Onside Advocacy
Ruth Heywood is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within various organizations. Currently serving as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Onside Advocacy since May 2022, Ruth has previously held positions as Interim Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Wellbeing. In addition, Ruth is a Trustee at Worcestershire Cricket Foundation since September 2023 and was the Chief Executive Officer at Worcester Community Trust from April 2017 to May 2022. Ruth's career includes roles as Director of Business Development and Project Manager at Worcester Community Trust, Headstart Project Officer and Grant Writer at Community Action Council of Howard County, and Areas of Highest Need Project Manager at Malvern Hills District Council. Educational credentials include a degree from the University of Wales and attendance at Millfield School and Denmark Road High School for Girls.
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Onside Advocacy
Onside Advocacy is a Worcestershire and Herefordshire based charity which supports local people disadvantaged by disability, mental ill-health, learning difficulties and age related health issues. We make a difference to over 3000 people every year, through our dedicated team of experienced staff and volunteers, trained and supported to work as advocates, mentors and peer support workers. Choosing to support Onside will help change the lives of people and their families local to you; people who are often overlooked, vulnerable and may have lost hope. Help us do more. You can donate, volunteer, fundraise and support our local community fundraising events. We welcome partnerships and support from our local businesses.