Your weekly updates about appointments in the charity sector.
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SOS NI

Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Micky Murray is to lead SOS NI, which offers welfare support, first aid, community safety and mental health support through a fleet of buses, mini-buses and the work of 200 volunteers.

Murray, who has been a Belfast City Councillor since 2022 and was the city’s Lord Mayor for a year from April 2024, takes up the role today.

“SOS NI has always held a special place in my heart,” said Murray, who is a former volunteer with the charity.

“I’ve seen firsthand the difference it makes to people in crisis and I’m honoured to now lead the organisation into its next phase.

“My focus will be on championing our volunteers, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring our services remain accessible, trusted, and responsive to the needs of our communities.”



Business and Human Rights Resource Centre

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has appointed a South Africa based executive to lead the NGO, which tracks the human rights impacts of companies.

Johannesburg based Michael Clements takes over the role from the outgoing UK based executive director Phil Bloomer, who has been in the post for the last 12 years.

The NGO says that Clements, who has been promoted from within BHRRC where she has been director or international programmes since 2022, will lead the organisation from South Africa.

Emmaus Mossley

North West Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has appointed trustee Keith Skerman as its next chair, taking over from Andrew Kiburn.

“I am excited to lead this successful organisation that supports people to progress in their lives after homelessness,” said Skerman, who has worked in adult social work and social services roles for almost 50 years and has been on a trustee with the charity since 2011.

As a resident of Tameside, I want to contribute to this valued local charity, building on what has been achieved to ensure that Emmaus Mossley thrives for many years to come.”

Rainy Day Trust

Home improvement workforce support charity Rainy Day Trust has appointed Anna Skeats as its next chief executive.

She joins from Worcester based charitable funder Mason Foundation where she has held the same role for the last six years.

Skeats replaces Bryan Clover, who retired this summer. She has also held senior roles at data support firm Carruthers and Jackson, Mytime Active and Sandwell Primary Care Trust.

“Anna’s sector expertise makes her perfectly positioned to understand the unique challenges facing people in our home improvement, DIY, trades, housewares, garden centres, and construction industries,” said the charity’s chair Richard Campbell-Drew.

“Those are the very people The Rainy Day Trust exists to support when they fall on hard times.

“As Anna steps into this role, we want to take a moment to thank our outgoing CEO Bryan, who has now officially stepped down to enjoy a well-earned retirement.”

Framework

East Midlands homelessness charity Framework has promoted its deputy chief executive to CEO.

Claire McGonigle takes on her new role from today after six years with the organisation, including stints as its corporate services and operations director.

She replaces Andrew Redfern, who is retiring after nearly three decades involvement in homelessness services in the region.

He remains at the charity until the end of the year to support McGonigle in her new role.

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