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CLOSING REMARKS
Creating Communities that Empower
I’
It is my honour, for the
final time, to close Community Integrated Care’s
Annual Review.
2023 has been a remarkable year
for our charity – from opening state- of-the-art services to appointing a
new CEO, significant steps have been taken to bolster our organisation for the years to come.
Throughout 2023, I have been especially proud
to have seen so many of the people we support representing our charity on a national stage, sharing their experiences with policy and decision-makers. Amplifying the voices of our people is a key priority throughout the next phase of our Best Lives Possible journey, so I am excited to see even more of this take place throughout 2024.
Another special milestone has been our merger with Inspire, highlighting the power of collaboration in social care, with two providers with a shared vison and goals coming together to achieve incredible things. Not only has this supported us to scale up and expand our work and mission across Scotland, but through a united voice, we hope that we can have greater influence within our sector.
A moment to reflect
When I stepped into
this role just over five
years ago, little did I
know what successes
and challenges would
lie ahead. Throughout
all of this, Community
Integrated Care has
never lost sight of its
values, and our people
remain at the heart of
everything we do. In
the face of turbulence,
at every turn, we’ve strived to lead change, for both the people we support and our colleagues – and for that I’m really proud.
I leave the organisation later this year in the capable hands of a strong
leadership team, at both executive and board level, with a clear roadmap
in place for the years ahead. I’m
confident that, with their significant skills and experience, our charity’s best
years are still yet to come.
d like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Trustees, both past and present, for their
knowledge, guidance, and advice over the years. By giving their time and bringing their energy, our charity has been enabled to thrive, and I am hugely grateful for their impact.
After 35 years
of pushing
boundaries,
Community
Integrated Care
is still thriving,
and it has been
my honour to
play a part in the
charity’s history,
working alongside so many committed and hard- working people. It’s a difficult decision to step back from something that has been such a privilege, but it’s also impossible to reflect on the last five years with anything but pride.
Whilst I will be stepping down as Chair, I will always be connected to this fantastic organisation, and look forward to watching more of its success unfold in the years ahead.
Libby Raper
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Community Integrated Care
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