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Julia Margo has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Family and Childcare Trust and will take up the role on Monday, 20 July.

Julia was previously Director of Consumer Insight at Which?, Deputy Director and subsequently Acting Director at Demos, and Head of Strategic Research at the Institute for Public Policy Research.

Commenting on her appointment, Julia Margo said:

“I’m very excited to be joining the Family and Childcare Trust at this critical point in its trajectory. Building a social and economic deal that reflects the realities of modern family life has never been more important. The Trust will make sure that the voices of parents and carers are heard in this debate as we work with government, providers and families to make change happen.”

David White, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees, said:

"We are delighted that Julia will be our new Chief Executive. She comes with a very impressive track record and a strong commitment to our vision for a family friendly UK and what we want to achieve, working with families and children. She joins us at an exciting and challenging time, when the Government’s Childcare Bill envisages key changes in the funding and provision of childcare. There are many challenges ahead for the Trust in achieving its mission and Julia will be leading a strong staff team to meet these.”

Julia replaces Stephen Dunmore, who has been Interim Chief Executive since February this year.

Contact: Mark Bou Mansour, Communications and Campaigns Manager. Telephone: 0207 940 7535, mobile: 07538 334 772, email: mark@familyandchildcaretrust.org.

About the Family and Childcare Trust

The Family and Childcare Trust aims to make the UK a better place for families. We are a leading national family charity in the field of policy, research and advocacy on childcare and family issues, with over 40 years’ experience. Our on-the-ground work with parents and providers informs our research and campaigns. We focus on the early years and childcare because they are crucial to boosting children’s outcomes throughout life and supporting parents to work.