National Lottery Community Fund CEO Dawn Austwick has announced she will step down from the organisation at the end of this year after seven years leading the Fund’s work, during which time she has driven the creation and implementation of its Strategic Framework: People in the Lead.
Having made the decision to leave earlier this year, Austwick put her plans on hold to steer the Fund through the onset of Covid-19.
Tony Burton, Chair at The National Lottery Community Fund, said: “I am sure I speak on behalf of us all in recognising Dawn’s immense service in strengthening the Fund over her seven years. Her passion and commitment has paid dividends and never more so than in the way we have been able to respond to communities in the midst of a national crisis.
“Her leadership will no doubt leave a positive mark on communities across the UK as the country emerges into recovery and rebuild.”
Austwick commented: “After seven years at the helm, and with a significant birthday approaching, it is time for me to seek out new adventures and a different lifestyle. I will leave the Fund at the end of the year in excellent shape and will be very sad to leave my wonderful colleagues and Board, but excited about what might lie ahead.
“I remain passionate about the work we do helping people and communities to thrive and fully and energetically committed to leading the Fund through the next few months.”