NCVO chief among five board level appointments at Trussell Trust

NCVO chief executive Sarah Vibert and Social Mobility Commission director Sasha Morgan are among five high profile board level appointments made by food poverty charity Trussell Trust.

Vibert has been with the NCVO since 2020, originally as its director of public policy and volunteering before being promoted to chief executive last year.

Meanwhile, Morgan has led the Social Mobility Commission for the last four years and is a former government advisor, at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Cabinet Office, Department for Education and has also worked as the prime minister’s delivery unit.

Another new trustee is Lloyds Bank Foundation director of policy, communications, and research Duncan Shrubshole.

Also joining the board is accountant Tom Gibbs, who has held director roles at charities including Barnardo’s and the National Trust, and British Library advisory council member Suresh Ariaratnam, who is also chair of the primary care commissioning committee in Dorset and Somerset.

“We are delighted, following a robust recruitment process, to welcome five new trustees to our board who will play a vital role, along with our existing trustees, in governing our organisation as we strive towards our vision of ending the need for food banks across the UK,” said Trussell Trust chair Stephen Hicks.

“Our new trustees are highly skilled, committed and bring a wealth of complementary knowledge and experience to our board.”

All five new trustees have also been appointed as company directors at the charity.

Trussell Trust chief executive Emma Revie added: “Between April 2022 and March 2023, food banks in the Trussell Trust network distributed nearly three million emergency food parcels, placing significant pressure on the network.

“The need for our services has never been higher, but our determination to create positive change and to end the need for food banks has never been more resolute.

“The vision and guidance provided by our board will play a significant role in helping us achieve this goal and I, and all the staff team, are excited to welcome our new trustees and thank them and our longer serving board members.”