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Company shows commitment in supporting the armed forces community Dawn and Peter Quick from No Boundaries Disability Consultancy Ltd have proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant. They wanted to show their commitment in supporting the armed forces community, especially after having both served in the Royal Air Force as part of the Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service. Dawn and Peter said that they recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute towards our country. No Boundaries Disability Consultancy Ltd will endeavour in their business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. No Boundaries Disability Consultancy was set up as it was felt that disability awareness still needs more recognition. We are a consultancy advising businesses on disability access and teaching
awareness to increase social value, reputation and revenue. We offer a unique training experience by using interactive and immersive resources from the inclusive design toolkit designed by Cambridge University. Over 12,000 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The AFC is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in HM Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. In December 2024 No Boundaries Disability Consultancy Ltd became the latest organisation in the Coventry and Warwickshire area to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Managing Director, Dawn Quick, said, “Following our combined service of 26 years in the Royal Air Force, we knew that we had to do something to give back to the Armed Forces community once we had established our company.”
Anna Sedgley to join Royal Shakespeare Company Board RSC announces that Anna Sedgley will join the RSC’s Board, subject to approval at the Company’s next AGM.
management experience will provide great support to the Company as it navigates future changes which are key to the RSC’s ongoing ambition and success’.
Anna’s most recent executive roles were as Chief Financial Officer at Bauer Media Group where she led portfolio and technology transformations across fifteen markets, and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Dow Jones. Her career spans finance, operations and corporate strategy in the media and business intelligence industries. Anna will join the RSC Risk, Audit and Finance Committee as part of the succession planning for the Committee.
During her executive career overseeing financial activities and governance, Anna has focused on leveraging technological advances to create value for customers and transform business processes. Anna is currently a non-executive board member and chair of the audit committee at FiscalNote Inc. She also serves on the board of the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, which helps vaccinate more than half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating infectious diseases, and the board of trustees for the Army Benevolent Fund. Anna also supports Happy Doggo, a social media led charity dedicated to alleviating the suffering of street dogs in Thailand.
Anna Sedgley said: ‘I'm thrilled to be joining the RSC Board of Trustees and its Risk Audit and Finance Committee. I look forward to collaborating with fellow trustees and the entire RSC community to inspire future generations through the transformative power of Shakespeare's work and the arts.’ RSC Chair, Shriti Vadera added: ‘I am very much looking forward to working with Anna and welcoming her to the RSC’s Board. Her financial and change
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Anna graduated from the University of Adelaide, qualified as a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
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