Volunteering Matters recruits CEO
Volunteering Matters has appointed its new chief executive, Amanda Naylor, who will be taking on the role at the start of 2024. She succeeds Paul Reddish, who has been in the role for over four years.
Naylor joins from Manchester Youth Zone where she was CEO for over two years. Before that, she held senior roles at Barnardo’s and Victim Support.
On her appointment, Naylor said: “I am thrilled to be joining Volunteering Matters, a charity with a long history, making a difference in so many local communities across the UK.
“It’s clear the vital work being completed by Volunteering Matters is needed more than ever during what are challenging times for many of our communities, providing a connection, voice, levelling up of opportunity and purpose for many.”
New CEO for children’s heart charity
Little Hearts Matter, the charity for children with half a functioning heart, has announced Lisa Davies as its new CEO.
She takes over from Suzie Hutchinson, who has become the charity's head of services after 20 years at the helm.
Davies was previously director of Leicester Hospitals Charity for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Warren Manger, chair of Little Heart Matter, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Davies as CEO and to retain Suzie Hutchinson’s invaluable expertise and passion for supporting our members as head of services.
“We have ambitious plans for Little Hearts Matter as we celebrate our 30th anniversary as a charity. We know that both Lisa and Suzie will drive our commitment to securing the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all those affected by single ventricle heart conditions.”
Money Charity appoints chair
The Money Charity has appointed the CEO of ClearScore, Justin Basini, as its new chair. He takes on the role after being a trustee of the charity for nearly two years.
Basini established ClearScore in 2015, a financial business that helps people find their credit report and score for free.
Michelle Highman, CEO of The Money Charity said: “Both personally and as an organisation, we look forward to continuing our productive and effective working relationship with him, as well as with ClearScore more widely, as we continue our mission to see the UK increase its Financial Wellbeing.”
New chair for Education and Training Foundation
Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has announced that Frank McLoughlin has been appointed as chair of the education charity. He will succeed Peter Latchford, who will step down in December.
McLoughlin has experience chairing the Commission on Adult Vocational Teaching and Learning and previously worked at ETF as associate director of leadership. His new role will see him providing oversight and counsel to the board. It comes as ETF is due to announce its new strategy.
Outgoing chair, Latchford, commented: “With the charity’s new strategic direction and its deepening commitment to working in partnership with our sector organisations and to be responsive to the needs of the sector, I am delighted to be handing over to Sir Frank as my successor, to lead the charity through the next stage of its evolutionary journey.”
NSPCC appoints head of media and campaigns
Safi O’Shea has been recruited as the charity's new head of media and campaigns. This follows the departure of Daniel Mazliah earlier this year.
O’Shea previously worked in the government's Department for Science and Technology on its media work and Online Safety Bill.
On her appointment, she said: “Having worked on the Online Safety Bill previously and with a young child of my own, it gives me huge pleasure to join the outstanding media and campaigns team at the NSPCC.
“I look forward to working side-by-side with the wider team to help to ensure that every young person is heard; that every adult plays their part in preventing child abuse; and that every child is safe online.”
At the same time, the charity has announced two additions to its trustee board.
Gaby Zein is a communications and education expert who volunteers at Childline. Previously, she was managing director at Freud Communications. Most recently, she was director and deputy chair of governors at independent school Notting Hill Prep.
Chanelle Wilson has also joined the board. She is the director of clinical services at Haven Hospices, Essex. She has worked as a domestic abuse specialist and senior child and family therapeutic practitioner before.
Peter Wanless, CEO at the NSPCC, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Gaby and Chanelle to join our board of trustees. It is important that our board members have a diverse range of expertise, so we are pleased that they can bring such a wealth of skills and knowledge with them.
“I look forward to working with them over the next three years to advance our strategic goals as a charity and to make significant and necessary changes to improve outcomes for children, now and in the future.”
New assistant chief guide for Girlguiding
Girlguiding has announced Mhairi Mackay has been appointed to the newly created role of assistant chief guide. She will work alongside chief guide Tracy Foster and deputy chief guide Sally Kettle.
Mackay first became involved in Girlguiding at the age of seven as a Brownie. She currently runs a Girlguiding unit in Midlothian and has been for the past five years.
Professionally, she works as a senior project manager at the NHS.
Chief guide Foster said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Mhairi into her new role as assistant chief guide. Mhairi’s appointment comes at a transformative time for guiding, and we’re positive that her wealth of experience, alongside her passion and commitment, will see her succeed in the role and ensure Girlguiding continues to offer adventure, laughter and joy for girls, both now in the future.”
Wellcome hires two board members
Wellcome, the richest charity in England and Wales, has appointed two new members to its board.
Stephen Lovegrove was most recently a national security adviser and advised on the UK’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has held positions as a trustee of Charities Aid Foundation and was formerly permanent secretary at the Ministry of Defence. He is now a board member of Wellcome and will become its chair of the audit and risk committee in January.
Diana Noble is currently deputy chair of the court of director at the Bank of England. She has joined the board as a trustee this month and will become chair of the remuneration committee in January. She has formerly chaired the Children’s Society and the Bank of England’s review into ethnic diversity and inclusion.
Muscular Dystrophy UK recruits trustees
Medical charity Muscular Dystrophy UK has made three new appointments to its trustee board.
- John Sharkey was joint managing director of Saatchi and Saatchi UK and was strategic communications advisor to Nick Clegg in 2007. He was chair of the Liberal Democrat’s general election campaign in 2010 and is a former chair of the Hansard Society.
- James Lee is head of the bridge programme at City Bridge Trust and a former chair of the grants committee at BBC Children in Need. He was diagnosed with SMA type 3 as a child, and said MDUK had “been a source of support to me and my family throughout my whole life” so he is grateful to “return that support as a trustee”.
- Gerry McMenemy became involved with MDUK after his son was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He and his wife launched the family fund ‘Muscle in with Somhairle’ and McMenemy became a member of the MDUK Scottish Council.
LGBT Foundation appoints trustees and deputy chair
During trustees week, LGBT Foundation appointed Oscar Sharples and Selina Khunkhuna to its board.
Sharples is a young trans person studying sociology and social anthropology at the University of Cambridge.
On their appointment, Sharples said: “As a young trans person, taking on this role gives me the opportunity to give back to the community that I owe so much to.
“The ongoing work at LGBT Foundation is incredibly exciting. Spanning sexual health guidance, trans advocacy services, domestic abuse support and so much more, the charity provides a range of support that truly reflects the diverse needs of our community.”
Khunkhuna is an NHS manager and qualified adult cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. She has experience in operational management, strategy and project management.
Meanwhile, Jason Kalugarama has been appointed deputy chair of the board. He has worked at NHS England for almost three years in senior roles and previously led on its inclusion and EDI. He has been a trustee of the LGBT Foundation since 2021.
