Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has introduced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Government, will depart the charity on the finish of March 2024 following almost two years within the function.

In that point, Sherine has steered the charity by a interval of constructive change, developed a powerful, credible and collaborative voice for Mayhew throughout the animal welfare sector and re-engaged a variety of supporters and the group. Her management has been instrumental in making certain Mayhew rose to satisfy hovering demand for its providers, each within the UK and abroad in Afghanistan and Georgia. Towards the backdrop of a difficult time for animal welfare charities throughout the UK, Sherine’s ambition and steering has supported Mayhew groups to construct again from the influence of the pandemic, reaching tens of hundreds of canine, cats and pet house owners.

Sherine Wheeler

The Board of Mayhew has appointed Elvira Meucci-Lyons to be Mayhew’s new Chief Government. Elvira joins Mayhew from Butterfly Conservation the place she is at present Director of Revenue, Advertising and marketing & Communications. Previous to that Elvira led fundraising and communications groups at CPRE the Countryside Charity, Refuge and Shelter. Elvira additionally has a background in animal welfare, having spent 11 years as a director at Canines Belief, broadening the attain and influence of their schooling and engagement campaigns.

Elvira Meucci-Lyons

Chair of Mayhew’s Board of Trustees, Julianne Hicks, mentioned: “I’m grateful to Sherine for her service to Mayhew and for her extraordinary management throughout a troublesome time within the sector. Within the prevailing financial situations, Mayhew, like many charities, has skilled a difficult monetary and operational state of affairs. I’m grateful for Sherine’s steadfast, heat and tenacious management. She has been bold for Mayhew and labored very onerous to realize our present place. I, and the entire of Mayhew, want Sherine effectively in her subsequent management function and sit up for her continued friendship and help of  Mayhew’s extremely essential work as we head in direction of Mayhew’s 140^th anniversary 12 months. I sit up for welcoming Elvira, together with her intensive background in fundraising, to Mayhew as our new CEO and to working together with her on the following stage of Mayhew’s journey.”

Chief Government for Mayhew, Sherine Wheeler mentioned: “I’ve liked main Mayhew and dealing with our proficient employees, unimaginable volunteers, and great Board of Trustees. Daily has offered a brand new alternative to make an enduring distinction within the lives of canine, cats and pet house owners who more and more depend on Mayhew and its distinctive vary of providers – an actual privilege. I’m so pleased with all we’ve achieved collectively – Mayhew is a unprecedented charity, constructing a greater life for canine, cats and communities by the heat, creativity and dedication of our proficient groups. I’m grateful for the dedication and help of an unimaginable Senior Administration Group and I want Elvira, the Board and all within the wider Mayhew household each success.”

Elvira Meucci-Lyons mentioned: “I’ve at all times vastly admired Mayhew for the providers it runs and the way it works so intently with communities to enhance life for canine, cats and those that want it most. I couldn’t be extra excited to have the chance to steer this organisation, and to work along with our dedicated employees, volunteers and the Board. The charity has bold plans to match the all-time excessive demand for animal welfare providers, and I can’t wait to play my half in making this occur. I really feel completely honoured to have the ability to mix my abilities and expertise with my absolute ardour and dedication to animal welfare and social welfare.”

About Mayhew

Established in 1886, Mayhew is an animal welfare and veterinary charity working in London and abroad. We assist hundreds of canine and cats in want by delivering a broad vary of animal welfare and veterinary care providers.

In 2022 alone, the group at Mayhew:

•      Carried out 6,831 veterinary interventions

•      Administered 3,095 vaccinations in its London vet clinic

•      Neutered 1,078 canine and cats in its London vet clinic

•      Delivered 553 TheraPaws therapeutic canine engagements

•      Cared for 13 canine and 9 cats by Pet Refuge

•      Reunited 73 lacking or misplaced pets with their house owners

•      Rehomed 34 canine and 325 cats

•      Neutered 12,965 canine abroad

To seek out out extra about Mayhew’s work, go to www.themayhew.org