Bath charity Julian House has appointed David McAuley as their new Chief Executive, following a distinguished career working in the commercial and voluntary sectors.
Mr McAuley took up his new role at the charity at the beginning of July.
His notable roles have included being CEO for Trussell Trust, whose country-wide reach has achieved a significant reduction to UK hunger.
He also more recently headed up Stroud-based Open House, where he worked to enable young people and vulnerable individuals across Gloucestershire to discover their potential.
David said: “Supporting vulnerable people has never been more important and Julian House has played a vital role in championing their needs and ensuring that they get the right support.
“I am delighted to be joining the organisation to build on the quality work of the team and very much look forward to working with the trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure we do even more for people facing challenges within the South West.”
Joy Saunders, Chair of Trustees, added: “I am delighted that David is joining Julian House at this pivotal moment, where his experience and enthusiasm will be so important to the next phase of our growth and resilience.
“Our focus remains to provide vital support to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable members of society, through a suite of quality services across the region. Not just changing lives. Often saving lives.
“The Trustees are looking forward to working with David and together, taking this impactful organisation on to even greater things.”
Julian House provides a range of services to socially excluded people in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and other parts of the South West – particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse, and community rehabilitation.