New chief for Northern Rock’s charity arm

May 27 2009 by Adrian Pearson, The Journal

“She has a strong track record in partnership working and strategic development regionally and nationally and has led and managed a range of organisations.

“She has extensive experience in the cultural sector but also has a strong understanding and passion for our work in social justice.”

Ms Wilkinson is currently studying for an MA in cultural management at Northumbria University.

Northern Rock Foundation was established in 1998 as a grant-making organisation.

In 11 years it has made grants of almost £190 million and has earned a reputation for innovative grant making in a range of social and cultural issues.