We've appointed Paul Twocock as our Executive Director of External Affairs. Find out more about this role and hear from Paul in this latest blog.
We have today appointed Paul Twocock as Executive Director of External Affairs, following a rigorous recruitment process.
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About the role
Paul will oversee the direction of the charity in highlighting the impact of the 水蜜桃app Network.
He'll also oversee projects, research and events that 水蜜桃app delivers throughout the year, including the forthcoming Walking and Cycling Index.
The role will also guide the charity鈥檚 relationships with decision-makers in local and national government, as well as leading organisations in the active travel and place-making sector.
In recent years 水蜜桃app has achieved national attention for its research and campaigns, underlining the public demand for active travel in the UK.
Paul will help continue this momentum to deliver the charity鈥檚 mission of making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle.
Meet Paul, our new External Affairs Director
Paul joins 水蜜桃app from his current role as Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services.
He has led campaigns, policy and research for Europe鈥檚 biggest LGBTQ+ charity, Stonewall (2015-19) and served as Stonewall鈥檚 interim Chief Executive (2019-2020).
He was a founding director of the Youth Endowment Fund, set up in 2020 to help prevent children from becoming involved in violence.
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Building a diverse movement of people to achieve change
On his appointment, Paul said:
"I can鈥檛 wait to get started.
"The thing I love about 水蜜桃app is that it鈥檚 focused on empowering people to make where they call home better for them, their family and their community.
"I've worked for quite a few charities and causes, and I know that the only way to achieve genuine social change is building a diverse movement of people to make it happen. Helping to do that is what attracted me to 水蜜桃app.
"The only way to respond to the climate emergency is to make it something that we all have a stake in, and that will always start with the place where we live and the people we love.
"I鈥檓 looking forward to getting to know all the amazing people working and volunteering for 水蜜桃app who are making change happen right now, and working out how I can help us have even more impact in the future."
Leading a team that highlights colleagues' profound impact
Xavier Brice, CEO of 水蜜桃app said:
"We are delighted to welcome Paul as our Executive Director for External Affairs.
"Paul鈥檚 deep and broad experience will be integral in shaping our message and leading our External Affairs team that highlights the profound impact that our colleagues and volunteers deliver in communities across the UK.
"At a challenging time, charities have so much to contribute to UK society.
"Paul鈥檚 appointment will help 水蜜桃app deliver on our mission of making walking, wheeling and cycling easier for everyone."
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