The CEO of UK music charity Help Musicians (HMUK), Richard Robinson, has stepped down from the organisation.
Robinson is leaving with immediate effect for personal reasons, according to an email seen by MBW sent to staff from HMUK Chairman Graham Sheffield.
He joined the charity in 2015 after serving over three years at Olympic charity The Legacy List.
James Ainscough – who was Chief Operating Officer at London venue Royal Albert Hall before joining HMUK as interim Finance Director earlier this year – is interim CEO until a permanent successor is found.
“On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank you all for your continued positivity and passion for the work of this great charity as we look to the future and strive together to make a difference for all those we support.”
graham sheffield, help musicians UK
In the email addressed to staff, Sheffield said: “On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank you all for your continued positivity and passion for the work of this great charity as we look to the future and strive together to make a difference for all those we support.”
A note from Ainscough reads: “It is a huge privilege to stay for longer and to step up as interim CEO. I do so with the utmost confidence in your talent and enthusiasm.
“Together we will continue to build on the charity’s strong foundations, moving forwards with a strong spirit of trust and collaboration (with which we will also embrace our many friends throughout the world of music).”
james ainscough, help musicians UK
“Together we will continue to build on the charity’s strong foundations, moving forwards with a strong spirit of trust and collaboration (with which we will also embrace our many friends throughout the world of music).
“I will do my best to embody our collective values and, together with the Directors, provide you with visible leadership and encouragement.”
Founded in 1921, HMUK helps musicians in need throughout their careers with financial grants, health care and career support.Music Business Worldwide
