Your weekly roundup of appointments happening across the charity sector.
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Transport for All

Paralympian Jen Browning has been appointed by Transport for All to be its next chief executive.

She joins the disability charity in October from UK Sport, where she supports Olympic and Paralympic governing bodies.

Browning began supporting disability activism as a wheelchair user in California and in 2004 she represented the USA in wheelchair basketball, winning gold in Athens 2004.

Her other senior charity roles have included being CEO of Canoe Wales.

“Transport for All has played an extraordinary role in the disability rights movement, challenging injustice, amplifying disabled people’s voices and driving change in transport for decades,” said Browning.

“It is a huge privilege to be joining the organisation as its next CEO.”

Charity Retail Association

The Charity Retail Association (CRA) has appointed a senior executive at Oxfam to be its new chief executive.

Lorna Fallon, who has been Oxfam’s interim chief supporter officer since earlier this year and director of its retail and trading division since 2021, will take up her new role at the CRA in November.

She replaces Robin Osterley, who is retiring after 11 years leading the body that represents the charity retail sector.

CRA notes that while at Oxfam she oversaw a £363m income retail operation, that includes more than 500 shops.

Fallon, who has also held senior retail roles at Barnardo’s and Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, saod: “Long before second-hand shopping became mainstream, charity retailers were leading the way in sustainability.

“Our sector has been at the forefront of reuse, circular shopping, and environmental responsibility for decades.

“Having spent my career championing these values, I am incredibly proud to be joining the organisation that represents and supports the very people driving this impact every day.’

Surrey Community Action

Stephen Loizou has been appointed as chief executive of charity infrastructure organisation Surrey Community Action, taking over from interim CEO Tom Gill.

He has more 25 years’ experience working in Surrey and London’s charity and social enterprise sector.

“I am very excited to join the team at Surrey Community Action, and work alongside the great range of charities Surrey has,” said Loizou.

“I have worked with six infrastructure organisations in the past, and have a strong understanding of how an infrastructure organisation can and should support its partners.

“This role is a natural progression for me after being CEO of a service delivery charity for many years, and I cannot wait to get started.”

Severn Arts

Gloucester City Council’s head of culture and leisure services Louisa Davis has joined Severn Arts as chief executive.

She is a former senior producers of the Birmingham 2022 Festival and a senior producer and held programming position s at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Midlands Arts Centre.

Severn Arts works to improve access to music and arts opportunities for young people and local communities across Worcestershire.

Davies, who is also a folk musician and a trustee for Sound Roots and The Bone Ensemble, said: “As a child, I benefited from access to collective music-making through my local music service, so leading the region’s Music Hub feels like a meaningful return to my roots.

“I am very much looking forward to working with the staff and trustees, and to connecting with partners, participants and audiences across the region.”

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