Over the forthcoming months, Kim will focus on the charity's governance, process improvement and strategic alignment and is very much looking forward to embracing the challenge. "While my background has been predominantly in HR, I have held leadership roles across diverse sectors, including serving as interim CEO for another local charity. My role here will be focused on ensuring stability and structure as we move into the next phase of our development. These are challenging times for all in the third sector and we must ensure we are positioned accordingly.

RAF's people-first values are what drew me in, initially focused on enhancing their HR practices, and then through a deeper understanding of the work being done to support schools in Aberdeen City through wellbeing, inclusion and opportunity."

RAF Chairman Jim Sutherland added. "We are thrilled to welcome Kim on board at what is a critical time for charities everywhere. Her experience will be invaluable over the next period and her knowledge and aspirations complement that of RAF's perfectly."