News & Events

Dear Supporters

I wanted to share a personal update with you directly.

At the end of April, I will be stepping down as CEO at Roberts Centre.  This has been an incredibly hard decision, as my heart is very much here, but my husband and I have decided to move back to the north of England so we can be closer to family at a time when they need us. I will be taking on a new CEO role with Salford Foundation, which allows me to continue doing work I care deeply about while being closer to home.

I want to reassure you that this change does not alter the organisation’s purpose or commitment. The Board is putting careful plans in place to ensure continuity and strong governance, including appointing an Interim CEO from within the organisation while they take time to recruit the right person for the next chapter.

I am so proud of what we have achieved together, over the past two years as CEO and across my eleven years with this organisation. Your support makes an extraordinary difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and families every single day, and I hope you will continue to stand alongside this wonderful organisation as it moves forward.

Thank you for your trust, kindness and belief in our work. It has truly been a privilege.

With heartfelt thanks,

Mel