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Community Foundation North East has appointed Peter Maloney, Chief Executive of South Tyneside charity Hospitality and Hope, to its Board of Trustees, bringing experience from both the voluntary and business sectors to support the Foundation’s work across the region.
Peter’s appointment was announced at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting last week, following an open nominations and selection process to recruit a new voluntary sector trustee.
As Chief Executive of Hospitality and Hope, Peter leads an organisation working to tackle food insecurity and homelessness, while improving community connections and wellbeing across South Tyneside.
He is also a board member of the South Tyneside Voluntary Sector Coalition and brings experience from a previous career in business, including senior roles at Vodafone and EE.
His appointment follows the departure of Stella Simbo, who made a valuable contribution to the Board over several years. Peter brings frontline experience of addressing poverty and disadvantage, alongside an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing charities and community organisations.
Peter Maloney, Chief Executive of Hospitality and Hope, said:
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of Trustees at Community Foundation North East, an organisation that plays a vital role in connecting philanthropy with local need, supporting charities and helping communities across our region to thrive.
As Chief Executive Officer at Hospitality & Hope, operating within the Borough of South Tyneside, I see first hand the challenges households face when experiencing poverty and disadvantage, coupled with an understanding of the opportunities and pressures facing the voluntary sector.
I look forward to contributing this insight and experience, working alongside fellow Trustees to strengthen the Foundations impact, helping create positive lasting change across the North East.”
Peter joins the Board as Community Foundation North East continues its mission to build a thriving, generous and inclusive North East today and for generations to come.