ONE of Winchester’s oldest charities is preparing to welcome a new chief executive.
Tim Bissett will succeed Clive Cook as chief executive of St John’s Winchester in April.
Mr Bissett is the currently director of the St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, which supports people experiencing homelessness and frontline workers across the UK.
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St John’s said: “Tim will bring executive, management, leadership and fundraising experience to St John’s through positions at environmental charity Groundwork, and the Church Urban Fund, and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming him onboard.”
Mr Bissett said: “I am truly honoured and thrilled to join St John’s Winchester as the new Chief Executive Officer. I look forward to contributing my passion and dedication to this incredible organisation's vision of older people living well in Winchester.”
Originally founded in the 12th century, St John’s Winchester aims to support and help older people in Winchester live well. More information about the charity can be found on its website.
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