Charlotte Hatfield Appointed as a New Trustee

The Shackleton Foundation, which supports social entrepreneurs in Sir Ernest Shackleton’s mould, has strengthened its Board of Trustees it has announced today (25th June 2018).

Charlotte Hatfield has extensive marketing experience and knowledge across creative and analytical disciplines and has worked from both a client and an agency perspective and on major international consumer brands.  Through her brother, Henry Worsley, she has been associated with the Foundation since its inception and as a Trustee can continue to contribute to the valuable support that we provide.

Commenting on the appointment, Bill Shipton, the Shackleton Foundation’s Chairman said “I am delighted that Charlotte has joined the board of trustees. Her considerable experience, particularly in marketing, will add value to the trustee team as a whole and I am very proud and delighted to welcome her to the Board.”

Founded in 2007 by the descendants of the original Nimrod expedition, the Shackleton Foundation celebrates the legacy of the great man in a 21st Century context.

The Shackleton Foundation provides a unique solution to the varied problems of today’s disadvantaged youth.  They do this by providing seed-funding to social entrepreneurs who exemplify the spirit of Sir Ernest Shackleton: inspirational leaders with innovative projects that make a positive impact to the lives of disadvantaged young people.