The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is scaling up to support more of Yorkshire’s disadvantaged children, thanks to several significant new appointments.
New Trustees Join the Board
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Barraclough, Managing Director of Skipton Properties, to our board of trustees. Sarah, 42, took on the role of Managing Director at Skipton Properties in 2019 and has been involved in the family-run business for over two decades. The firm became patrons of The Principle Trust in 2022, witnessing firsthand the impact of our work. Sarah’s extensive experience and dedication make her a valuable addition to our team.
“Having seen the important work of The Principle Trust at first hand for the last two years, I’m delighted to be joining the board of trustees and am excited by the prospect of supporting the charity as it expands to meet the needs of some of the county’s most disadvantaged families,” Sarah shared.
Expanding Leadership
At the same time, Skipton businessman Andrew Davies is stepping into a new leadership role within the charity. Andrew, who has been a trustee since 2018, will now lead The Principle Trust as it responds to the increasing challenges faced by the region’s disadvantaged families, exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.
Andrew, 42, recently stepped down from his position as Managing Director of Principle Healthcare to support his father, Mike Davies, MBE, the charity’s chairman and founder. Andrew’s commitment and leadership will be instrumental as we work to extend our reach and impact.
“I’m looking forward to leading The Trust as it continues to extend support to Yorkshire families,” Andrew stated. “Our focus will be on reaching more families across the region through new and existing referring partners, acquiring more respite lodges, and engaging more corporate patrons who want to make a difference to children experiencing long-term, life-threatening or limiting illnesses, disabilities, mental health issues, or social deprivation.”
A Legacy of Support
Inspired by his own traumatic childhood, Mike Davies established The Principle Trust in 2011. Over the past decade, the Skipton-based charity has raised over £1.7 million, purchased six holiday homes, and provided respite breaks for over 5,000 children across Yorkshire. In 2017, Mike was awarded an MBE for his services to business and disadvantaged children.
Commenting on the new appointments, Mike said, “Over the past 13 years, we have helped thousands of disadvantaged, disabled, and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories. Sarah and Andrew both bring considerable experience to our board, and I look forward to working with them as we continue to extend services to families across the Yorkshire region.”
The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is embarking on a new era of growth and support, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our new trustees and team members. We remain committed to providing respite breaks and creating happy memories for Yorkshire’s disadvantaged children, helping them escape their everyday challenges and look forward to a brighter future.
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