Sir Paul Ennals CBE

Sir Paul Ennals CBE was elected as chairman In May 2023 in Northumbria healthcare center but he joined the role in July.

Sir Paul has extensive experience leading complex, large-scale organizations at both the local and national levels. His career spans 25 years, from chairing significant multi-agency partnerships to serving as chief executive of prosperous national organizations.

His professional career has been mostly focused on London-based programs for vulnerable adults and children. This means that he was instrumental in directing the Every Child Matters initiative of the government in the 2000s.

He was knighted in 2009 for services to children and received a CBE in 2002 for his work with children with special educational needs. He is currently based in North Tyneside.

He led six multi-agency safeguarding committees for children and vulnerable adults before being appointed as the trust chair. In these roles, he held relevant hospital trusts and other agencies accountable for their safeguarding efforts.

At the moment, Sir Paul serves as President of the Voluntary Organisations Network North East, Chairman of the North East England Climate Coalition (NEECCo), and Fareshare North East.