Leon Ward

"Leon Ward became a Trustee of Brook in November 2014 and was appointed as one of two Deputy Chairs in 2017.

"Previously, he was a Trustee of international children’s charity Plan UK. He is the author of a best practice guide on young trustees which he published in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation.

"He is an Ambassador for Young Charity Trustees, a blogger for Civil Society and the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network, an Associate Expert (on third sector governance) at The Key for School Governors and a governance advice columnist for the Big Give. He has over nine years’ experience in the youth and charity sector.

"Leon lives and works in Wales where he is leading the expansion and growth of education charity First Give. "