Percy Hedley Foundation adds two trustees

Newcastle-based disability charity the Percy Hedley Foundation has appointed Brian Foreman and Fran Craik to its board of trustees to support long-term strategy and governance.

Brian brings nearly four decades of banking experience, including senior roles at Handelsbanken and Barclays, where he led investment in education infrastructure across the North. 

Fran, an experienced school leader, is chief standards officer at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, supporting 11,500 pupils across 30 schools in the region.

Janet Donnelly, chair of the board of trustees, said: “We are delighted to welcome our newest appointments, Brian Foreman and Fran Craik, to the board of trustees.

“Brian and Fran will ensure the Foundation continues to have the right level of expertise to engage in meaningful and informed discussions, strengthening our ability to respond to future emerging challenges and opportunities with enhanced confidence and clarity.

“Their diverse experience and shared commitment to our mission will be invaluable, ensuring we continue to provide high quality support to our service users, placing their needs at the heart of everything we do.”

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