Rep, Ball directed and produced work for children and young people and led the theatre's learning and participation and community engagement programmes.
He was previously head of arts for Birmingham City Council and is the founding artistic director of Language Alive Theatre in Education.
Resource Alliance appoints chair
Social impact charity Resource Alliance has appointed Mumbai-based activist and campaigner Ingrid Srinath as its chair.
Srinath succeeds Bill Toliver, whose six-year tenure has come to an end.
“I am delighted that Ingrid Srinath has accepted the nomination to transition to lead our board,” said Willeke van Rijn, CEO of the Resource Alliance.
“Ingrid has been a passionate advocate of human rights, social justice, and civil society for over 25 years, a strong promoter of trust-based philanthropy in India and across the world,”.
New chair for Imperial Health Charity
Andreas Raffel has been appointed as the new chair of Imperial Health Charity.
Over the past 15 years, Raffel has held roles in education, health and the wider not-for-profit sector, including 10 years as a non-executive director of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
He said: “I am truly excited to take on the role of chair, working closely with the trust and all our volunteers, fundraisers, staff and partners to achieve ever greater impact.”
Friends of Ibba Girls School announces chair
Chris Trott is set to join Friends of Ibba Girls School as its new chair.
Trott, who is currently the British ambassador to the Holy See in Rome, was the British ambassador to South Sudan between 2019 and 2021.
He has worked closely with the United Nations and other international partners like UNICEF and Save the Children.
The charity thanks outgoing chair David Lewis for his four years of service in this role.
New chair at Charterhouse
Vincent Keaveny has been appointed chair of governors at older persons’ support charity Charterhouse.
His term will commence in November when current chair Major General Andrew Ritchie steps down.
Ritchie said: “Vincent brings a wealth of experience and knowledge which will be of enormous value to the Charterhouse.”
Coram appoints trustees
Coram children’s charity has appointed Gita Singham-Willis, founding partner at Cadence Innova, as a trustee.
Dominic Beard-Stevens, principal consultant at Cadence Innova, joins as a trustee of Coram Voice.
Coram CEO Carol Homden said: “We are thrilled to welcome Gita and Dominic as trustees. Their combined expertise and dedication to supporting care-experienced young people will be instrumental in advancing our mission. We look forward to their contributions and the positive impact they’ll bring to Coram.”
St Giles hires director
Poverty relief charity St Giles has appointed Matthew Pilkington as executive director of income generation and communications.
He joins from charity StreetGames where he worked for seven years as director of fundraising, communications and public affairs.
Pilkington said: “I am excited to embark on this journey with St Giles, especially at such a pivotal moment where their impact is more vital than ever.”
John Lyon’s changes directorate structure
Children’s foundation John Lyon’s Charity has announced plans to adopt a new directorate structure, effective from 1 September.
This organisational model shift follows the news that Cathryn Pender, the charity’s grants director, will be stepping down after 34 years.
Lynne Guyton, CEO of John Lyon’s Charity, said: “I am delighted to announce we will be promoting the charity’s current senior grants managers – Anna Hoddinott, Erik Mesel, and Karen Millen – to grants directors, each responsible for a different area of the charity’s work.”
Horniman Museum and Gardens appoints directors
The Horniman Museum and Gardens has appointed Annie Duffield as its director of audiences and income, and Peronel Craddock as its director of content.
Most recently head of marketing and communications at the Postal Museum, Duffield has worked at institutions including the Institute of Imagination, Royal Collection Trust, Museum of London and National Gallery.
Craddock was previously Horniman’s interim director of content and took up her permanent position on 8 July.
First ever LFC Foundation honorary ambassador
Jürgen Klopp has agreed to become an honorary ambassador for the Liverpool Football Club Foundation, with his commitment to the club’s official charity continuing following his departure as manager.
Klopp said: “The LFC Foundation does an incredible job in the community, both in the Liverpool city region and beyond.
“I am really proud to continue my work with them and be named the first-ever LFC Foundation honorary ambassador. I look forward to seeing what we can do with that now that I have more time on my hands.”
Matt Parish, CEO of the LFC Foundation, added: “Jürgen’s love and passion for the city has been clear throughout his time at the club and it can only benefit us having his support and his voice championing the work that we do moving forward.”
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