Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm has appointed Sharon Milner as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Leeds-born Sharon brings 18 years of experience in the charity sector to the new role, having spent the last two years as director of Bradford Hospitals Charity, and prior to that, 16 years as CEO for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
Sharon replaces Dave Norman MBE who has held the position of CEO of Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm for the last 10 years.
Under Sharon’s leadership, the charity aims to continue expanding its reach, ensuring that even more children can benefit from the support and care it provides.
Speaking about her appointment Sharon said: “I am enormously proud to be back in my home city taking up the position of CEO for Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm. The charity provides a vital service for youngsters in Leeds by offering adventure and learning in a safe and happy environment.
“The team here do an incredible job, helping to make a real difference to young people and I am looking forward to continuing this excellent work, further strengthening our brand, and highlighting the hugely important impact the charity’s work has on the lives of deprived children across the city.
“Currently around 20% of young people living in Leeds live in poverty and in some areas this figure is far higher, reaching 55%. My commitment is to continue to help as many of these children as possible to enjoy some fun and normality away from their difficult circumstances and help to play a positive part in their future development.”
Welcoming Sharon to her new position, Dave Norman MBE, said: “It’s been an honour to lead the Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm for the past 10 years and I am hugely proud of all we’ve achieved in that time.
“I am very pleased to welcome Sharon as the new CEO knowing that the charity’s work will continue to develop under her guidance, support and leadership. I know the team feel the same as I do, and that they will do all they can to support Sharon in the coming months as she acclimatises to life on the farm and at the charity.”
