Susie Schofield the Founder of the John Schofield Trust has been recognised as a one of the Kindness and Leadership, 50 Leading Lights UK

The award recognises leaders who embody kindness in action.

Susie said “I am delighted to have been recognised in this year’s Kindness & Leadership, 50 Leading Lights UK, for my work with the John Schofield Trust.

I am deeply conscious that this award rests of the backs of many volunteers who give their time, expertise and goodwill freely to the Trust, as mentors, speakers, trustees and advisers. My thanks to them for their tireless work, wise counsel and humour.”

David Stenhouse, the Trust’s CEO said “I can vouch first hand for Susie’s kindness to everyone – including new CEOs. Her compassionate, principled guidance of the John Schofield Trust has made an enormous difference to so many journalistic careers, and to diversifying and enriching UK journalism. This recognition is so well deserved.”