Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has appointed Lindsay Cordery-Bruce as its next chief executive.

She is joining the charity membership body from Wales homelessness charity The Wallich, where she has held the same role for the last six years.

Cordery-Bruce takes over in May from Ruth Marks, who is retiring.

"Lindsay brings a wealth of experience as a charity CEO and leader,” said WCVA chair Neil Wooding.

“Her passion for the voluntary sector shines through and her leadership style aligns with our values to trust and empower our staff to support the sector.

“She is a fitting successor to Ruth Marks who has led WCVA for over nine years and been dedicated to the wider sector throughout her career.

“Lindsay joins the organisation at the start of our 90th anniversary year and at a time when the voluntary sector needs WCVA to champion our cause with partners across Wales and the UK more than ever before.”

Cordery-Bruce, who is a former board member at WCVA, added: “The voluntary sector faces so many challenges and opportunities ahead, which we’ll meet head on with innovation and passion.

“I have unwavering belief that the answers to the problems we face in Wales are already within our communities and can be harnessed through co-production and community involvement.

“This will be a big change for me and I have a lot to learn, but I feel confident we can continue to take WCVA from strength to strength with collaboration and partnership.”

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