Tony brings a wealth of experience in the charity sector, strategy, and good governance, which will help Lifelites to continue to develop the building blocks from which to improve the quality and reach of its services across children’s palliative care in the coming years.
Speaking of his appointment, Tony said:
“Lifelites is a unique, dynamic charity with an ambitious future. It is a privilege to be appointed Chair of Trustees at this pivotal time in the Charity’s history. In 2025, we will celebrate 25 years of bringing unforgettable moments of connection and joy for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Trustees, staff and our key partners, including the Masonic Charitable Foundation, to harness the power of assistive technology so that more children with life-limiting conditions can engage and interact with the people they love and enjoy the world they live in.”
On the appointment, Lifelites Trustee and former Director of Care and Deputy CEO of East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH), Tracy Rennie said:
“Tony is a highly skilled leader with extensive experience within the charity sector. His passion for Lifelites and making a difference to babies, children, young people and families shone through. We are looking forward to working closely with him over the coming years to cement Lifelites position as a high impact, trusted provider of services across children’s palliative care.”
Tony’s initial priorities include ongoing work to align with the Charity Governance Code, recruiting a new Treasurer, building relationships with the charity’s strategic partners and planning Lifelites celebration of its first 25 years.