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Meet the team

We bring together people with a range of advocacy and professional experiences. Explore the profiles of key members of our team, our Trustees, our Vice Presidents and our Patrons. 

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Our Trustees

POhWER has a Board of Trustees who make the strategic decisions on the activities, policies and priorities of the charity.

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Our Patrons

POhWER has five Patrons who take a real interest in the work we do.





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In memory of Arthur Bate and Owen Parry

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Our Vice Presidents

Our Vice Presidents are people who have supported POhWER for many, many years. Read about these very special supporters.

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Our Executive Team

POhWER’s Executive Team is responsible for the day to day strategic and operational leadership of the Charity and includes the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer, Director of Fundraising & Engagement and the People Director. The Chief Executive reports into the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Team reports into the Chief Executive.

 

Published: 30th March, 2016

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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