Variety, the Children's Charity
Laurence Guinness is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Variety, the Children's Charity, since August 2024, focusing on support for disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK. Prior to this role, Laurence was the Chief Executive of The Childhood Trust from September 2016 to July 2024, where efforts centered on addressing child poverty in London. Additional experience includes roles as Director of External Affairs at Inspire Dialogue Foundation and Director of Communications, Campaigns & Research at Kids Company. Laurence has a significant background in the entertainment industry, having co-founded Krakatoa Film Corporation and served as Senior Vice President at Manga Entertainment Ltd. Education includes a degree in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School in 2022.
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Variety, the Children's Charity
In the UK, there are 4.3 million children living in poverty. 600,000 children are both living in poverty and disabled. Variety provides practical help that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people up to the age of 19 throughout the U.K. We provide specialist disability equipment and wheelchairs that aren’t available through statutory services; adapted, accessible transport for SEND schools and other non-profit organisations through our Sunshine Coaches programme; and memorable day trips through our Great Days Out programme. Our Access Interns Programme works with corporate partners to provide supported work experience for young people with disabilities. Our work across the UK is only made possible through the generous support of a network of donors. Please visit our website to find out how you can support our work.