Shelter’s CEO steps down as role ‘needs a different set of strengths’

Shelter’s chief executive Sarah Elliott has announced she is stepping down from the role as “I have concluded that the role ahead needs a different set of strengths” and “it’s right to step aside now rather than later”.

She took up the role last autumn but said she reached the decision during the summer to no longer lead the homelessness charity.

“I’ve often said that organisations need different leaders for different times and I’m proud to have led Shelter through a transition year of important wins in the fight for home,” she said.

Her last day in the role will be 16 October.

She added: “My focus has been on laying the foundations for Shelter to remain in a strong position to lead the fight for home as we look towards our next strategy.

“With homelessness at the top of the political agenda and more collaboration across the sector than ever before, I leave with real confidence in the Shelter team and our partners.

“For me personally, I’m looking forward to what comes next. I’ll say more soon on some exciting plans I’ve been making.”



Prior to joining Shelter, Elliott had spent five years in senior roles at NCVO, including three years as its chief executive. She is also a former chief executive of The Neurological Alliance.



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