Dame Julia Cleverdon Visits Anah

Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE, the new Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, recently visited Anah Project to learn about our work.

Anah Project supports women escaping abuse, providing safety, care, and hope for a brighter future. Dame Julia’s visit gave her a chance to meet our team and hear about how we help women rebuild their lives.

Her appointment comes as The National Lottery celebrates 30 years of funding community projects. We are proud to be part of this journey and grateful for the support that helps us make a difference every day.

We look forward to working with Dame Julia to continue creating safe spaces and empowering women to thrive.

Meet Dame Julia Cleverdon

Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE is a renowned campaigner, celebrated for “connecting the unconnected” by bringing people together for the greater good. Her career has focused on building partnerships between businesses, governments, schools, and communities to strengthen civil society.

As Vice President of Business in the Community and former Special Adviser to The Prince’s Charities, she has championed responsible business practices and cross-sector collaboration. Dame Julia has also held leadership roles in initiatives that aim to transform education and opportunities for young people.

She chaired Teach First from 2006 to 2014 and now serves as Vice Patron, helping to address educational disadvantage by training exceptional graduates to inspire children in low-income areas. Dame Julia also leads efforts to improve childhood literacy as Chair of the National Literacy Trust and the Read On. Get On. campaign.

Her commitment to youth engagement extends to co-founding Step Up To Serve, which encourages young people to take part in social action. She also contributes her expertise as a board member of organisations such as Teach For All, The Careers and Enterprise Company, and the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.

Dame Julia’s leadership continues to inspire and drive meaningful change, empowering communities and the next generation.