Z2K was founded in opposition to the Poll Tax and focuses on the two big causes of poverty – high living costs and low incomes.
The charity supports people so they can gain access to welfare benefits and works to prevent homelessness by challenging the system, alongside pro bono legal partners, and people with lived experience of poverty.
Chris has a longstanding commitment to social justice and has spent 15 years working in the charity sector. Through roles at Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, Arthritis UK and Anthony Nolan she has built up a strong track record of organisational leadership, engagement, advocacy and partnership.
As Chief Executive, she will lead Z2K’s work to end poverty and injustice by ensuring people facing hardship can secure the support they need, advancing policy change, and further developing the charity’s strong culture of participation.
Chair of Trustees, Emeka Forbes said:
Chris Phillips said:
The appointment comes as Z2K continues its work to challenge poverty, improve access to social security and campaign for a fairer welfare system.
