New Chair at Jersey children’s charity

Monday 11 April 2022

The Jersey Child Care Trust has appointed the former Chair of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Association of Jersey Charities to lead its Board into its 25th anniversary year and beyond.

Phillip Callow is taking over from outgoing Chair Marnie Baudains, who retiring after serving three full terms of three years.

Mr Callow has more than 30 years’ experience in finance and is currently the Managing Director of Moore Stephens Audit and Assurance.

He has also served as Chair, Director, Company Secretary and Chief Executive of a organisations ranging from small private companies to international operations.

His appointment was overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission.

Executive Director Fiona Vacher said: “The leadership role of Chair for our charity is crucial. Marnie has so skilfully led our dedicated Board, generously sharing her wisdom and mentorship throughout. She has nurtured our charity through some incredible change, culminating in our extraordinary growth.

“In the past three years, the JCCT has doubled the number of children and families supported, increased its volunteering supporter base tenfold and doubled its charitably raised funds, despite the pandemic.  We are all so grateful to Marnie for all that she has done, enabling us all to make a significant difference for children and families, together with our partners and supporters.”

Mrs Baudains commented: “I feel privileged to have worked with such a talented and committed group of professional staff and Board members, and to have helped to develop the Trust into a stronger, more independent charity essential to the welfare and development of young children who require our services to achieve the very best start in life.

“I have enjoyed every moment of it, challenges and all, and leave the Trust in strong, capable hands, confident that it will continue to fulfil an invaluable role at the heart of our community.”

Mr Callow said: “The JCCT performs incredible work in Jersey and I am excited and honoured to be able to work with Fiona, her team and the Board to continue to enhance the charity’s profile and engagement and to make life better for children living with adversity, here in Jersey.”