New CEO appointed for Sussex Heritage Tru
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Robinson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Claire will officially take up the role on 28th July 2025, succeeding Helen Reeve, who steps down after eleven successful years leading the charity to take up a new role with The Outward Bound Trust.
Claire joins the Trust from the Chichester Community Development Trust, where she has spent six and a half years, most recently as Sustainability and Social Impact Director. In that role, she led on fundraising, strategic partnerships and communications, bringing a strong track record of community engagement and organisational development.
David Cowan, Chairman of the Trust said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Claire to the Trust. She brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community impact, and we are confident she will build on Helen’s remarkable legacy and lead the Trust into its next exciting chapter.”
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