Announcement on leadership of The King’s Foundation
A Statement from the Board of Trustees
The King’s Foundation is delighted to announce that Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE is joining the charity’s Board of Trustees and will take up the position of Chair this coming Autumn.
The charity is also very pleased to confirm that Emily Cherrington LVO will become Chief Executive of The King’s Foundation with immediate effect. Emily is currently serving as the charity’s Acting CEO, having worked for The King’s Foundation since 2017.
All at The King’s Foundation send their congratulations to Sir Nicholas and Emily on their new roles.
“I am delighted to be joining The King’s Foundation and taking up the position of Chair of the Board of Trustees later this year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Michael Jary CBE for serving as Acting Chair of the Board in the meantime.
Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE
“The King’s Foundation’s mission to further His Majesty’s vision for a more sustainable future is more important than ever. It is hugely motivating to be playing a part in promoting the charity’s valuable work across sustainable skills education, access to nature and green spaces, and community regeneration.
“As I embark on this role I am grateful to have the support and knowledge of Emily Cherrington LVO. I am also looking forward to working closely with my fellow trustees and the Executive leadership team of the Foundation, led by Emily.”
“It is hugely exciting for me to take on the role of Chief Executive of The King’s Foundation.
Emily Cherrington LVO
“Over my time at the charity it has been a privilege to see the staff, students and projects flourish – to the point where we now positively impact 15,000 students a year, and welcome over half a million people to the green spaces across our sites.
“I am looking forward to leading the charity as it continues to grow and working closely with Sir Nicholas and the Board to continue our lifechanging work across the globe.”