Case study: Chair recruitment | Molly Huggins Foundation
We were delighted to support Molly Huggins with the recruitment of their new Chair. Read on to learn more about the process.
The Molly Huggins Foundation was created to deliver long-term, place-based investment in communities experiencing inequality, operating within the broader mission of the major UK housing group, Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing. With ambitions to mobilise £75m over the next decade and merge with the established migration charity, MTVH Migration Foundation, it required its first independent Chair. This appointment needed a values-led, high-profile leader able to embed community voice, build external trust and guide the Foundation through its next phase of growth and influence. Peridot Partners was engaged to design and deliver a process to identify someone who could both lead the Foundation and represent its purpose externally.
Category: Board Recruitment & Development
Consultant in charge
Clare Chesworth
Head of Social Justice
Clare Chesworth is Head of Social Justice at Peridot Partners. She brings extensive experience in recruitment, HR, and employability across diverse sectors, including events, education, and social justice. Over her recruitment career, she has honed invaluable skills such as active listening, building strong relationships, and fostering collaboration to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and candidates consistently.
With a passion for supporting marginalised communities, Clare focuses particularly on improving employment opportunities for individuals with additional needs. Before joining Peridot, she designed and led a post-16 provision at a SEN school, preparing young people with autism for apprenticeships and employment. Her dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion has driven her throughout her career, both in her work and as a school governor.
At Peridot, Clare's focus has expanded to working with organisations tackling complex social issues like homelessness and housing. She has led high-profile recruitment campaigns for leadership roles at charities such as Caudwell Children, Society of St James, and YMCA Downslink, always striving to place the right people in roles where they can make a lasting impact.
Outside of work, Clare is deeply involved in her local community and enjoys theatre, cooking for loved ones, and cheering on her sons at rugby matches. Friendly and approachable, she combines her professional expertise with a genuine care for people and their potential.
