New boss takes charge at charity foundation

LEEDS COMMUNITY Foundation has announced the appointment of Kate Hainsworth as its new chief executive.

Since 2004 Leeds Community Foundation (LCF) has raised more than £50m in donations and distributed more than £33m in grants to local community groups.

Mrs Hainsworth, inset, who is currently development director and deputy chief executive officer of LCF, has previously had senior roles at Opera North and Theatre Royal Wakefield.

She succeeds Sally-Anne Greenfield, who is stepping down as chief executve after 13 years to work in consultancy.

Mrs Hainsworth said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been appointed chief executive of LCF. Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work with Sally-Anne and a growing team of now 18 dedicated staff that support hundreds of charities across the city with millions of pounds in donations and guidance. I look forward to taking on this new challenge and working with the team and trustees to address the real needs faced by our city.” Sally-Anne Greenfield said: “It has been a privilege to have led such an amazing organisation and to see, at first hand, the incredible impact the 4,673 grants we have given out have had on the lives of so many people.

“I’m delighted to leave the foundation in such a strong position and to pass over the reins to Kate.”