Jamie Lewis was awarded an MBE earlier this year and will step down from his post at the end of the year
Jamie Lewis said it is time to pass on the baton(Image: Submitted)
The chair of trustees at a Hull charity that helps vulnerable people on the city streets at night time is stepping down. City of Hull Street Angels’ Jamie Lewis MBE will step down at the end of the year and a search has begun for his replacement.
Beverley-based Jamie said he is “incredibly proud” of what the charity has done so far but “the time has come to pass the baton on”. Over the last few years, the charity says it has “strengthened its volunteer network and partnerships across Hull, introduced a new uniform, and invested in the infrastructure that supports its work”.
This work comprises a team of visible volunteers being a reassuring presence in the city, giving practical help to those who need it most in the evenings, especially those involved in the city’s night-time economy. Jamie, who was awarded an MBE in June, will remain in post until the end of the year and will hand over his role during January and February 2027.
Earlier this year, the board welcomed a new face to the board of trustees, when Lee Pearson joined as vice-chair. Jamie said: “Serving as chair of City of Hull Street Angels has been an enormous privilege.
“It is a charity that is genuinely loved by the people involved in it and respected across our city, and I am incredibly proud to have played a part in its journey. What has always made Street Angels special is its people. Our volunteers turn up week after week with compassion, humility and a simple determination to help others when they need it most.
“Alongside them, we have built a committed Board, trusted partnerships and much stronger foundations for the future. As I come to the end of my term, it feels like the right moment to hand the baton on.
“The charity is in a strong position, but there is still so much potential ahead: to reach more people, grow our volunteer family, strengthen our sustainability and play an even greater role in keeping Hull safe. I will always be incredibly proud to have been part of the Street Angels family, and I look forward to supporting the next Chair as they take the organisation into its next chapter.”
The job brief for the new chair includes “providing strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, helping shape the charity’s future direction and acting as an ambassador for City of Hull Street Angels across the city”. The charity said it seeks someone with leadership experience, a commitment to community safety and a passion for supporting volunteers to make a meaningful difference in Hull.
Applications are open until Friday, November 20. In-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 7 December, with an appointment expected by Friday, December 18.
Full details, including the Chair of Trustees Recruitment Pack, are available from City of Hull Street Angels. To apply, candidates should send a short expression of interest and summary of relevant experience to info@cityofhullstreetangels.com . The charity welcomes informal conversations ahead of an application.
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