The Small Charities Advisory Panel (SCAP) has announced the appointment of five new members.

The panel, which is led by NCVO, exists to strengthen the voice of small charities in policy and decision-making.

The panel now consists exclusively of small charity representatives, with the inclusion of one local infrastructure body.

The newly appointed members are:

- Nasar Iqbal, founder and director, Black Country Innovate CIC
- Kate Little, deputy chief executive, CVS Cheshire East
- Jumoke Quadri, chief executive, Nurturing Foundations
- Kynton Swingle, community development manager, Fox Hollies Community Association
- Bill Yuksel, trustee, Mindera UK Foundation

These new members join a panel of small charity leaders, all dedicated to ensuring that small voluntary organisations are better resourced, valued, and connected.

By 2028, SCAP aims to see small charities better supported to deliver their vital work, understood by decision-makers, and meaningfully engaged in policy and funding discussions.

Co-chair of the panel and CEO of The Sleep Charity, Vicki Beevers said: “Small charities continue to face enormous pressures, with increasing demand on their services but fewer resources.

"Communities experiencing significant hardship rely on these organisations for essential support. We must ensure that these charities not only survive but thrive. The Small Charities Advisory Panel plays a crucial role in advocating for change, and I’m delighted to welcome new members who will help drive this work forward.”

To find out more about the Small Charities Advisory Panel and its work, visit: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/about-us/our-services/support-small-charities-voluntary-organisations/small-charities-advisory-panel/

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