Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has introduced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Govt, will go away the charity on the finish of March 2024 following almost two years within the function.
In that point, Sherine has steered the charity by a interval of optimistic change, developed a robust, credible and collaborative voice for Mayhew throughout the animal welfare sector and re-engaged a variety of supporters and the group. Her management has been instrumental in guaranteeing Mayhew rose to satisfy hovering demand for its providers, each within the UK and abroad in Afghanistan and Georgia. In opposition to the backdrop of a difficult time for animal welfare charities throughout the UK, Sherine’s ambition and steering has supported Mayhew groups to construct again from the influence of the pandemic, reaching tens of 1000’s of canine, cats and pet house owners.
Sherine Wheeler
The Board of Mayhew has appointed Elvira Meucci-Lyons to be Mayhew’s new Chief Govt. Elvira joins Mayhew from Butterfly Conservation the place she is at present Director of Earnings, Advertising and marketing & Communications. Previous to that Elvira led fundraising and communications groups at CPRE the Countryside Charity, Refuge and Shelter. Elvira additionally has a background in animal welfare, having spent 11 years as a director at Canines Belief, broadening the attain and influence of 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 service to Mayhew and for her extraordinary management throughout a troublesome time within the sector. Within the prevailing financial circumstances, Mayhew, like many charities, has skilled a difficult monetary and operational scenario. I’m grateful for Sherine’s steadfast, heat and tenacious management. She has been formidable for Mayhew and labored very laborious to realize our present place. I, and the entire of Mayhew, want Sherine properly in her subsequent management function and sit up for her continued friendship and help of Mayhew’s extremely vital work as we head in direction of Mayhew’s 140th anniversary 12 months. I sit up for welcoming Elvira, along with her in depth background in fundraising, to Mayhew as our new CEO and to working along with her on the subsequent stage of Mayhew’s journey.”
Chief Govt for Mayhew, Sherine Wheeler mentioned: “I’ve liked main Mayhew and dealing with our gifted employees, unbelievable volunteers, and fantastic Board of Trustees. Every single day has offered a brand new alternative to make an enduring distinction within the lives of canine, cats and pet house owners who more and more depend on Mayhew and its distinctive vary of providers – an actual privilege. I’m so happy with all we’ve achieved collectively – Mayhew is a unprecedented charity, constructing a greater life for canine, cats and communities by the heat, creativity and dedication of our gifted groups. I’m grateful for the dedication and help of an unbelievable Senior Administration Group and I want Elvira, the Board and all within the wider Mayhew household each success.”
Elvira Meucci-Lyons mentioned: “I’ve at all times vastly admired Mayhew for the providers it runs and the way it works so carefully with communities to enhance life for canine, cats and those who want it most. I couldn’t be extra excited to have the chance to guide this organisation, and to work along with our dedicated employees, volunteers and the Board. The charity has formidable plans to match the all-time excessive demand for animal welfare providers, and I can’t wait to play my half in making this occur. I really feel completely honoured to have the ability to mix my expertise and expertise with my absolute ardour and dedication to animal welfare and social welfare.”
About Mayhew
Established in 1886, Mayhew is an animal welfare and veterinary charity working in London and abroad. We assist 1000’s of canine and cats in want by delivering a broad vary of animal welfare and veterinary care providers.
In 2022 alone, the staff at Mayhew:
• Carried out 6,831 veterinary interventions
• Administered 3,095 vaccinations in its London vet clinic
• Neutered 1,078 canine and cats in its London vet clinic
• Delivered 553 TheraPaws therapeutic canine engagements
• Cared for 13 canine and 9 cats by Pet Refuge
• Reunited 73 lacking or misplaced pets with their house owners
• Rehomed 34 canine and 325 cats
• Neutered 12,965 canine abroad
To seek out out extra about Mayhew’s work, go to www.themayhew.org