After 14 years as Chief Executive of Woman’s Trust, Heidi Riedel will be stepping down in January 2026.
CEO of Woman’s Trust, Heidi Riedel, said: “I joined Woman’s Trust 21 years ago, with the mission to ensure we provide mental health support to every woman and child survivor of domestic abuse who needs it. I am privileged to work with a passionate and committed team of now over 40 colleagues, our dedicated Board and over 30 partner women’s organisations. Our pioneering specialist services, led by and for women, would not be possible without the trust and support of our funders and statutory partners.
“As we mark our 30th anniversary next year, our work is needed now more than ever. It is now time for a new leader to deliver our new Strategy, so that women and children can be safe and recover from the trauma of domestic abuse.”
Woman’s Trust chair, Niki Scordi, said: “Under Heidi’s leadership, Woman’s Trust has developed new innovative service models and initiatives, now supporting almost a thousand women and girls each year across London. She has worked tirelessly to amplify survivor voices and advocated for specialist therapeutic support to be made available to all survivors. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank Heidi for her passion, dedication and contribution.
“We will shortly begin a recruitment campaign for a new Chief Executive. Meanwhile, we welcome Yasmin Rehman, who has joined Woman’s Trust as interim CEO. This is an exciting time to join us and to build on the solid foundations we have in place with Heidi’s stewardship. We wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.”
