Paul Hamlyn Foundation appoints next CEO
Paul Hamlyn Foundation has appointed Halima Khan as its next chief executive, succeeding Moira Sinclair in November.
Khan is currently an affiliated researcher at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and senior advisor at PPL, a social enterprise management consultancy.
She was an executive director at innovation foundation Nesta for nine years, and has subsequently held a position as a member of the England committee at the National Lottery Community Fund.
Khan said: “I feel honoured to be joining such an exceptional organisation and look forward to building on its work to further social justice.”
Sinclair announced earlier this year that she would be leaving her post after a decade of leading the grantmaker.
New CEO at Third Age Trust
Iain Cassidy has been appointed as the new CEO of older persons charity the Third Age Trust.
Cassidy joins from his current role as CEO of Open Age, a London based charity that champions an active life for older people.
He replaces Sam Mauger, who has been in post for the last eight years at the Third Age Trust, which is the national representative body for the University of the Third Age.
From 18 October, the Third Age Trust will also have a new chair. Allan Walmsley, the current vice chair, has been elected to this role.
British Dyslexia Association announces next CEO
The British Dyslexia Association has appointed Ellen Broomé as its next chief executive, joining on 1 October.
She will take over from Chivonne Preston, who will step down as CEO for personal reasons after two years in post.
Broomé has spent several years as managing director of two Coram Group organisations: CoramBAAF and Coram Family and Childcare.
She said: “With the attainment gap widening for children, a lack of support available and long waiting times for diagnosis, this can have a detrimental impact on children’s lives.
“I am delighted to be joining the British Dyslexia Association at this critical time and I look forward to championing the dyslexia community and working with the new government to address these issues.”
Tenovus Cancer Care CEO to step down
After more than five years as chief executive, Judi Rhys plans to leave Wales-based charity Tenovus Cancer Care at the end of the year.
Rhys led the charity through the pandemic, introducing a strategy which has seen the charity’s income return to its pre-pandemic level, a new counselling service and the All-Wales Cancer Community.
She said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to lead Tenovus Cancer Care through extraordinary times. The opportunity to work alongside people affected by cancer and witness the dedication and generosity of our volunteers and supporters has been truly amazing and inspiring.”
CEO retires from the Together Trust
Together Trust chief executive Mark Lee has announced his upcoming retirement in December after leading the social care charity for 11 years.
“What I’ve enjoyed most about working at the Together Trust is the sense of camaraderie and purpose,” said Lee.
“At the heart of everything we do are the people we support, their families, carers, and all the staff who put their time and effort, beyond what you would expect someone to do, working together to try and improve lives year on year.”
Parkrun appoints next chair
Parkrun has appointed Helen Weir as a trustee and its next chair, taking over from interim chair Jeremy Townsend in January.
Weir has held senior finance roles at companies including Marks & Spencer and the John Lewis Partnership and was formerly chief executive of the retail bank arm of Lloyds Banking Group.
She said: “I’m proud and thrilled to be joining parkrun at such an exciting and important time for the charity.
“The growth of parkrun over the last 20 years has been nothing short of phenomenal in bringing communities together to be physically active and social outdoors, and the role it plays in improving the health and well-being of millions of people across the globe is invaluable.”
New chair at Campaign for Better Transport
Shamit Gaiger has been appointed as the new chair at Campaign for Better Transport, taking over from John Stewart who is retiring after six years in post.
Gaiger has a long career in rail and was appointed managing director of the West Coast Partnership Development in 2022.
She said: “I am delighted to have been appointed chair of trustees at Campaign for Better Transport at this pivotal time for the transport sector.
“Transport is crucial to the country; it drives economic success, connects people and commerce, and can provide a planet fit for future generations.”
Care Workers’ Charity appoints deputy chair
The Care Workers’ Charity has appointed Lisa Delaney as its deputy chair.
Delaney has over 12 years of experience in the care sector and held various leadership roles in recruitment, hospitality, and procurement.
Currently serving as the UK country manager for Sensio, she assists care providers in their digital transformation through the implementation of advanced passive monitoring systems.
Delaney has been a trustee of the Care Workers’ Charity over the past four years and participated in fundraising events, completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge twice, hiking across the South Downs, and is set to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October.
SMK welcomes six trustees
Campaigning support charity the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) has appointed six trustees.
The new trustees are Civic Voice founder Tony Burton, Stour Trust director Juliet Can, #iWill Movement co-chair Sami Gichki, co-CEO of Restless Development Alex Kent, general counsel for 350.org Gillian Lazonby and Earthwatch learning and engagement coordinator Emilija RudzinskaitÄ.
SMK chair Pete Moorey said: “We’re thrilled to have six trustees with such significant experience joining the Sheila McKechnie Foundation at this important moment for change makers.
“As many of us wrestle with a constantly evolving political environment, our new trustees’ campaigning knowledge and expertise will help SMK to deliver on our mission of supporting, connecting and championing campaigners to make change happen.”
President-elect of British Science Association announced
The British Science Association (BSA) has announced Kevin Fenton as its president for 2024-25.
Senior public health expert and infectious disease epidemiologist Fenton will commence his one-year term at the annual BSA Presidential on 11 September.
Fenton said: “I am delighted to be joining the British Science Association as incoming President, a charity that has championed equity, diversity and inclusion in science, research and innovation for a number of years – values that I am passionate about and have dedicated my career to.”
He succeeds Jane Francis, who held the post of BSA president in 2023-24.
Olympian becomes charity ambassador
British Olympic shot putter, discus thrower and bobsledder Adele Nicoll has been named as an ambassador of young persons’ charity the Feathers Association.
She will be the charity’s first officially announced ambassador, a voluntary position which takes effect immediately.
Nicoll said: “I’m really looking forward to inspiring some of the younger generation and hopefully seeing a glint in their eye when they realise that anything is possible.”
Dean appointed at Royal Society of Medicine
Julia Manning has been appointed the next dean of education at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), starting on 2 September.
Manning currently serves as president of the RSM’s digital health section and will succeed Gillian Leng, who assumed the position of RSM president on 23 July.
“It is a privilege to be appointed to this role, to pick up the baton from Professor Leng and work with the team at the RSM,” Manning said.
“I am excited about building on the RSM’s historic success of delivering multi-disciplinary, relevant, consistent and trusted training for clinicians.”
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