New CEO for Father Hudson’s Care

Congratulations to Joanne Watters, who took the role of CEO of Father Hudson’s Care on Saturday 1 June, following the retirement of former CEO Andy Quinn. As the the social care agency of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, Father Hudson’s Care is involved in numerous projects throughout the Midlands.

Joanne has been working as Head of Community Projects for Father Hudson’s Care for the last nine years, working with partners to develop new and existing projects including Tabor Living, which accommodates individuals experiencing homelessness, Brushstrokes Community Project supporting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and others, including Young at Heart in north Staffordshire, Sophia House, Fatima House and the refugee community sponsorship initiative.

Joanne has a passion for supporting individuals and families who are marginalised and in need. In 2023 she led, together with Fr Michael White, the successful capital fundraising appeal which enabled the charity to double its homelessness provision working, based at St Catherine of Siena Church in Birmingham.

Joanne said, ‘I am proud as a Catholic to be the first female CEO for such an important and long-standing charity. I am committed to continuing the mission of our founder Fr George Vincent Hudson, working in partnership with the Archdiocese, parishes, schools and supporters.’

Father Hudson’s Care is pleased to have a new CEO with a background in frontline and management roles in both local and national charities.

Read more about the work of Father Hudson’s Care HERE.