Charlie, Chair of the Dorset Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) is committed to strengthening collaboration between voluntary, community, and statutory partners to improve outcomes for Dorset’s communities. With a strong background in public health, physical activity, and strategic partnerships, Charlie brings extensive experience in fostering cross-sector engagement, advocating for the voluntary sector, and driving system-wide change.
In addition to their role at the VCSA, Charlie is the Deputy Chief Executive of Active Dorset CIC, where they build relationships with key stakeholders embedding a whole system approach to address inactivity in Dorset. Charlie is also trustee of a small mental health charity ‘The Brave and Determined Charity, who provide early intervention lifesaving counselling to those who need it. Leading on governance, she supported them to achieve charity status in 2023.
Passionate about amplifying the voice of the voluntary sector, Charlie is values driven and dedicated to the developing the assembly to ensure that local organisations are empowered and involved in shaping policies and services that benefit Dorset people.