A senior church administrator, in the Church of England has joined the Council of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
Helen Simmons, Director of Finance and Operations of the Diocese of London, is now a member of the RSCM’s governing body which comprises leading church musicians, as well as members with business, marketing, education and legal expertise.
Helen Simmons was appointed as Director of Finance and Operations at the Diocese of London last year. Before that she held similar posts with a number of charities including Jewish Care, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Crisis (formerly known as Crisis at Christmas). Mrs Simmons also served as Trustee and Vice Chair of the Charity Finance Directors’ Group. She is currently Treasurer of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
Commenting on her appointment, Lindsay Gray, Director of the RSCM is pleased to welcome her to the charity. “Helen brings to the RSCM not only her financial skills, but long and considerable experience of working in the charity sector.” Helen has also been a volunteer herself for Crisis, and a befriender for Age Concern. She has two small children.