THE new boss of an Oswestry charity that provides mobility therapy for children says they intend to welcome more users to their service.

Helen Knight has joined The Movement Centre in Oswestry as chief executive officer (CEO), which is not publicly-funded and operates out of the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt hospital in Gobowen.

The centre specialises in Targeted Training, a unique and innovative approach that focuses on helping children with movement difficulties achieve greater independence and mobility.

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She has previously worked with The Movement Centre as a consultant and supported the charity in the transition from a period whereby parents had to pay a contribution towards their child’s therapy to the service becoming fully-funded for all.

And Helen said she was looking forward to taking the charity further afield and to support the Trustees’ plans to welcome a record breaking number of children through the doors.

“I feel very excited and privileged to be appointed as the new CEO of such an amazing charity.

“I have seen first-hand the positive impact the Targeted Training course has on the children who visit us and of course their families too.

“The difference from their first appointment to their last review is wonderful to see and the stories families tell us about the difference The Movement Centre has made to their family life is what inspires the whole team to work so hard.

“The Shropshire community certainly holds The Movement Centre close to their hearts.

“I wish to thank them for that and I am looking forward to meeting more of our dedicated supporters and fundraisers in the coming weeks.”

Helen is working two days a week at the charity, while also running her own business, Knight’s Consultancy, which supports charities across the UK.

Kate Halewood, chairman of Trustees at The Movement Centre, said: “We are confident Helen is the right person to lead the team through this next period due to her extensive and successful experience in the charity sector.

“Our current funds allow us to support children through their therapy programme while also being able to take the standing frame home for the course of their treatment.

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“However, we have many more children on our waiting list, and with the growth strategy developed by Helen, we know we will be able to offer so many more families our fully funded life changing therapy.

“Our admin support team and our talented physios certainly make the centre tick and as a small team - but mighty team - we are buzzing about the future of The Movement Centre.”

For more information about The Movement Centre, please visit www.the-movement-centre.co.uk or contact Curtis Langley at curtis@themovementcentre.co.uk for fundraising support ideas.