Woodfield Pavilion have announced their new manager:
| We are delighted to welcome Eddie Ralston as the new Manager of Woodfield Pavilion. Eddie brings 20 years’ experience working in the charity sector in the UK and internationally, alongside a long-standing commitment to grassroots community initiatives. In previous roles with Save the Children and Whizz Education, Eddie led global development programmes and operations, establishing systems to improve efficiency and accountability and ensuring projects delivered meaningful results.. Earlier in his career, he directed education programmes within a refugee camp with Jesuit Refugee Service, managing over 100 staff and volunteers and ensuring safe, effective day-to-day operations. Alongside his professional career, Eddie has been deeply involved in local community work. He is Chair and Co-founder of Streatham & Balham Foxes football club and has spent the past eight years helping to run inclusive grassroots football sessions for local children. He has also served as a school governor and as a trustee for charities supporting refugees and sanctuary initiatives. As a local resident who regularly uses Woodfield Pavilion and Tooting Common, Eddie understands the Pavilion’s importance as a community asset. He is passionate about volunteering, widening participation, and creating welcoming, well-run spaces that bring people together. We are confident that his combination of charity leadership, financial oversight, fundraising experience and genuine local commitment will help Woodfield Pavilion continue to grow as a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable community hub. |
I would like to begin with a heartfelt thank you to Nia Van Der Pauw and Susanna Abel, who have served as our interim Pavilion Managers since the start of the year. Their warm, steady presence and extraordinary hard work have helped guide the Pavilion through a busy period of transition. During this time they have overseen a thoughtful refresh of our communications and branding, while ensuring that the Pavilion has remained open and welcoming for classes, exhibitions and bookings. Nia will soon be stepping back once the handover is complete, although we very much hope to continue working with her on an ad-hoc basis. Her insight and experience as a senior educator have been invaluable to the organisation, and we are deeply grateful for the energy and care she has brought to the role. Susanna Abel will continue her wonderful work with us as the Pavilion’s digital assistant. Many of you will also know Susanna as one of our regular exhibiting artists, and we are delighted that she will remain closely involved in the Pavilion’s creative life. Mohah Sharaf, Chair of Trustees |