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Harrogate Homeless Project welcomes new chair
Harrogate Homeless Project has appointed a new chair.
David Thomas will be succeeded by Lynne Atkin, who lives on Leeds Road in Harrogate and has a background in human resources and charitable work.
Most recently Lynne has been a trustee at the charity Action for Children and served a term as Vvce chair of the Women’s Business Council.
Mr Thomas has been chair of the charity for five years.
He said:
Leading an organisation that helps the most vulnerable in our community is a privilege and one that I am sad to leave behind. The team are focussed on providing all-round support to people who have reached the lowest point of their lives can have. The impact they have is considerable. We are fortunate that our area has this expertise available.
Ms Atkin said:
It’s tough for charities right now with rising demand and rising costs. I have been impressed with how Harrogate Homeless Project makes every pound donated count in their mission to change people’s lives. It’s great to be a part of the team particularly as we celebrate our 35th anniversary.
Harrogate Homeless Project began in 1991 in response to a rise in rough sleeping in the Pinewoods. From an eight-bed hostel in those early days, the charity has grown to provide 43 bedspaces across the town and a day centre that receives around 10,000 visits every year.
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