Catherine Seymour brings extensive strategic leadership experience across the charitable, public and commercial sectors. She is currently Director of Policy, Practice and Research at the Association of Charitable Foundations, and has previously held senior roles at the Mental Health Foundation, Independent Age, PA Consulting and within the NHS.

Catherine has served as a trustee of The Running Charity since 2021, bringing valuable experience in strategy, policy, research, organisational change, partnerships and impact. Her background in mental health, evidence-led practice and systems leadership supports the charity’s commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality work with young people facing homelessness and complex needs..