East Cheshire Hospice has appointed distinguished business leader and entrepreneur Clare Hayward MBE DL as its new President.
Clare takes over the largely ceremonial and ambassadorial role from David Briggs CVO MBE KStJ who retires after 10 years in post.
New Hospice President Clare Hayward.
Clare’s role will be to support the Hospice’s mission, enhancing its visibility and influence within the community.
She has long been a champion for local community causes and economic development and was a Hospice Vice President for many years before her appointment to this figurehead role.
Clare has more than 30 years’ experience working with senior teams and boards across multiple sectors, including technology, banking and manufacturing. She is on the board of United Utilities.
She was Chair of the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the Northern Powerhouse group of LEPs, where she championed inclusive growth, sustainability and innovation across the north.
Clare also co-founded international leadership consultancies Academee and Cirrus.
Awarded an MBE in 2019 for her work as a global leader and services to the community, Clare served as High Sheriff of Cheshire for a year until April.
A reception at East Cheshire Hospice to welcome new President Clare Hayward.
She said: “I am delighted to become the new President of the Hospice, a much-loved institution serving the Macclesfield community and beyond.
“I have personal experience of the Hospice which means so much to us all of us and supported its Hospice @Home service which provides choice to families.
“As someone with long-standing local links, it is my honour to support the wonderful staff and volunteers who provide incredible care to the patients, families and carers who use our services.”
Hospice Chief Executive Karyn Johnston said: “We are thrilled that Clare has agreed to lead the Hospice during the next stage of our development as we move towards our 40th anniversary in 2028.
“Clare embodies the Hospice values and is deeply committed to community and charity work.
“Her appointment reflects her enduring dedication to compassionate care and local engagement.”
One of Clare’s first engagements is the Light Up A Life service at the United Reformed Church in Macclesfield on Sunday December 7 (4 pm).
Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are not required.
* Hospice staff Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains are holding a tombola and cake stall at the Treacle Market on Sunday, November 30.
It is the latest in a series of fundraising events to raise funds for a trek to China late next year.