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Catherine Johnstone CBE

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CEO at Royal Voluntary Service
📍 Marston St Lawrence, England, United Kingdom

Catherine Johnstone is a seasoned CEO in the non-profit sector, currently leading the Royal Voluntary Service. Her extensive career, which began as a Registered General Nurse, includes nearly seven years as CEO of Samaritans, showcasing her deep-rooted expertise in health, social care, and inspiring large-scale voluntary action.

Outside of her executive duties, her primary passion is enabling the "gift of voluntary service." She is a proud mother of five and grandmother of four, which she notes keeps her grounded, busy, and entertained, reflecting a strong connection to her family.

For her extensive work in suicide prevention during her time at Samaritans, she was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Marston St Lawrence, England, United Kingdom
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Voluntary Service
As CEO of Royal Voluntary Service, she champions volunteering's role in supporting the NHS and local communities, spearheading initiatives like the Coronation Champions Awards.
Charity Leadership
Her career is defined by leadership at major UK charities, including Samaritans and Migrant Help, with a focus on strategy and service delivery.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
CEO
Royal Voluntary Service
3-2016 - 4-2017
Interim CEO
Migrant Help
1-2016 - 5-2018
Charity Advisor
The October Club
4-2013 - 5-2017
Chairman
Directory of Social Change
2009 - 2015
CEO
Samaritans
In the press

Media appearances

Catherine Johnstone, CEO of Royal Voluntary Service (Spotify Episode). Featured in Spotify
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Leadership Worth Sharing: Catherine Johnstone, CEO of the Royal Voluntary Service. Featured in ACEVO
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Education
1982 - 1985
Registered General Nurse
West Essex School of Nursing
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