Your weekly roundup of appointments happening across the charity sector.
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Kidney Cancer UK

Anna Corbett has been appointed by Kidney Cancer UK as its next chief executive.

She joins the charity from governance and strategy consultancy Scandium Partners and has most recently served as CEO of south west of England community support charity Transformation CPR.

“I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside patients, supporters, healthcare professionals and partners to strengthen awareness, expand our reach and ensure that people affected by kidney cancer continue to receive the support they need,” said Corbett.

The charity’s chair Berkley Greenwood added: “Anna has many years of voluntary sector experience and has held a variety of leadership roles in organisations both large and small.

“In her contact with Kidney Cancer UK to date, Anna’s passion, organisational experience, and focused vision have been very obvious and all at the charity look forward to working with her.”

Sense

Disability charity Sense has announced the appointment of seven new trustees to bring the total number of its board to 13.

The new recruits include Young Women’s Trust chief executive Katherine Sacks-Jones, who is a former chief executive of anti-poverty charity Multibank and of care experienced children’s charity Become.

Another is Danielle Bridge, who is CEO of Black Minds Matter UK.

Also joining Sense’s board are Professor Allen Thurston, deputy head and registered social worker Christine Kane, housing and homelessness expert Leigh Fontaine, disability rights campaigner Martyn Sibley and finance leader and charity trustee Tania Hudson.

“Our new trustees bring a remarkable breadth of expertise, lived experience and commitment to inclusion, which will help strengthen our work and our impact,” said Sense chief executive James Watson-O’Neill.

Future Woodlands Scotland

Luke Strachan has joined conservation charity Future Woodlands Scotland as is new chief executive.

He joins from outdoor learning organisation Wild Things and succeeds Shireen Chambers, who retired earlier this year after four years leading the charity.

“I’ve long admired the work of Future Woodlands Scotland and the role it plays in restoring Scotland’s woodlands,” said Strachan.

“Woodlands underpin our wildlife and are equally important for people and communities. I’m looking forward to building on what’s already been achieved and extending our impact.”

Future Woodlands Scotland chair Dave McCall added: “We’re delighted to welcome Luke to Future Woodlands Scotland as our new chief executive.

“His experience in the conservation sector, alongside his energy and clear commitment to our mission, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our support for trees and woodlands across Scotland.

“The Board was particularly impressed by his understanding of the opportunities ahead and how the charity can continue to grow.”

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