Gillian Sewell

Gillian Sewell

London

YMCA Derbyshire

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Gillian Sewell is the CEO at YMCA Derbyshire, the Derbyshire arm of the YMCA, the oldest and largest youth charity in the world.

Gillian is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in social finance and non-profit management.

Before joining YMCA Derbyshire in 2001, she worked for just over nine years at YMCA Leicester in programme management and housing and sports management roles, which preceded a spell as deputy CEO.

Gillian Sewell is the CEO at YMCA Derbyshire, the Derbyshire arm of the YMCA, the oldest and largest youth charity in the world.

Career Overview

Gillian is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in social finance and non-profit management. Before joining YMCA Derbyshire in 2001, she worked for just over nine years at YMCA Leicester in programme management and housing and sports management roles, which preceded a spell as deputy CEO.

Gillian is skilled in the areas of new builds, income generation, housing management, budgeting, business planning, community development, and social enterprise. 

In December 2021, Gillian appeared on a Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland podcast, discussing the importance of leadership and the impact it has had on her career to date.

Education

Gillian studied for a Youth and Community Studies Diploma at the University of Birmingham, graduating in 1993. She then went onto complete a post graduate diploma in management studies, graduating in 2001.

Listen to Gillian Sewell's Leaders of Great Britain podcast.

In the News

YMCA celebrates brace at Youth Matters Awards

News | Published November 29th 2022, 9:09 am

YMCA Derbyshire came away with two accolades at the YMCA Youth Matters Awards this month.Read more →

Branching Out: YMCA Derbyshire partners with childcare provider to extend service provision

News | Published October 12th 2022, 7:58 am

The YMCA Derbyshire charity has announced a new partnership with nursery and childcare provider, Derwent Stepping Stones.Read more →

YMCA Derbyshire announces partnership with Derbion leisure and shopping centre

News | Published March 23rd 2022, 9:33 am

YMCA Derbyshire has been selected as one of Derbion’s charity partners in a deal that will run until the end of January 2023.Read more →


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