Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has introduced that Sherine Wheeler, Leader Govt, will depart the charity on the finish of March 2024 following just about two years within the position.
In that point, Sherine has advised the charity thru a duration of sure trade, evolved a robust, credible and collaborative voice for Mayhew around the animal welfare sector and re-engaged a variety of supporters and the group. Her management has been instrumental in making sure Mayhew rose to fulfill hovering call for for its services and products, each in the United Kingdom and in another country in Afghanistan and Georgia. In opposition to the backdrop of a difficult time for animal welfare charities throughout the United Kingdom, Sherine’s ambition and steerage has supported Mayhew groups to construct again from the have an effect on of the pandemic, attaining tens of 1000’s of canines, cats and puppy house owners.
Sherine Wheeler
The Board of Mayhew has appointed Elvira Meucci-Lyons to be Mayhew’s new Leader Govt. Elvira joins Mayhew from Butterfly Conservation the place she is these days Director of Source of revenue, Advertising and marketing & Communications. Previous to that Elvira led fundraising and communications groups at CPRE the Nation-state Charity, Shelter and Refuge. Elvira additionally has a background in animal welfare, having spent 11 years as a director at Canine Consider, broadening the succeed in and have an effect on in their schooling and engagement campaigns.
Elvira Meucci-Lyons
Chair of Mayhew’s Board of Trustees, Julianne Hicks, mentioned: “I’m grateful to Sherine for her provider to Mayhew and for her unusual management right through a tricky time within the sector. Within the prevailing financial stipulations, Mayhew, like many charities, has skilled a difficult monetary and operational scenario. I’m thankful for Sherine’s steadfast, heat and tenacious management. She has been bold for Mayhew and labored very onerous to succeed in our present place. I, and the entire of Mayhew, want Sherine smartly in her subsequent management position and stay up for her persisted friendship and fortify of Mayhew’s extremely vital paintings as we head against Mayhew’s 140th anniversary 12 months. I stay up for welcoming Elvira, along with her intensive background in fundraising, to Mayhew as our new CEO and to operating along with her at the subsequent level of Mayhew’s adventure.”
Leader Govt for Mayhew, Sherine Wheeler mentioned: “I’ve liked main Mayhew and dealing with our proficient workforce, improbable volunteers, and lovely Board of Trustees. On a daily basis has introduced a brand new alternative to make an enduring distinction within the lives of canines, cats and puppy house owners who an increasing number of depend on Mayhew and its distinctive vary of services and products – an actual privilege. I’m so pleased with all we’ve completed in combination – Mayhew is an unusual charity, construction a greater lifestyles for canines, cats and communities in the course of the heat, creativity and determination of our proficient groups. I’m thankful for the dedication and fortify of an out of this world Senior Control Group and I want Elvira, the Board and all within the wider Mayhew circle of relatives each good fortune.”
Elvira Meucci-Lyons mentioned: “I’ve all the time vastly admired Mayhew for the services and products it runs and the way it works so carefully with communities to give a boost to lifestyles for canines, cats and those who want it maximum. I couldn’t be extra excited to be able to guide this organisation, and to paintings in conjunction with our dedicated workforce, volunteers and the Board. The charity has bold plans to compare the all time prime call for for animal welfare services and products, and I will be able to’t wait to play my phase in making this occur. I think utterly honoured as a way to mix my talents and enjoy with my absolute hobby and determination to animal welfare and social welfare.”
About Mayhew
Established in 1886, Mayhew is an animal welfare and veterinary charity operating in London and in another country. We lend a hand 1000’s of canines and cats in want by way of handing over a vast vary of animal welfare and veterinary care services and products.
In 2022 on my own, the staff at Mayhew:
• Performed 6,831 veterinary interventions
• Administered 3,095 vaccinations in its London vet medical institution
• Neutered 1,078 canines and cats in its London vet medical institution
• Delivered 553 TheraPaws healing canine engagements
• Cared for 13 canines and 9 cats thru Puppy Shelter
• Reunited 73 lacking or misplaced pets with their house owners
• Rehomed 34 canines and 325 cats
• Neutered 12,965 canines in another country
To determine extra about Mayhew’s paintings, talk over with www.themayhew.org