With immediate effect, Everychild Trust have appointed our current Director of Operations, Penny Machell as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  

Penny has been with the Trust from its inception and works with passion, dedication and unlimited energy for the children in our Trust.  She has demonstrated her skills over the past 12 months leading our schools and nurseries through the significant challenges thrown at us during the Covid-19 pandemic.  As Director of Operations, she has been invaluable in project managing and securing the future of  our new school, Hatchlands and directing the finance, HR, legal and operational aspects of our organisation. She also led the project to secure investments in order to buy and distribute a Chromebook or tablet for every pupil in our schools and is 100% focused on supporting our teams to provide a safe, inspiring and engaging environment for children to learn.

Appointing Penny as CEO recognises her significant achievements and gives our Trust a single point of leadership. She will work with our leaders to deliver our vision to constantly engage, equip and empower every child in our Trust.