Richard said: “After three amazing years with the best charity in the country, I’ve made the tough decision to resign at the end of the financial year.

“This has been the toughest decision of my life, as I absolutely love this organisation to its core.”

Richard will be succeeded in his role by our current Director of Operations, Angie Kemp, who is taking over, in an interim capacity, for the next six months.

Angie said: “Richard is leaving the organisation in a fantastic position, probably the best it’s been for a long time.

“I hope to build on the foundations that Richard’s left, to ensure that we go from strength to strength.”

We’re sure you’ll join us in wishing Richard good luck in his new role, and Angie every success in hers.