The Hollie Gazzard Trust has appointed a new CEO, Jane Harvey, as founder Nick Gazzard OBE steps aside after 11 years of dedicated service to the Gloucestershire-based organisation.
The Trust’s mission of preventing violence against women and girls has saved lives and reached millions of people thanks to Nick, father of Hollie who wanted to create a legacy in his daughter’s name.
Nick said ‘Having founded and led the Trust, this has been a great honour and a privilege. The time has come for me to step aside, and I know that the Trust is in great hands with Jane and will continue to grow and be impactful in tackling violence against women and girls.
“Moving aside will allow me to represent the Trust in a public facing role and continue the good work done since losing Hollie. It also provides me with the opportunity to join the Board of Trustees.”
Stepping into the role of CEO is Jane Harvey, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Trust’s mission. She has an extensive background in broadcast journalism, having worked with renowned organisations such as the BBC and ITV for over 20 years. Her dedication to combating stalking began in 1999 with an ITV network documentary, where she engaged with global experts in risk and safeguarding.
Jane’s dedication to this particular cause led her to join Tracey Morgan’s charity, Network for Surviving Stalking, where she spearheaded projects that have shaped national policy. As a founding member of the team that established the National Stalking Helpline in 2010, Jane’s efforts have provided critical support to countless individuals. Now she’s bringing her vision to the Hollie Gazzard Trust.
Her connection with the Trust began when she heard Nick speak about Hollie on the radio. Motivated by Hollie’s story, Jane took on a frontline role in 2017, providing specialist risk assessment, safeguarding, and advocacy for high-risk stalking victims in Gloucestershire. This initiative, initially a pilot project funded by the Hollie Gazzard Trust, has grown to help hundreds of victims/survivors and now benefits from statutory funding.
Jane said: “Words can’t convey how honoured I am to take over as CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. This charity, born out of the worst circumstances imaginable, has achieved so much thanks to the hard work, tenacity, and positivity of Nick, his family, and supporters.
“I am mindful I have been given this opportunity because I have been privileged to learn from those who have personally experienced the devastation of stalking and domestic abuse. These people remain in my heart and mind as I step into this important leadership role.”
For more information about the Trust visit https://holliegazzard.org/
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