After nearly 30 years at CARE, I have made the tough decision to retire from my role as Head of Lendwithcare. I feel the time is right to let someone else lead the fantastic Lendwithcare team and to fulfil our ambitions to grow Lendwithcare over the next five years: lending an additional £40 million to more than 100,000 small business owners across new and existing countries, giving them access to the capital they need to invest in their businesses and build more secure futures for themselves and their families.
I am so very pleased to announce that Nancy Thomas, our incredibly talented Senior Microfinance Advisor, will be taking on the role of Head of Lendwithcare. Nancy has worked alongside me since the very start of Lendwithcare over 15 years ago, and I truly cannot think of anyone better placed to take this impactful programme into the future. I have absolutely no doubt that Nancy will be warmly welcomed into her new role.
It has been an absolute privilege to lead the Lendwithcare team and to have your support to provide economic opportunities to those who need it most. One of my greatest joys has been to meet so many of you, sometimes in person and sometimes just via email communications. At a time when so much of the world feels divided, receiving your emails and witnessing your lending and donations makes the world feel a kinder place. Please know that your support is truly appreciated. Not just by me, by Nancy and the rest of the Lendwithcare team, and the hard-working people receiving yout loans.
I will leave my role on 6th November, but I could never walk away from Lendwithcare completely, so I will continue to be involved in some projects. If you would like to join me and many other passionate lenders on our Tanzania Bike Ride in June 2027, we have a few spots remaining. Find out more here.