Tom Lloyd has retired as Chairman and Director of WhistleblowersUK having led the organisation for nearly 5 years. The international recognition we have gained during this time is thanks to his leadership and vision. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude for all that he has done and we are delighted that, in recognition, Tom has agreed to accept the role of Honorary President.
Announcing his retirement, Tom said “I am immensely proud of what WhistleblowersUK has achieved over the years. We have taken on some very difficult whistleblowing cases and supported many whistleblowers in that time. Georgina Halford-Hall is an exceptionally expert and dedicated person, working tirelessly for the benefit of others. Her reward is the grateful thanks of the many individual whistleblowers she has helped and the knowledge of making a huge difference to the future benefit of all whistleblowers".
"I am particularly proud that, as a young organisation with very few resources, we have made a real impact on government, becoming the Secretariat to the APPG on Whistleblowing and being instrumental in introducing a Bill in Parliament to create the Office of the Whistleblower. We have moved quickly and effectively with the tremendous support of many parliamentarians who are also working to end the misery inflicted on whistleblowers. This Office has the potential permanently to right so many wrongs that beset whistleblowers day in and day out".
"There comes a time when new thinking and new approaches are needed and I feel that while I have been able to contribute to the success of WhistleblowersUK in the past it is now time for others to continue that success into the future. As I step down I am delighted to welcome Tessa Munt as the new Chair of WhistleblowersUK. Her considerable experience as an MP and in Government will be invaluable.”
"We are fortunate and very grateful to have been supported by donations from individuals and organisations alike and would like to thank those responsible and encourage others to support our valuable work".
"Finally, may I recognise and thank Georgina Halford-Hall our CEO and all of her team for their support and hard work for whistleblowers and everybody else I have had the good fortune to meet who are also working for the benefit of all whistleblowers".