Experienced housing professional Wendy Hocking has taken up a new challenge as Chief Executive of the Gingerbread Centre.

Wendy has moved to the Gingerbread Centre from a role managing the Newcastle Housing Advice service on behalf of Newcastle Borough Council.

Wendy previously held senior housing management roles at Aspire Housing and at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

She said: “The Gingerbread Centre provides a home and support for some of the most deprived residents in North Staffordshire.

“It is a privilege to take on the role of Chief Executive and to lead a highly committed team of professionals in their work to improve the prospects for Stoke-on-Trent families in need.”

The Gingerbread Centre provides accommodation for both female and male victims of domestic violence at two locations in Stoke-on-Trent.

It also works to improve their customers’ future life prospects through counselling and social enterprise initiatives such as Prom Mum.

Mervyn Ryan, Chairman of Trustees at the Gingerbread Centre, said: “We are delighted to welcome Wendy as our new chief executive. Wendy comes with a good track record of working with families in need and this will serve her well in her new role.”

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For further information please contact Wendy Hocking on 01782 683088 email; [email protected]

To find out more about the Gingerbread Centre log on to www.gingerbreadcentre.co.uk

Can you help the Gingerbread Centre? To volunteer or help by fundraising for the charity please telephone 01782 683010 or email [email protected].