We are delighted to announce our first group of Founding Induction Panel Members!
The Panel will be responsible for assessing nominations for induction into the Charity Hall of Fame, with the first class of Inductees being announced in 2025.
The Members have been drawn from across the four nations of the UK and include a broad range of experience and skills of charities and the broader civil society.
They are:
Malcolm John, (Panel Chair) - Founder, Action for Trustee Racial Diversity (Greater London)
Colette Harrison, (Panel Vice Chair) - Sector Support, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear (North East)
Tracey Herald - sustainability consultant and former CSO at Virgin Media O2 (South East)
Anne-Marie Waugh - Founder/CEO RollaDome (Greater London)
Sheila Jane Malley - Vice Chair at ROSA, former Director of Grants at BBC Children in Need (Northern Ireland)
George Imafidon MBE - Founder/CEO, Motivez (Greater London)
Pat Samuel CBE - former senior civil servant and charity trustee (Greater London)
Dr Andy Williamson - Founder, Democratise (Scotland)
Caroline Diehl MBE - Founder of Social Founders Network; Founder & former CEO Media Trust; Founder & former Chair of Together TV (Greater London)
Kelly Harris - Head of Engagement, Brook (Wales)
Amber Shotton - charity & development consultant; Chair of Trustees for SIDCN - a Small Global Charities Network; former CEO of the FSI (West Midlands)
Julz Davis - Founder/Disruptor in Chief of Curiosity UnLtd (South West)
Claris D’cruz - Charity governance consultant & trainer (North East)
Tracey Bird - Information & Governance at SCVO (Scotland)
Anne-Marie Waugh, founder of the youth charity RollaDome said,
"Becoming a founding Panel Member for Charity Hall of Fame is huge honour. Charity Hall isn't just about celebration it's about setting the stage for the next wave of passionate community changemakers who will lead us into a brighter, kinder future. Here, we celebrate amazing people, share their remarkable tales, and inspire continuous waves of positive change."
Caroline Diehl, Founder of the Social Founders Network said,
"What a brilliant concept - a Charity Hall of Fame! Looking forward to encouraging many of our Social Founders network to consider putting themselves forward."
Responding to the appointments Induction Panel Chair Malcolm John said,
"Really excited to be working with an incredibly diverse, committed and knowledgeable group of Charity Hall of Fame Induction Panel Members. We look forward to others joining us from all parts of the UK to launch this momentous initiative"
Charity Hall's Founder Jamie Ward-Smith MBE said,
"We are so lucky to have such a skilled and passionate Panel who are donating their time and expertise for this exciting new venture, I'm really looking forward to working with them! We are about to launch to our second recruitment phase so if you are interested please apply!"
Charity Hall is about to launch the second phase of its recruitment for new Panel Members - if you live outside of Greater London we would love to hear from you - please click here to find out more and apply.