Kathy Mohan, the chief executive of homelessness charity Housing Justice, has announced she is to retire.

She is to leave the charity in April 2024 after seven years leading the Christian charity.

Prior to joining Housing Justice she was regional head at St Mungo’s and spent four years as director of housing at North London YMCA.

She was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to vulnerable people during the Covid pandemic.

“It has been a privilege to serve Housing Justice and I am grateful to everyone who has helped us to grow our work supporting churches to address local housing need,” she said.

“We have built excellent relationships with supporters and stakeholders (including our funders) across the homelessness sector.

“Our team in Wales has grown from one part-time member of staff to 15; and we have had great success in attracting funding into the winter night shelter network to help shelters move from communal to single-room accommodation where possible. I am proud of all that the team has achieved.”

Housing Justice chair Rob Wickham added: “As a team player, her work has shaped and developed our charity into a robust and prophetic force for good. Kathy has brought both financial stability and sustainability to Housing Justice while growing a committed and talented staff team.

“Kathy’s enthusiasm and joy speaks of her love and passion for this work. Her eye for detail and opportunity speaks of her determination, not for her benefit, but the flourishing of some of the most marginalised people in England and Wales.”

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