Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) has appointed Professor Julie Mennell DL as new Trustee and Chair Designate as part of board succession planning at the Charity.
The role of Chair at CYZ has been held by Chris Holmes since 2013, during which time the Charity has reached in excess of 11,500 young people aged between seven and 25.
As part of succession planning for the conclusion of his 10-year tenure, Chris and the Board of Trustee’s, alongside newly appointed Chief Executive Caroline Taylor-Beswick, are delighted to welcome Professor Julie Mennell DL to take forwards this pivotal role from April 2023.
“It has been a huge privilege to hold the role of Chair for Carlisle Youth Zone over the last 10 years, and I am so proud to have seen first-hand the enormous difference the work of the charity makes for young people in Carlisle,” said Chris.
“As we commence 2023, I know that work has never been more needed, with increasing numbers of young people coming to access the fun, support and opportunities our dedicated team provide.
Professor Julie Mennell DL is Vice Chancellor at the University of Cumbria. In April 2022 Julie was appointed as one of six new Deputy Lieutenants for the county of Cumbria and is Co-chair of Cumbria LEP’s People, Employment & Skills Strategy Group.
On why she was keen to volunteer and join the Board, Julie comments “I am delighted to be joining Carlisle Youth Zone as Chair of the board. I thank Chris for all he has done for CYZ, and the thousands of Carlisle’s young people that have come through its doors, during his ten-years as Chair.
“Our young people deserve our time, care and encouragement, not least in these difficult times for so many. Together with other youth organisations across Carlisle and Cumbria, CYZ provides this support and so much more, helping and encouraging our young people to grow their confidence and to realise their huge potential.
Julie is set to join the Board this month as Chair Designate, operating alongside Chris over a transition period.
Also joining as a new Trustee this month is Neil McIntyre, Managing Director at Kingmoor Park.
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