YMCA heads resign over conflict
Tom Lloyd
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The national secretary of Christian youth charity YMCA England and the chair of the national board have both stepped down.
Angela Sarkis, who was national secretary, left the organisation on 4 April. David Bedford, who was chair, left his post the following week.
The two are understood to have been in conflict, although details of any grievances have not been disclosed.
Sarkis was appointed national secretary in August 2006, and was the first woman to take the job. Bedford had been chair of the national board for three years.
In a statement, YMCA England said: "Angela has decided to continue to develop her passion for marginalised young people and social exclusion in a wider arena.
"David believed this was the right time to stand down. He is conscious of the opportunity for YMCA England to move into a new and exciting era, and feels that a new chair can help to take the organisation forward."
The two are understood to have been in conflict, although details of any grievances have not been disclosed.
Sarkis was appointed national secretary in August 2006, and was the first woman to take the job. Bedford had been chair of the national board for three years.
In a statement, YMCA England said: "Angela has decided to continue to develop her passion for marginalised young people and social exclusion in a wider arena.
"David believed this was the right time to stand down. He is conscious of the opportunity for YMCA England to move into a new and exciting era, and feels that a new chair can help to take the organisation forward."
