Get to know Claire
Claire is an experienced charity leader with a background in youth and community work. With 17 years of experience working for small and medium-sized charities, Claire understands the challenges small voluntary sector organisations face, as well as the strengths they bring. She was previously Interim Deputy CEO at UEA Students' Union and served as Head of Services for six years at a national young women's charity, where she supported volunteer branches and community projects across England and Wales.
Additionally, Claire has worked in statutory services both at Norfolk County Council and in London in community partnerships, where she was responsible for voluntary sector capacity building and community cohesion. Claire is passionate about working with service users to design and shape their own services, using strengths-based models to empower and support individuals to make their own choices.