Tim Cooper said:

“It has been an enormous privilege to lead United Response through some of our sector’s most significant challenges. It is a credit to my colleagues across the organisation that we have weathered those storms, and continue to deliver great outcomes for the people who we support.

“It has been a tremendous nine years, and every day, I am inspired and energised by the fantastic work of our charity. I wish United Response all the best for the future and have no doubt that my colleagues will continue to be amazing.”

Malcolm McCaig, Chair of the Board of Trustees for United Response, said:

“The board and I would like to thank Tim for his valued contribution and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours. Tim has led United Response through several challenging years and has been fully committed to ensuring that the people we serve have every opportunity to live their best lives.

“We are pleased that Belinda Phipps has joined us as interim Chief Executive and will be supported by a strengthened directors team.

“Belinda is an experienced interim CEO who will lead the charity over the coming months so we continue to ensure the people we support have every opportunity to live their lives to the full.”