The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), a youth gambling charity, has announced five new appointments to its board of directors.
YGAM said it expects the latest directors approved by the Charity Committee to broaden the board’s experience and talents and to be an asset as it develops its new three-year strategic plan. . Our newest board members are professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including fundraising, research, finance, esports and video games.
YGMA Chairman Mike Wodick commented:
“They have built their reputation as a leading educational charity in the sector and are joining the Board at a critical time to develop an ambitious new strategy to launch in early 2023. It is already clear that the Board of Directors will accomplish great things: supporting a team of talented staff to influence our societal purpose.”
New board members include veteran fundraiser Anna Greaves, sports industry expert Clive Reeves, accounting expert Paul Morris, video game veteran David Miller, and experienced charity Including Glenn Fendry, the director.
Greaves spoke positively of her appointment, noting the importance of the work YGAM has done.
“YGAM is an exciting organization doing important and groundbreaking work and I am delighted to be appointed to the Board.”
“I want to contribute both my extensive experience as a fundraiser and my real-life experience in the gaming industry to their work. We are passionate about ensuring that it is safe.”
In recent months YGAM has announced a number of new partnerships with various organizations such as slot arcade business Merkur Group and the University of Plymouth.
