A new chapter for Berkshire Community Foundation.

After years of outstanding leadership, Geraldine Lejeune OBE DL will become BCF Vice President. During her time as CEO, Gerry has overseen a period of significant growth, with BCF awarding more than £1 million in grants annually since 2018 and reaching the milestone of distributing over £23 million across Berkshire communities since the Foundation was established.

In her new role, Gerry will continue to sustain and strengthen BCF's valued relationships with donors and fundholders, ensuring continuity for our partners. She will maintain a leadership role across the county, supporting the Office of the High Sheriff, working alongside the Lord-Lieutenant, leading BCF events including Together for Women and Girls, collaborating with Thames Valley Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, and driving forward many of the partnerships and initiatives that make a lasting difference across Berkshire. This includes continuing to champion our Ending Violence Against Women and Girls initiative, which since 2019 has helped secure almost £1.5 million in funding for 247 community projects, including vital support for specialist roles at Wexham Park Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital.

As Gerry takes on this exciting new role, we are delighted to welcome Claire Murdoch as our new Chief Executive Officer from November 2026. Claire brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to supporting charitable causes and strengthening communities.

Please join us in celebrating Gerry's new role and welcoming Claire to the BCF team.

Read more about Claire's appointment here: New Chief Executive Officer