Leadership team

Our leaders – including our chief executive and the directors of divisions that manage our direct practice, campaigning, communications, fundraising and operations – write about all issues that concern our work with young people.

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boy leaning against a fence
Children are the forgotten victims of this political battle
As welfare and benefit reforms dominate the political battleground it is vital that the children who are affected are remembered.
21 January 2013
Matthew Reed, Chief Executive
Protecting young people who run away from care
Safeguarding and protecting young people who run away has topped our agenda for more than 25 years, writes our Chief Executive
19 June 2012
Matthew Reed, Chief Executive
boy who has run away, standing on pavement as people rush by him
'If you want to run away to disappear from your life, then you're not going to be found'
Young people tell us why they run away and how we can help, Elaine Hindal writes
21 November 2011
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication
Bob Reitemeier
Universal credit could push disabled families into crisis
Our Chief Executive Bob Reitemeier explains why he's concerned about the effects changes to the benefit system will have on families with disabled children.
07 June 2011
Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive (former)
Teenage boy
Helping runaway children stay safe - the work of Safe in the City
Elaine Hindal talks about her recent visit to our Safe in the City programme in Manchester that supports young runaways.
11 April 2011, 1 comment
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication
A child
New research shows link between current economy and children's well-being
Elaine Hindal, Director of our Campaign for Childhood, explains why she's worried about the decline in the well-being of our poorest children.
16 March 2011
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication
Young girl
Are we wrapping our children in cotton wool?
Elaine Hindal, Director of our Campaign for Childhood, suggests children need more freedom and choice.
08 March 2011, 2 comments
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication

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