Anti-Slavery International appoints CEO
Helen Moulinos has been announced as the new chief executive of Anti-Slavery International.
Moulinos was most recently the interim CEO at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, and at NAM Aidsmap.
She has previously led the independent human rights advocacy charity POhWER, and worked in the private sector earlier in her career.
Moulinos said: “I’m taking up this role with deep respect for the staff, survivors, activists, and advocates who have fought tirelessly for freedom – and with a commitment to amplifying their voices and accelerating progress for a fairer world.”
New CEO for SSAFA
Air marshal Steve Shell will join armed forces charity SSAFA as its new CEO on 2 April after 37 years of service with the Royal Air Force.
Shell will succeed Andrew Gregory, who stepped down at the end of February after more than eight years in the role.
“I look forward to building on my 37 years of service within the military family and to playing a key role in a prestigious organisation,” said Shell
“I stand ready to follow on the great work that Sir Andrew set up for us.”
WRAP boss leaves to become Green Party CEO
Environment action charity WRAP is recruiting a new chief executive after Harriet Lamb departed to become CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Lamb said: “It has been a great privilege to be the CEO of WRAP and the decision to leave was extremely difficult. However, the chance to be CEO of the Green Party fulfils a lifelong interest.
“WRAP is a special organisation. Its many expert and motivated people will ensure the organisation continues to grow its impact.”
United Response welcomes new CEO
National disability charity United Response has announced Kate Terroni as its new CEO.
Terroni has worked in health and social care for 23 years, including over five years at the Care Quality Commission regulator, where was most recently its chief executive.
She said: “From support worker to social worker, director of social services to regulator, I have committed to putting the voices of people who receive care at the heart of everything I do.
“I am delighted that I can use my experience from working across social care to lead an organisation that shares the same values and ambitions for the people we support.”
CEO of Social Interest Group to step down
Gill Arukpe has announced that she will be stepping down as CEO of health and social care charity Social Interest Group after 16 years in the role.
Under Arukpe’s leadership, the charity extended from three to five member organisations and increased its national reach across London and its sustainable funding.
Arukpe said: “After 16 incredible years as CEO of Penrose and the founder of Social Interest Group, I have made the decision to step down.
“It has been an honour to lead passionate and professional teams, forge strong partnerships, and work alongside commissioners and key decision-makers to drive systemic change in housing, health, and social care services.”
New CEO for Bield Housing and Care
Scottish housing and care provider, Bield Housing and Care, has announced the appointment of Debbie Collins as its new chief executive.
Collins stepped into the permanent position after a year as interim CEO, where she helped shape the next phase of the organisation’s development.
A CIMA-qualified accountant, Collins’ experience spans senior roles in both the public and private sectors – including six years working in social housing.
She originally joined Bield in 2023 as the organisation’s first chief operating officer, where she led across financial and organisational delivery.
RSPCA chair to step down
RSPCA chair Claire Horton has announced that she is stepping down from her role due to caring and work responsibilities.
After 15 months, the former chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home said that it was a difficult decision, but her current full time role as director of the War Graves Commission and family health challenges now made it “impossible” to give the role the attention she wanted.
Horton oversaw key strategic changes including the introduction of the charity’s first new brand in 50 years and a new partnership model for its network of more than 130 branches.
Recruitment for a new chair is underway.
Beat appoints chair and trustees
Eating disorder charity Beat has a new chair of trustees and appointed three new trustees to its board.
Chris Martin, former CEO of the Mix and YouthNet, will take over from current chair Mike Cooke after an eight-year term.
Beat has also appointed three new trustees: Angela Hind, Danielle Glennon and Malika Bouazzaoui.
Hind is the CEO of the Medical Research Foundation; Glennon is a clinical consultant psychological therapist and mental health nurse, and Bouazzaoui is a digital health strategy consultant.
Alcohol Change UK appoints chair
The board of trustees at national alcohol harm reduction charity Alcohol Change UK has elected Mick Urwin as its new chair, after the unexpected death of former chair, Isabelle Szmigin, in December 2024.
After more than two years serving on the board at Alcohol Change UK and taking a leading role in its various sub-committees, Urwin brings understanding and experience across policing, community projects and the charity sector.
Urwin is a retired police sergeant who specialised in alcohol harm reduction, creating policies and strategies to tackle underage drinking and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and violence in the night-time economy.
New head of fundraising development for Sight Scotland
Scotland’s largest visual impairment charity has announced the appointment of Karen Hodgins as its head of fundraising and audience development.
Hodgins brings 18 years of experience in managing fundraising teams across diverse charitable causes.
She joins Sight Scotland from the Scottish SPCA, where she served as head of public fundraising for nearly two years.
Prior to this, she spent two years at Children First as head of supporter experience.
Head of comms leaving Causeway
Edwin Buckley has announced that he will be leaving his role as head of communications at modern slavery charity Causeway to launch a PR agency.
Buckley, who held his role for two years, will be departing to focus on his purpose-driven PR agency, People of Prominence.
Buckley said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of the Causeway team, working with the incredibly dedicated staff, and helping to support and elevate the voices of the survivors of modern slavery which the charity supports.
“However, my desire to support more causes, reach more people, and tell more important stories, has now led to me launching People of Prominence – and I can’t wait to continue my professional journey with this new venture.”
New head of family services for Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK has announced that Sandra Awuah, formerly senior social worker at Enfield Children’s Service, is joining the charity as its first-ever head of family services.
Dravet Syndrome UK is a small, independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome, a complex form of epilepsy that occurs in around 1 in 15,000 births.
Awuah said: “I’m excited to join Dravet Syndrome UK at such a significant time for the charity. Having worked closely with vulnerable families throughout my career, I understand the challenges they face when navigating complex health and social care systems.”
Energy Saving Foundation appoints three trustees
Three new trustees, including two young leaders, have joined climate crisis charity Energy Saving Foundation.
Following an open recruitment process, Ella Thorne, Jasmine Newhouse and Zoe Bonnett were recruited to support the charity in its aim to support young people in taking action on climate change.
Thorne is a senior communications and corporate affairs adviser with experience in global sustainability, Newhouse is climate action adviser at Ashden Climate Solutions, while Bonnett is an environmental advocate and student currently studying at the University of Warwick.
16 new trustees for British Museum, Tate and V&A
Culture minister Chris Bryant has announced the appointment of 16 new trustees for the British Museum, the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The new cohort of trustees includes TV broadcaster and writer Claudia Winkleman.
Other appointees include British artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, author and historian Tom Holland, presenter and published author Vick Hope and founder of Lessons at 10 Akshata Murty.
Three new trustees for Cure Parkinson’s
Cure Parkinson’s has welcomed three new trustees to the board, which the charity hopes will bolster the board’s expertise across a range of areas that will and help it to continue to grow.
The charity’s new board members include Jane Hodges, a financial and legal professional with over 20 years’ experience, most recently at Goldman Sachs.
It has also appointed Mathew Llewellyn, a chartered accountant working with two decades experience in the IT industry; and Phoebe Stamford-Moroz, who is an expert in governance.
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