GamCare names charity sector stalwart as new chief of staff
Gambling charity has promoted the ex-Cancer Research head Alexa Roseblade to the role, four years after she arrived as head of children and young people
GamCare has appointed Alexa Roseblade as the gambling support charity’s new chief of staff, with immediate effect.
The promotion comes just over four years after Roseblade first arrived at the organisation in June 2020 as head of children and young people.
Within that position, she has helped oversee the charity’s Young People’s Service alongside the Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme (YPGHPP).
Under Roseblade’s reign, the YPGHPP has gone from strength to strength, having delivered workshops to 133,000 young people and 28,000 professionals, as well as work closely with regional support providers.
Before her tenure at GamCare, Roseblade spent two years between July 2018 and June 2020 as international operations and strategy manager for Cancer Research.
Prior to that, Roseblade served as head of roadshow services for the National Deaf Children’s Society from November 2015 until joining Cancer Research.
In her new role at GamCare, Roseblade will join the charity’s core leadership outfit, working to champion the group’s mission and oversee its governance programme.
Much like her previous position within GamCare, Roseblade will also continue to develop the firm’s relationships and partnerships with external companies as chief of staff.
Reflecting on her new promotion, Roseblade expressed her excitement at what’s next for GamCare.
She explained: “In my four years at GamCare I have seen the vital work our dedicated staff deliver for those who need our support.
“Not just through our helpline and treatment services, but our many impactful prevention and education programmes. I’m looking forward to working closely with GamCare’s staff and board to support the charity as we enter a new chapter for gambling support services in the UK.”
Margot Daly, executive chair at GamCare, echoed a similar sentiment as she declared her delight at Roseblade’s appointment to chief of staff.
“I am delighted to welcome Alexa as our new chief of staff, following on from her important work in our Children and Young People’s services and helping develop GamCare into the charity it is today”, Daly added.
“I look forward to Alexa’s expertise in supporting GamCare’s board – and our leadership team – to continue delivering towards our mission of reducing gambling harms in the UK.”
News of Roseblade’s appointment comes a week after GamCare confirmed the arrival of Tim Hodgetts as the charity’s new director of operations, starting from August 2024.
The former deputy director for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust will be responsible for GamCare’s clinical and support services during his tenure.