Katie Vincent, current CEO of LGBTQ+ youth charity Allsorts Youth Project, is to step down at the end of June 2024. Billijean Summerbell will take on the interim CEO role on 1 July, giving the board time to work on a recruitment plan.
In a statement, Katie said: “Allsorts Youth Project has taken some fantastic steps forward in recent years expanding our services across Sussex, and developing our inclusive spaces for marginalised and intersecting identities whilst growing financially better to support LGBT+ children, young people and their families.
“Allsorts is currently in a positive & strong position with an excellent, experienced staff and volunteer team and a dynamic trustee board.
“Having joined the project 11 years ago the time has come for me to do something different and seek new opportunities which is why, as of the end of June, I will be stepping down as CEO.
“Billijean Summerbell will take on the interim CEO role as of the 1 July giving the board time to work on a recruitment plan, whilst Team Allsorts continue to do what they do best – supporting LGBT+ children, young people and their families to reach their full potential.
“None of what Allsorts has achieved over the last decade could have been done without the support from a wide range of people, partners, funders and supporters, including you, so a huge personal thanks to you for your support and allyship over the years.
“This role has been the privilege of my life and I very much look forward to seeing how Allsorts continues to develop their vision of seeing a world where LGBT+ children and young people are free to be themselves.
“Allsorts of Love, Katie Vincent”
