Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in Parkinson’s UK and for considering the opportunity to become our next Chair. It’s a truly exciting time to join us, as we always put people living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the very heart of everything we do.
As we approach the conclusion of our current strategic period, “Every Parkinson’s Journey”, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made across our three strategic pillars. We’ve supported hundreds of thousands of people and have made encouraging strides in our research, but we recognise there is still a great deal more to accomplish in our mission to stop Parkinson’s.
Recently, we completed the largest study of Parkinson’s to date, analysing over 16 million health records from across the UK spanning the last 21 years. This has provided us with the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the prevalence and incidence of Parkinson’s in all four nations, as well as insight into its relationship with other health conditions.
Looking ahead to the next phase of our strategy, we believe it’s time to be bold. We’re ready to define an ambitious “North Star” to guide our future work and sharpen our research focus. We have established strong foundations in our finances, our people, and our community, but to achieve the transformative change we aspire to, we anticipate needing to double our income. With clarity, determination and courage, we are set on reshaping the future for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
We are seeking a Chair who shares our ambitious vision and who is eager to work in partnership with Caroline Rassell, our CEO, to drive significant breakthroughs and maximise our impact. Your leadership could make a meaningful and lasting difference for our entire community.
We look forward to hearing from you and discovering how you would lead our Board to deliver real change.
Pamela Harding
Chair of the People Committee