Monday movers – 12 October 2026

Your weekly roundup of appointments happening across the charity sector.
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MediCinema

Hospital cinema charity MediCinema has appointed a former volunteer to be its next chief executive.

Paul Giggal takes the role after joining the charity, which builds and operates cinemas in hospitals to screen films for patients for free, as a volunteer 16 years

He has been a staff member for the charity for the last decade and is stepping up from his role as chief operating officer.

“From being a volunteer, to COO, I have seen and experienced time and again the very real difference our service makes to so many patients and families,” said Giggal.

“I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in recent years and am honoured to be entrusted with leading the charity into its next phase of growth.”

Oxfam

Former senior advertising industry executive Stevie Spring has been named as the next chair of Oxfam’s board.

She is a former managing director of advertising agency Young & Rubicam and chief executive of outside advertising firm ClearChannel UK.

In addition, she has chaired the boards of Mind, the British Council and BBC Children in Need. She is currently chair of PRS for Music.

“I look forward to working with Oxfam's passionate colleagues, dedicated volunteers, local partners on the ground and my fellow Trustees to strengthen our impact and to create lasting change,” she said.

Oxfam’s chief executive Richard Hawkes added: “She is an outstanding leader whose experience, judgement and passion for social justice make her uniquely placed to chair Oxfam's Board.

“Throughout her career, she has combined strategic vision with a deep belief in the power of organisations to drive positive change.”

She takes up the role at the end of November and replaces co-chairs Nana Afadzinu and Annie Hudson.

The Leprosy Mission

Former Leprosy Mission International head of operations Pete Garratt has returned to the charity after a six-year absence to take its most senior role.

Since leaving the charity in 2020 he has been an executive director of programmes and people at Street Child and director of global programmes at Hope and Homes for Children.

He returns to The Leprosy Mission International this month as its international director (CEO).

“I feel the passion and commitment that everyone connected with this cause carries with them, and I am pleased to stand on the shoulders of so many giants of faith from our 150-year history of excellence and achievement,” said Garratt, who takes over from Brent Morgan.

Look Good Feel Better

Cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better has appointed its trustee Gill Smith, who is managing director of The Perfume Shop, as its chair.

Meanwhile Louise Wallace, head of corporate M&A at CMS Law Firm, has been appointed vice-chair.

They take up their new roles next month replacing outgoing chair Geoff Percy, with Mark Spillman stepping down as vice chair but remaining with the board.

“I have seen first-hand the incredible difference Look Good Feel Better can make to people living through cancer,” said Smith.

“At a time when so much can feel uncertain, the charity provides something incredibly important practical support, confidence, dignity and a sense of connection.”

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