Laurence joined the not-for-profit sector in 2009 following a successful career developing, producing and distributing award winning anime and film content internationally. As Director of Campaigns, Research and Communications at Kids Company, Laurence campaigned on childhood food insecurity, children’s services and child and adolescent mental health. He also directed a multi-university programme of research with partners including UCL, Cambridge University and LSE. At the Childhood Trust Laurence grew the organisation from being its sole employee in 2015 to become London’s child poverty charity, generating ÂŁ45m through its campaigns to alleviate the impact of poverty for children in the capital. He has extensive experience in creating high performing organisations to bring together and work with multiple stakeholders to effect support and change for vulnerable children.

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