HOPE Centre for Children, Families and the Community are delighted to welcome Sarah Eardley as their new Chief Executive Officer. Sarah has worked for nearly 15 years in the Third Sector and for the last six years has specialised in women’s services at Asha Women’s Centre in Worcester. Her early career in publishing was followed by a period abroad in Spain for several years. Upon her return to England she worked as a Pan European Project Manager on product and packaging launches for Nestle in Surrey and later as Supply Chain Manager at Kraft Foods in Cheltenham.
After starting a family, Sarah changed career and moved to the Voluntary Sector. This career has been the most rewarding for her and she is committed to services that benefit not only families and individuals but also communities, their infrastructure and future. For this reason she is absolutely thrilled to be working for HOPE, as she explains:
It’s been clear to me from the very beginning that HOPE is a unique offering in the local community. I’ve been impressed at the breadth of services and experience offered here as well as the passion and commitment from the staff and volunteers. I feel very privileged to work alongside such dedicated people, and I’m looking forward to building upon the work and ethos created by Sheenagh Davis and the Board of Trustees by ensuring the good work at HOPE continues.
Alongside her management and leadership skills, Sarah brings knowledge and experience of the Third Sector and has been involved with working with families and children, criminal justice teams and women’s services. We are very pleased to welcome her to HOPE and wish her every success.
Janet Pearce-Higgins
Chair of the Board of Trustees
HOPE Centre for Children, Families and the Community
