Ben Wallage

A qualified chartered accountant, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA, CGMA). Prior to joining the Board of Five Rivers Child Care, Ben built up extensive international experience across public and private sectors, in a variety of board-level finance roles.

Ben joined Five Rivers Child Care in 2019 as Finance Director, and became the Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Ben is responsible for overseeing our Central Support Services (HR, Business Support, Communications, Finance, IT & Facilities). Ben relishes turning his skillset and experience to delivering the best outcomes for the Five Rivers family, and all the children it supports, on our mission to Turn Children’s Lives Around.