Following a recent recruitment process, we are delighted to welcome two new Independent Committee Members and a new Trustee to our Board. These three appointments reflect our commitment to strengthening expertise and building a high-performing Board to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.
We welcome Sarah Fulham, Dr Helen Curr and Damian Haley:
Sarah Fulham, Independent Committee Member: Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in the housing, homelessness, care and support sector, the last 13 years specialising in young people’s services. Although London-based she has strong Sussez roots, and first hand lived experience of homelessness and supported housing as a young person. Previously she was Head of Operations at Look Ahead leading on young people services & Ofsted, and currently is the director of Domestic Abuse services at Hestia.
Helen Curr, Independent Committee Member: Helen is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in a broad range of mental health services within the NHS and in partnership. Helen took on senior leadership roles in the social enterprise sector from 2015 and is currently CEO of Here, a healthcare social enterprise in Sussex. With a passion for social impact, Helen brings in-depth experience of developing organisational cultures and governance structures that enable person centred models of care.
Damian Haley, Trustee: Damian has worked for local and national social housing providers in a range of roles for over 25 years. Damian is currently Assistant Director – Development & Sales at Saxon Weald working across Sussex and he brings experience of affordable housing finance, management and developing new build schemes for homelessness and supported living. Damian is keen to support the positive difference that we can make to young people’s lives in providing opportunities to be who they want to be.
Emily Brock, CEO said “We are fortunate to have such strong representation on our Board and Committees. Sarah, Helen and Damian each bring their own expertise and a fresh perspective. I am confident that these recent appointments will make a difference to the lives of children and young people as we work together to prevent youth homelessness and support young people’s emotional and mental health.”
