Marsha Blake to succeed long-term boss Jean Templeton at Birmingham-based charity and housing association

St Basils has appointed Marsha Blake as its new chief executive.

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Marsha Blake is the new chief executive of St Basil’s

The Birmingham-based housing association and charity announced the appointment of Blake, who will succeed Jean Templeton who is standing down after 26 years in the role.

Blake is promoted from her current role of director of progression (prevention, support & care) at the organisation, which helps people aged 16 to 25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Blake has led on several key initiatives at St Basils ,including developing its youth hub and transition hub. She is also credited by the organisaiton with leading the achievement of “outcome 1” in its most recent Ofsted inspection, which means St Basils has consistently strong service delivery.

St Basils operates more than 40 supported accommodation schemes across the UK.

Blake said: ““It is an honour to take on the role of chief executive at St Basils, an organisation that has been such an important part of my professional life. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved under Jean’s leadership and look forward to building on that strong foundation.

“Our mission remains clear: to work with young people aged 16-25 in the West Midlands to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities and prevent homelessness.”