Greg retires as charity’s chair
A CHARITY has thanked its outgoing chairman for helping steer it through the past six years.
Greg Wilkinson is stepping down from his role with Berkshire Vision, a Reading-based group that provides practical support and activities for people with visual impairments and their families.
“I am very proud of what I achieved over the last six years and feel that I am leaving the organisation in very capable hands,” Mr Wilkinson said.
“Berkshire Vision is pretty unique in coming out of the whole covid episode as a better organisation.
“Our Sight Loss Support Service started just before the first lockdown and has grown through it; befriending has developed a whole momentum of its own; tech buddying has blossomed, and activities for members (both adults and children) are better than ever.”
His role will be taken over by Jane Veys, a registered optometrist.
Mr Wilkinson said: “With a wealth of experience in education she will take Berkshire Vision to the next level in providing services to our members.
“We also have two new trustees, Peter Orr and Andrew Jones who bring additional skills to the board.”
The charity’s CEO, Laura Mitchell, said that Mr Wilkinson has made a huge contribution to its work over the past six years, but revealed that it’s not a complete farewell for him.
“He’s not leaving us completely and will still be driving our minibuses, making sure everyone gets to take part in our activities programme,” she said.
“I look forward to welcoming Jane as our new Chair. She’s ideally positioned to work with us to take Berkshire Vision forward and I’m very much looking forward to working with her.”
A leaving lunch for Mr Wilkinson was held last month.