KPMG Foundation CEO to lead children’s charity Buttle

Kevin joins Buttle from the KPMG Foundation, where he led their national grant-making programme focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Kevin previously served as Chief Executive of two national youth organisations, City Year UK and ThinkForward. A youth and community worker and further education teacher by background, he brings over two decades of cross-sector leadership experience spanning charities, public services and social investment.

Commenting on his appointment, Kevin Munday said:

“I am delighted to be joining Buttle, an organisation with a powerful history of supporting children and young people at times of real need. Its focus on removing barriers and enabling opportunity aligns closely with my own commitment to improving outcomes for those facing the toughest challenges. I look forward to working with our team and partners to implement Buttle’s new strategy and extend our impact even further.”

Founded in 1953, Buttle works to support children and young people across the UK who face crisis situations, financial hardship and multiple social challenges. The charity delivers fast, holistic grants designed to improve emotional, educational, and social outcomes. With their new strategy venturing into advocacy and influencing work for the first time, Kevin joins at a crucial time for the charity.

Buttle has also welcomed Director of Fundraising and Communications Lisa Oeder to the team. Lisa has 30 years of fundraising and communications experience in the charity sector from various organisations from large-scale international and children charities to small, locally focused causes. She comes from ShareAction where she was Head of Fundraising and was previously Deputy Director of Global Fundraising and Engagement at Lumos.

On joining the Buttle team Lisa said:
“I’m delighted to have joined Buttle at this exciting time in their new strategy, and am looking forward to working alongside the team and all of our supporters and partners to make a real difference in children’s lives.”

Buttle Chair of Trustees Aniela Shuckburgh had this to say:

“The Board is delighted to welcome Kevin as Chief Executive. His extensive experience in the sector, specifically in youth work and helping vulnerable children and young people write their own futures is exactly what we need at Buttle. His leadership will be invaluable as we strive for our vision that poverty and crisis do not define a child’s future. We very much look forward to working with him.”