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Woman’s Trust welcomes Niki Scordi as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees

Woman’s Trust, the mental health charity for survivors of domestic abuse has appointed Niki Scordi, as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Niki Scordi succeeds the current chair Sally Field who completes her term of office after nearly 10 years.

Niki has worked with charities for over 20 years, both in the Violence Against Women and Girls’ (VAWG) and the mental health sectors, on the front line and at board level. Most recently, as the Chief Executive at Advance, Niki led it to become one of the largest national women’s charities. Niki has championed partnership working and intersectional approaches to tackle systemic inequalities and influence system changes for social impact.

With a background in strategic leadership, business development and systems change, and over 20 years in the private sectors, and with a decade leading women’s charities, Niki’s expertise will be invaluable to Woman’s Trust, to ensure it delivers its strategy and mission to provide mental health support to women.

Welcoming her appointment, Heidi Riedel CEO of Woman’s Trust, says:

“We are delighted to welcome Niki to become the new Chair of Woman’s Trust. Her diverse skills and experience in both the private and voluntary sectors put her in a unique position to help lead Woman’s Trust towards delivering its strategy and mission.

“Niki has a great knowledge and understanding of the importance of our services and how domestic abuse impacts survivors’ mental health. The insights and strategic leadership she can bring to Woman’s Trust will be invaluable.”

Niki Scordi, in taking up the new Chair role, says:

“I am delighted to be joining Woman’s Trust, its experienced board and senior leadership team. The last three years, following the pandemic and cost of living crisis, have impacted women disproportionately, with more women than ever coming forward to report domestic abuse and worsening mental health.

“Specialist services like Woman’s Trust are needed now more than ever, yet they are stretched beyond capacity as they step forward to ensure no woman is left behind. I am passionate about ensuring that Woman’s Trust continues to provide innovative and life-changing mental health support to women.”

Extending her thanks to the outgoing Chair of Trustees, Sally Field, Heidi Riedel, CEO, added:

“Sally has done some incredible work at Woman’s Trust. She has supported the team and I through immense challenges including a global pandemic, which was particularly challenging for women living with domestic abuse.

“Sally’s years of experience as head of Family Justice at the Ministry of Justice and her passion for tackling domestic abuse and its consequences created many opportunities for Woman’s Trust to thrive. During her time, the organisation has doubled in size and diversified its offer. Sally played a key part in securing and supporting the membership of the London VAWG consortium.”

Sally Field, the outgoing Chair, says:

“Woman’s Trust is an incredible charity. In my 10 years as Chair, I have been proud to be part of its expansion to become the leading charity in London for specialist mental health services for women survivors of domestic abuse.

“Now is the time for me to retire and handover the reins. I am delighted that we have appointed Niki Scordi as my successor.  Niki brings a fantastic set of skills and understanding of the sector. I look forward to seeing Woman’s Trust continue to go from strength to strength.”

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