
20/07/2025
💬 A Fond Farewell & New Beginnings
After five incredible years, our Chair of Trustees Mark Humphries is stepping down. His leadership helped Lifespace navigate profound change and challenge - always with care, urgency, and belief in young people 💛
🗣️ “It’s been a genuine privilege to support the extraordinary work of Lifespace. I step down with immense pride in what we’ve built, complete confidence in Lifespace’s future, and huge thanks for the chance to ‘do my bit.’” - Mark
📈 In the last 5 years, we’ve:
✔️ Supported 3,000+ young people
✔️ Seen 86% report improved confidence
✔️ Grown our mentor network by 40%
✔️ Strengthened school & funder partnerships
💬 “But it’s the quiet stories that stay with me… the young person who finds their voice again, the one who returns to school feeling they belong, or the teenager who simply says, ‘Thank you for listening.’ That’s why Lifespace exists.”
🌟 Mark will continue as a trustee and hands over to Laura Prentice and Deputy Chair Mark Beardmore.
👋 Welcome, Laura!
We’re thrilled to welcome Laura as our new Chair of Trustees.
🗣️ “It’s a real honour to follow Mark’s thoughtful leadership. I’m grateful for the continued support of the board and look forward to working with the team to build on a strong foundation - and keep making space where young people feel heard and supported.” - Laura