Leon Ward

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Chief Executive Officer @ Money Ready
Cardiff, GB
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I am extremely privileged to be leading the financial education charity MyBnk as their CEO. MyBnk is an 71-strong and growing organisation that delivers financial education and capability programmes to young people all over the UK. Charity trustee and author of the Young Trustees Guide - published in 2015 in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation. Listed as the best Trustee on social media in 2016 and recognised as a 'Face of a vibrant economy' by Grant Thornton in 2016. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.Keen blogger and tweeter.

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Leon Ward Work Experience Details
  • Money Ready
    Chief Executive Officer
    Money Ready
    Cardiff, Gb
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  • Mybnk
    Chief Executive Officer
    Mybnk Mar 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
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  • Refuge
    Member - Safeguarding Committee
    Refuge Aug 2021 - Present
    London, Gb
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  • The Children'S Society
    Member - Organisational Development Committee
    The Children'S Society Apr 2021 - Present
    London, London, Gb
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  • Getting On Board
    Associate
    Getting On Board Jan 2019 - Present
    London, London, Gb
    Created the very first Festival of Trusteeship and the young trustees programme. Regularly train the ‘What is a Trustee and how do I become one’ session and the Charity Board Leadership Programme. Established the bursary fund to secure places for people of colour on the CBLP.
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  • The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce)
    Fellow
    The Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce) Jun 2016 - Present
    London, Gb
    Admitted as a Fellow for longstanding contributions to the charity sector.
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  • Young Trustees Movement
    Ambassador And Advisory Board Member
    Young Trustees Movement Aug 2012 - Sep 2023
    Supporting and advocating the work of this network for young trustees.http://youngcharitytrustees.org/
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  • Future First
    Programme Innovations Director
    Future First Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
    London, Gb
    Responsible for the programmes/delivery department and specifically:- Revitalising and refreshing our products to market- Generating income from school sales, trusts, foundations and employer partners (including new work in Wales and Scotland)- Managing our school delivery team and work in over 300 schools- Leading our growth and breaking into Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland- Bringing new funders and employers on board with an overall value of c. £750K- Our approach to impact measurement- Innovations across the business in our sales, communications and processes and within our programmes- The creation, design, development and launch of a new programme; Future First Infinity including the launch of a brand new interactive careers game for young people - Chairing a consortium of grantees to create Planet Possibility - a dynamic multi-partner programme to increase diversity in Physics - Leading the improvement of our systems and processes- Member of the Senior Leadership Team- Designated Safeguarding Lead
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  • Brook
    Deputy Chair
    Brook Jan 2017 - Nov 2021
    Liverpool, Gb
    Absolutely thrilled to have been appointed one of two Deputy Chairs of Brook - after serving as a trustee for two years. Proud, and nervous (!) to be Inheriting a rich 50 year history of being at the frontline of delivering sexual health and relationships services to young people with ambitions to continue delivering world class services across the UK.
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  • Brook
    Trustee
    Brook Nov 2014 - Nov 2021
    Liverpool, Gb
    Brook is the country's largest young people's sexual health charity. For 50 years, we have been providing sexual health services, support and advice to young people under the age of 25.www.brook.org.uk
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  • Speakers For Schools
    Head Of Wales
    Speakers For Schools Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
    London, England, Gb
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  • First Give
    Programme Manager - Wales And The West Of England/ Rheolwr Rhaglen - Cymru
    First Give May 2016 - Oct 2020
    London, London, Gb
    Expanded First Give into Wales and then the West of England growing our presence from 0 to over 40 schools and working with over 6000 students a year.
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  • Charityconnect
    Platform Champion - Http://Charityconnect.Co.Uk
    Charityconnect Sep 2016 - May 2020
    London, United Kingdom, Gb
    The new networking platform for charity professionals: http://charityconnect.co.uk
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  • Cabinet Office
    Co-Chair International Youth Taskfore For The Commonwealth Youth Forum
    Cabinet Office Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
    Westminster, London, Gb
    Co-Ordinating 20 people from across the Commonwealth to deliver the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Forum which precedes the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Commonwealth Youth Forum is an event for 300+ young people from across the Commonwealth and will play host to over 50 speakers which will include Prime Ministers, Presidents and Royalty.This work is coordinated by the Commonwealth Summit Unit - a cross Government Unit that brings expertise from within and outside of Government to deliver this work. Kicked off this role by launching the ‘Pathway to CHOGM’ with the Prime Minister, in New York.I also escorted the Prime Minister and co-facilitated a round table with young people from the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Prince Harry.To close the Commonwealth Youth Forum I joined the Prime Minister, one last time, at the Skygarden to 'hand over the baton' to 53 Heads of Government ahead of their closed meetings.
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  • Davidson & Partners
    Associate
    Davidson & Partners Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
    London, City Of London, Gb
    Our mission is to seek out, identify, encourage, promote, assist, grow and celebrate talent – actual or potential – wherever it is, and align that talent with business needs with a specialist focus and track record on delivering for the public and charity sectors.First as a Consultant, and then retained as an Associate.
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  • The Key Support Services Limited
    Associate Expert
    The Key Support Services Limited Jun 2014 - Jan 2019
    London, England, Gb
    Providing charity governance expertise to the education sector.
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  • The Big Give
    Expert Advice Columnist
    The Big Give Feb 2014 - Jan 2019
    London, London, Gb
    An online blog providing governance-focused advice responding to both case studies and 'real life' questions.https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/advice
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  • The British Youth Council
    Uk Young Ambassador To The Commonwealth
    The British Youth Council Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
    London, Gb
    UK representative to the Commonwealth Youth Council.
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  • Uprising Leadership
    Project Manager - Cardiff/ Rheolwr Prosiect - Caerdydd
    Uprising Leadership Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    London, England, Gb
    Managing the expansion of UpRising into Wales - its first venture outside of England. And, managing the delivery of our 6 month flagship 'Leadership Programme'.Role made redundant due to lack of continuation funding in April 2016 - I am retained to work for UpRising, freelance, delivering the NCS programme.
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  • Plan International
    Trustee
    Plan International Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
    Woking, Surrey, Gb
    Plan International is a field leader in Child Centred Community Development and Disaster Risk Reduction.Plan UK employs over 150 people and in 2010 it is estimated to have reached 27 million children and their families in 66,886 communities around the world.Plan is also a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).Delegate to the Federations global governing Assembly and supported the development of a global youth engagement strategy advocating for the diversification of National Office Boards and the Assembly (2011-current)Supported the organisations 'Digital needs review' (2011/2)Member of the Marketing and Communications sub-committee offering Board oversight to the re-brand and major marketing activities. (2012)Served on the nominations committee supporting the shortlisting, interviewing and appointing of a new CEO and new trustees. (2012)On the sub-committee to manage Interact Worldwide's merger into Plan UK (2012)On the nominations committee to recruit a new Chair (2014).www.plan-uk.org
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  • Plan International
    Speaker
    Plan International Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    Woking, Surrey, Gb
    In addition to my duties as a Trustee, I also deliver introductory presentations to corporates, schools and other community groups.In addition, I've represented Plan at a variety of national and international events, from government consultations on white papers to attending the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
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  • Plan International
    Youth Engagement Intern
    Plan International Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
    Woking, Surrey, Gb
    Supporting the Youth Engagement Officer in the Programme's Department to deliver the participation agenda of Plan UK.
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  • Plan International
    Youth Advisory Panel Member
    Plan International Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
    Woking, Surrey, Gb
    Acting as an advisor, activist and ambassador for all the great work that Plan UK has been doing. Role included meeting various NGO, Government, UN/EU representatives and promoting childrens rights, ensuring they are at the centre of everything Plan does as well as lobbying gobernment for an inclusive approach. Primarily involved with the previous Labour government working with DfID, DECC and front-bench ministers helping to shape national policy.
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  • Centre For Sustainable Philanthropy, University Of Plymouth
    Advisor
    Centre For Sustainable Philanthropy, University Of Plymouth Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
  • Various Organisations
    Speaker/Lecturer (Continued For 2013/2014)
    Various Organisations Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
    A continuation of the list below for 2013/14/15:Speaking to 30+ delegates on social media, succesfully blogging and personal brand for I AM Enterprises (Aug)Participated in a live tele-summit for I Am Enterprises and was interviewed on Trusteeship as a way into the sector (Sep)Trustees week guest blogs/features:Wales Council for Voluntary Associations (Nov) - http://bit.ly/1fgZHYpIVO on volunteer managers and trustees (Nov) - http://ivo.org/P/iKFeature in the Institue of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators magazine (Nov)Institute of Fundraising: Fundraising Communications conference speaking on 'public scrutiny' (Nov)The Guardian - Role of children in business (Nov) http://lnkd.in/dgNvfEiThe I AM Group - What is Trusteeship and how do I become one? (Jan)JCI London - Motivational speaker (May)IVO/Do.it - volunteering 20:20 'volunteering is dead, long live volunteering' (Jun)OnBoard (Bates Wells and Braithwaite) - Different generations governing together (Jun)BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours Programme - on the Ice Bucket Challenge (Aug)BBC Radio Merseyside - Impact of pressures of giving on the UK public (Nov)
  • Civil Society Media Ltd.
    Digital Marketing And Communications Executive
    Civil Society Media Ltd. Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    London, Gb
    Civil Society Media is home to the Charity Awards and three well known publications:- Charity Finance- Fundraising- GovernanceMy blog also moved from Third Sector to Civil Society Media. All of my writing for them is here (http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/profile/leon.ward@civilsociety.co.uk) but includes:Age UK silent of Daily Mail boycottTesco on back foot after Twitter plastic bad donation hijackAsda makes £35K donation to Mind after 'mental health patient costume' debacleThe creation of a charity Twitter storm: http://bit.ly/1dznpSFThe top 5 social media stories of 2013: http://bit.ly/1dNmonA The Charity Commissions identity crisis: http://bit.ly/1anKbeHCharity apps head to headCut the new Commission CEO some slackFour inspirational social fundraising campaignsTackling the cost of volunteering for trustees
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  • Third Sector
    Blogger
    Third Sector May 2012 - Sep 2013
    Leon Ward: Voice of the young trustee.Topics:Barriers to participation as a trusteeStrategic issues of investing in DigitalTrustee and staff relationshipsFundraising/InnovationPayment of Trustees (in response to 2012 Hodgsons Review)Role of young TrusteesCharities and schoolsExclusivity of the third sector and employment of talentChanging the debate around administration costs7 steps to becoming a Trusteehttp://leonward.thirdsector.co.uk/This blog is also hosted by Total Investor
  • Interact Worldwide
    Trustee
    Interact Worldwide Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
    Interact Worldwide is a UK based international sexual and reproductive health and rights charity by working to help poor and marginalised people demand as a 'right' the basic conditions which allow them to live in good health and with dignity. Interacts work focuses specifically on the most marginalised communities and people. Those who most commonly experience stigma, discrimination, abuse and denial of their rights. As of 1st July 2013 Interact Worldwide is to be fully absorbed by Plan UK. http://www.interactworldwide.org/
  • Trailblazers Mentoring
    Marketing And Communications Officer
    Trailblazers Mentoring Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
    Advising this prisons mentoring organisation on their marketing and communications activities. Overhauling and controlling their Twitter feed (tripling their activity and followers) and other marketing material including Patron involvement.Aligning policy outreach work to a wider strategic communications plan.
  • Leap Confronting Conflict
    Trustee
    Leap Confronting Conflict Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
    Finsbury Park, London, Gb
    Experts in the causes and consequences of youth conflict.Vice-Chair of Governance Sub Committee and lead on recruitment of new Board members. www.leapconfrontingconflict.org.uk
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  • Get Work Experience Ltd
    Trainee Recruitment Consultant (3 Month Internship)
    Get Work Experience Ltd Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
    The aim of the company is to source practical on-the-job work placements with established companies and market these primarily through our website (www.getworkexperience.com). Each position reaches over 185,000 students who are actively seeking work placements; whether that be part-time over two years for an undergraduate or full-time over a shorter period for a graduate.
  • Gogen Ltd
    Telephone Fundraiser
    Gogen Ltd Jan 2011 - May 2011
    Telephone fundraising for a variety of charities including; Cancer Research, British Red Cross, British Heart Foundation, WaterAid, Concern, NDCS, PDSA and Plan UK. Raised the equivalent of £6.5K in my first 10 weeks.
  • Dfid
    Youth Working Group Member
    Dfid Mar 2009 - Dec 2010
    London, Gb
    Primarily involved in the main Labour Government consultation for the DfID's white paper, pressed civil servants and ministers to approach the consultation with a youth inclusive approach and attitude. After this I was a member of the youth working group which is a consortium of NGO's who have similiar aims pressing DfID as a united force.
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  • North East Lincolnshire Council
    Council For Young People - Member
    North East Lincolnshire Council Jan 2005 - Aug 2010
    Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Gb
    The Council for Young People (CfYP) is the only youth council in North East Lincolnshire.Throughout my time there I was involved in hundreds of different projects from facilitating and speaking at conferences to the creation of the C-Card - a kitemark card that issued young people with free condoms; no questions asked. I've reviewed council policies, evaluate youth services including Connexions, challenged schools, MP's and Councillors, appointed heads of service, attended national conferences, worked with the local press and public, chaired meetings, participated in numerous debates, supported the worker with admin, established the young mayors programme, worked with Democratic, Childrens, Inclusion, Education and Health services, young offenders, youth workers and most importantly other young people. The CfYP has been at the heart of developing young people's focused policies and enhancing the democratic process for young people around the area. It's the borough leader and the go-to group on all things to do with participation and youth governance.
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  • North East Lincolnshire Council
    Children And Young People'S Scrutiny Panel - Co-Opted Member
    North East Lincolnshire Council Jun 2006 - Jun 2010
    Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Gb
    I was initially co-opted onto the Children Adolescent Mental Health Services and the Home to School, Home to College Transport Select Committees and was subsequently appointed as a co-opted member of the Children and Young Peoples Scrutiny Panel. My main role was to serve alongside elected members and:•Scrutinise Local Authority Executive Director, elected Portfolio holders, service Directors/employees;•Effective scrutiny of service providers for children and young people; •Reporting to the Press/Public;•Advising on Service development improvement and implementation in line with national Government policy;•Making recommendations to the Panel;•Reporting to Cabinet;•Appointing Director vacancies.
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  • North East Lincolnshire Council
    Home To School, Home To College Select Committee - Co-Opted Member
    North East Lincolnshire Council Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
    Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Gb
    Scrutinising providers of education transport for young people and children alongside elected Council members.This involved interviewing people - from road safety officers to executive directors - formulating recommendations which were then sent to Cabinet, and tracked over a set time period. Part of the role was also to attend scoping meetings and post-panel evaulation sessions. The actual time frame is hard to distinguish because of the 'tracking' process. A positive outcome was a new pricing structure for young people ending years of discrimination from transport group Stagecoach.
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  • North East Lincolnshire Council
    Child Adolescent Mental Health Services Select Committee- Co-Opted Member
    North East Lincolnshire Council Apr 2007 - Jul 2007
    Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Gb
    Sitting alongside elected Council members scrutinising providers of mental health services to children and young people.This involved interviewing people - from nurses to executive directors - and then devising recommendations to be sent to Cabinet, and monitored yearly. Part of the role was to attend scoping meetings and post-panel evaulation sessions. The actual time frame of is hard to establish because of the ongoing monitoring process.
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  • National Trust
    You Me And The Climate Panel - Climateer
    National Trust Feb 2009 - May 2010
    Kemble Drive, Swindon, Gb
    A youth campaigning wing for the National Trust. Responsible for running local, regional and national campaigns as well as pressing the National Trust to include young people throughout it's governance.
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  • House Of Commons
    Junior Secretary
    House Of Commons Sep 2008 - May 2010
    London, Gb
    Shona McIsaac, Labour Member of Parliament for Cleethorpes, Immingham and the Wolds.
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  • Leap Confronting Conflict
    Regional And National Advisory Board Member
    Leap Confronting Conflict Jan 2006 - May 2010
    Finsbury Park, London, Gb
    Leaps vision - A nation of young people constructively managing conflict in their communities.Core Beliefs - Conflict is inevitable in the lives of young people. Managed creatively it is an opportunity for personal development. All young people have the potential to contribute constructively to their communities.How do they achieve it:Articulating conflict in young people’s lives;Developing innovative and accessible models for understanding conflict;Providing opportunities for young people to practice the skills and tools needed;Actively disseminating our learning to those working with young people;Being a vocal national presence and renowned centre for excellence in the field;My role on the advisory board was to champion and increase the influence of young people on Leap's governance structure.In addition, I underwent mediation/mentoring/facilitation/conflict resolution training with Leap.
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  • Children Are Unbeatable! Alliance
    Campaigner
    Children Are Unbeatable! Alliance Apr 2008 - Apr 2010
    The Children Are Unbeatable! Alliance campaigns for the UK to satisfy human rights obligations by modernising the law on assault to afford children the same protection as adults. I was a campaigner speaking on behalf of the Alliance at various conferences and networking events.
  • Youth Bank
    Advisory Board Member And Trainer
    Youth Bank Jan 2004 - Jan 2010
    Youth Bank UK was the national representative network of all local YouthBanks with the purpose of distributing Youth Opportunities and Youth Capital Funds into communities.I was a founder of my local branch, a regional and national advisory member, and a paid grant-making trainer.
  • The British Youth Council
    Campaigner
    The British Youth Council Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
    London, Gb
    The British Youth Council is the UK wide umbrella group for youth councils and groups. I primarily campaigned on the Votes at 16 and Equal National Minimum Wage campaigns, and facilitating workshops at convention.
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  • Community Mediation Service
    Advisory Group - Vice Chair
    Community Mediation Service Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
    CMS was a community based conflict resolution charity; it was commissioned by the local authority, police, law firms and by the courts to offer professional mediation and conflict resolution processes. It also had a programme concentrating on young people and worked with communities to alleviate long rooted conflict.

Leon Ward Skills

Charities Community Development Fundraising Policy Social Media Ngos Public Speaking Politics International Development Social Networking Governance Strategic Communications Trusteeship

Leon Ward Education Details

  • University Of Westminster
    University Of Westminster
    Law Llb
  • Hereford Technology School, Grimsby
    Hereford Technology School, Grimsby

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