Mayhew announces CEO
The animal welfare charity Mayhew has appointed Sherine Wheeler as its next chief executive, after Caroline Yates stepped down last April after 18 years at the helm. Howard Bridges has been working as interim chief for over a year.
Formerly, Wheeler worked in senior leadership roles at Young Lives vs Cancer, Marie Curie and Action for Children.
On her appointment, she said: “I’m delighted to lead Mayhew. I feel fortunate to be joining a committed, passionate, and talented team and to be able to work with an experienced and engaged board as we take Mayhew into the next chapter of its long and important history. I’m hugely ambitious for Mayhew.
“I very much look forward to working closely with staff and volunteers, and alongside our supporters and many colleagues across the animal welfare sector to continue to develop a strong and collaborative voice and to improve the lives of cats and dogs who need us.”
Switchback welcomes chief
Resettlement charity for homeless people, Switchback, has appointed Sian Wiliams as its new chief executive. She takes over from Alice Dawnay, who founded the charity and has been leading it for 15 years.
Williams will be joining Switchback in October from community organisation Toynbee Hall, where she has worked as director of policy and innovation for four years. She has been at Toynbee Hall for 16 years overall, and worked in senior leadership roles. She is also the chair of Positive Money, a campaign organisation that encourages economic empowerment.
Outgoing chief executive Dawnay said: “I am so pleased that Sian will be leading Switchback into its next chapter. With a fresh perspective and lots of rich experience to draw on, she has the curiosity, optimism and sense of adventure needed take the organisation to new places. Critically, she’s absolutely committed to keeping trainees at the heart of everything.”
Cancer support charity appoints chief executive
Look Good Feel Better has appointed Mark Flannery as its new chief executive. He succeeds Sarahjane Robertson, who left last year after 20 years with the charity.
He joins from St. Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds where he was executive director of income generation.
Geoff Percy, chairman of the board, said: “Following a thorough recruitment process, when we met a number of high calibre candidates, we are absolutely delighted to have secured Mark's services and are looking forward to an exciting future for the charity.’’
Lifeworks names new chief
Lifeworks, a learning disability charity, has appointed Laura Fraser-Crewes as its new chief executive. She succeeds Brian Harty.
Fraser-Crewes joins from Sunflower Women’s Centre, where she was strategic lead for over four years. She hs spent the majority of her career working with socially excluded children and adults.
On her appointment, she said: “I am excited to join Lifeworks and to achieve great things with vulnerable children and adults in Devon. I am keen to support the great work that is being accomplished and use my skills to expand Lifeworks’ offering across the region.’’
New CEO for Walsingham Support
Walsingham Support, a local charity that supports people with autism and other complex needs, has appointed Holly Spiers as its new chief executive. She succeeds Paul Snell, who will be retiring after 17 years in post.
Spiers has over 20 years experience in the charity sector. She is currently a trustee for Bally’s foundation, and has worked at the national charities British Red Cross and Sue Ryder.
On her appointment, Holly said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Walsingham Support. I am passionate about ensuring support is personalised and enables people to live their very best lives.’’
Road Safety charity welcomes CEO
Antony Kildare has been appointed the chief executive of IAM RoadSmart after having been in the role for six months on an interim basis.
Kildare is also chair of POhWER and has experience as a chief executive at Magic Breakfast, Brighter Futures for Children, Impetus and more.
On his appointment, he said: “I am looking forward to building on our strong heritage in improving the skills of drivers and riders, as well as engaging with partners, industry and sector experts across the four nations to ensure future vehicles and roads have the safety of all road users at their heart.”
New chair for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF)
Claire Leigh, the director of global policy, advocacy and research at Save the Children UK has become chair of trustees for MRF. She takes over from Brian Scott, who has led the board at MRF for ten years.
Leigh has been in her role at Save the Children UK for over six years and leads a team of over 40 policy, advocacy and research experts. Previously, she worked as a governance advisor in Rwanda and Liberia and has worked in the UK government as well.
She said: “I am delighted to join the board of the Meningitis Research Foundation as chair. Too many parents are forced to watch helplessly as their child suffers from this preventable and cruel disease, often with tragic results.
“MRF is a fantastic organisation with a clear plan for defeating meningitis both in the UK and around the world, and has a brilliant team of dedicated and talented staff to deliver their strategy. It’s an exciting time to be coming on board. I look forward to getting to know the charity and its trustees better and to seeing what we can achieve together."
Changing Faces appoints director of fundraising and communications
The charity for people with visible differences, Changing Faces, has appointed Pushpinder Gill as its new director of fundraising and comms. She takes over from Catherine Deakin, who was with the charity for four years.
Pushpinder brings over 20 years of senior leadership and fundraising experience to the organisation, which is gearing up to deliver its new five-year strategy. She joins from Alzheimer’s Society where she works on fundraising.
Changing Faces chief executive Heather Blake said: “Pushpinder is joining Changing Faces at a pivotal time, as we focus on delivering our new strategic goals; that by 2027 everyone across the UK with a visible difference or disfigurement will be able to access the support they need, and there will be greater understanding and acceptance, reducing the prejudice and discrimination that too many people with a visible difference or disfigurement still face today.”
New trustee for Yorkshire charity
Turning Lives Around, a Yorkshire charity working to prevent homelessness, has welcomed university lecturer Shahab Adris to its board.
Adris is a part-time lecturer in the school of health at Leeds Beckett University. In particular, he is experienced in human rights, particularly Islamophobia.
He said: “Tackling societal issues and being part of a dedicated team to help those most in need is a great privilege. TLA has an impressive track record and the more I learnt about their work, the more motivated I felt to contribute to the growth, development and impact of this organisation in helping alleviate the distresses of the modern world such as homelessness, lack of community and isolation being faced by men, women and young people.”
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