WellChild appoints new chief executive
WellChild, a national charity for seriously ill children, has appointed Matt James as its new chief executive. He takes over from Colin Dyer, who steps down in April after 14 years in the role.
James will lead the charity through the development of its new strategic plan. He has been acting as interim CEO since Dyer stepped down, and before that worked as the charity’s director of communications and engagement for almost seven years.
On his appointment, he said: “The world around us has changed dramatically and the needs of families caring for seriously ill children are greater than ever. I am looking forward to working with our trustees and our amazing team to lead WellChild into the next stage of our journey in giving families the very best chance to thrive.”
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum welcomes CEO and deputy chief
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) has appointed Emma Rowse as its new chief executive.
The move will see interim chief, Kate Perkin, become deputy chief executive as well as director of partnerships and innovation.
Rowse was selected as a chief executive by the board of trustees after a competitive recruitment process. She joins from Sea Change Cornwall, where she was director for over eight years. She was formerly a trustee for Cornwall VSF. Rowse is also chair of trustees at Volunteer Cornwall.
Joe McEvoy, chair at Cornwall VSF, said: “Emma brings enormous experience to the role of CEO, and will lead the organisation as we work with public sector organisations and the voluntary sector to continue the significant impact we collectively have on the lives of the people of Cornwall.”
Before beginning her work with Cornwall VSF, Perkin held roles in Outset Cornwall and several other local projects.
New chair of the Wallace Collection
Jessica Pulay has been appointed by the prime minister to a five-year term as a trustee at the Wallace Collection.
Consequently, The Wallace Collection trustees have elected Pulay the chair of the exempt charity. She succeeds Antonio Horta-Osorio, who had been in the role since 2015.
Pulay has 35 years’ experience in the financial sector and was previously co-head of policy and markets at the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) and is an executive member of its advisory board. She has worked at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.
This is an unpaid post.
Terrence Higgins Trust appoints medical director
Dr Kate Nambiar has been appointed the new medical director of the national charity the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). She succeeds Dr Michael Brady, who steps down after 15 years in post.
Nambiar has been working in the NHS since 1999 and has specialised in sexual health since 2003. In 2012, Nambiar founded Clinic-T, a sexual health and contraception clinic led by and designed for trans and non-binary people in Brighton in partnership with THT. The clinic addresses the gap in sexual health information for this community.
Nambiar was also involved in the development of THT’s trans-specific sexual health information, which involved celebrating trans, non-binary and gender diverse people.
Dr Kate Nambiar said: “It’s an honour to be appointed as Terrence Higgins Trust’s new Medical Director. I have long admired the charity’s work and look forward to using my experience in sexual health and gender identity to support Terrence Higgins Trust on its mission to end new cases of HIV by 2030 and improve the nation’s sexual health – and ensure progress is felt by all communities without exception.”
The Zoological Society of London announces director general
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has announced Matthew Gould as its new director general. He takes over from Dominic Jermey, who left the role after five years to become director general of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
He joins from NHS England where he was a national director for digital transformation. Previously, Gould was a visiting professor at the University of Leeds, the CEO of NHSX and director general of digital and media at the department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
He said: “ZSL is an extraordinary and wonderful organisation, with brilliant and expert staff, committed volunteers, and fabulous supporters. My predecessor, Dominic Jermey, and the senior team have done an outstanding job getting the organisation through the pandemic, and into strong shape for the future. My mission will be to give it a laser-like focus on saving species – through its zoos, its advocacy, its science and its conservation projects around the world.”
“There is no job I would rather have than this. It is a special responsibility to lead ZSL at any time, but as we head towards ZSL’s 200th anniversary, it is a particular privilege.”
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices welcomes director of care
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice has appointed Lisa Dennis as its new director of care.
Dennis is an expert in nursing and end-of-life care. She is a registered nurse and her most recent role was being a consultant nurse for end-of-life care at Kent Community Healthcare Foundation Trust. She was recently awarded the accolade of Queen’s Nurse for her commitment to high quality standards of practice.
She said: “I’m delighted to be joining the team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Having worked previously in the hospice sector, it has been a long-held desire to work in a dedicated children’s palliative care setting. I look forward to meeting everyone and supporting the team to reach out and support more families.”
The Autism Alliance appoints director
The Autism Alliance, which is a network of 17 autism charities across the UK, has appointed Adam Micklethwaite as its new director.
In the newly created role, Micklethwaite will lead the Autism Alliance to achieve its vision of a world in which autistic people can thrive and live their lives as part of their communities.
He joins from Good Things Foundation, where he has been for seven years in various senior leadership roles.
Jolanta Lasota, chair of the Autism Alliance, said: “We are thrilled to have Adam’s leadership at this exciting time for the Autism Alliance as we deliver a new strategy which aims to create a world where autistic people can thrive and have fulfilling lives as part of their communities.”
Demelza Hospice announces two appointments
Demelza Hospice in London has appointed two new directors.
Paul Truesdale becomes director of clinical services, while Hayley Clark becomes director of people, culture and resources. He takes over from Liz Bray, who has moved to the newly created role of director of quality improvement and clinical governance.
Truesdale has over 25 years’ experience in paediatric nursing. He joins from King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he acted s lead nurse for children and young people’s services.
He is also the chair of Pink Singers, an LGBTQ+ community choir and charity.
Clark has worked at Demelza for 15 years, initially in voluntary services, before being moved to human resources. She joins the newly created role of director of people, culture and resources from her role as acting director of people and services at Demelza.
NPC welcomes trustee
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), the charity think tank and consultancy, has appointed Emily Wheeler to its board of trustees.
Wheeler was named as one of Civil Society’s 25 under 35 fundraisers in 2018, and won the 2016 CASE Iain More Award for outstanding achievements of an emerging fundraiser. She is currently head of development at the charity Mental Health Research. Previously, she was the chair of Nightline.
On her appointment, Wheeler praised NPC’s open recruitment process, which she cited as “still rare (but needed) across much of the charity sector.”
Dan Corry, NPC’s chief executive, said: “We’re very excited to welcome Emily to our board. We think she will bring energy, a different perspective and hands on experience of fundraising. Emily is an award-winning fundraiser with over a decade’s experience in the charity and higher education funding sectors. She has a passion for inspiring collaboration across the third sector and for the power of volunteering.”
Borough Market appoints first woman of colour trustee
Michelle Lam has joined Borough Market’s board of trustees as the first woman of colour to serve.
Lam is a qualified finance professional at Peabody Housing and has over 15 years’ experience working in the social housing and education sectors. She will oversee the future direction of the market.
Her role came about through the Black on Board programme which encouraged people to address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity on arts boards.
Jane Swift, Interim CEO at Borough Market said: “It has been a huge pleasure working with Olmec and taking part in the Black on Board programme. Olmec is a fantastic organisation made by its team of authentic, inspiring and challenging people who are incredibly passionate about their work. We are really grateful to have been given the opportunity to take part in the programme and thrilled that it lead us to meet Michelle, who we are very excited to have joining the board.”
Paralympian joins Charity Commission board
Pippa Briton, who has competed twice for Great Britain's archery team, has been appointed the Welsh member of the Charity Commission.
She is currently the vice chair of Sport Wales and of Aneurin Bevan UHB and is on the board of the British Paralympic Association. Briton has held a number of voluntary roles with various charities, included g Disability Sport Wales.
Commission board members are remunerated £350 per day for approximately 24 days per year. If remunerated for 24 days a year, a board member will receive £8,400.
Redthread welcomes four trustees
Youth work charity Redthread has announced four new appointments to its board of trustees.
- Lawrence Bate is the director of strategy and impact at the British Heart Foundation.
- Natalie Carsey is chief of operations at the consideration constructors scheme, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise the quality of standards in the construction industry.
- Myles Bradshaw is managing director at JP Morgan Asset Management.
- Dr Emer Sutherland is the co-founder of the King’s Youth Violence Intervention Project that tackled youth violence by placing youth workers in A&E departments. He is also clinical director of emergency medicine at King’s College Hospital, so has experience of assisting adolescents who have been victims of violence.
Tracey Burley, Interim Chief Executive, Redthread said: “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of four new expert trustees, who bring valuable experience to the board and will help Redthread as we transition into a new phase. The wide variety of expertise and experience across various fields is going to enrich the board and help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of governance in order to help the organisation achieve its aims. I look forward to working with them.”
British Library appoints Scottish member
The British Library has appointed Baroness Stephanie Fraser for a term of four years as its Scotland Member.
Fraser is the chief executive of Cerebral Palsy Scotland. She is a former Conservative candidate and entered the House of Lords as a Tory life peer in 2021. She is a member of the adult social care committee.
She will receive £9,130 per year in remuneration for the role.
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