Together Trust’s Chief Executive Mark Lee announces his retirement
Mark Lee, Chief Executive of charity Together Trust, announced this month his upcoming retirement in December 2024.
After 11 years at the Together Trust and three decades committed to the social care sector, Mark Lee reflects that, although it was a difficult decision, he now wanted to spend more time with his family.
“What I’ve enjoyed most about working at the Together Trust is the sense of camaraderie and purpose,” says Mark Lee.
“At the heart of everything we do are the people we support, their families, carers, and all the staff who put their time and effort, beyond what you would expect someone to do, working together to try and improve lives year on year.”
“My achievements have always been gained though working with an amazing team. No one person achieves things, you achieve as a team or as an organisation, contributing a little bit but achieving a great deal,” he adds.
Jill Sheldrake, Service Director, has worked with Mark throughout his time at the Together Trust. She says:
“Mark’s personal and professional experience with vulnerable young people and adults has shaped his ambition for services to be developed with the people we support at their heart.
“Mark brought passion, dedication and authentic leadership. He has guided and led the Trust through nationally difficult times, understanding the need to be agile and responsive to change.
“He has held the Trust steady and striven for growth when the people we support required more diverse and specialist services, and he will leave the Trust with over 47 services that provide outstanding support, in a strong market position.”
Mark Lee at the unveiling of the Together Trust plaque in 2021
Mark speaking at the Together Trust's 150th Anniversary event
Recruitment for his replacement is already underway and we’re working with Gatenby Sanderson to recruit the new CE, hopefully by the end of this year. More details on the vacancy available at: https://join-togethertrust.com
From all of us at the Together Trust, we’d like to thank Mark for his leadership and dedication to the charity over the past 11 years and wish him all the best for his retirement in December!