Marie Livingstone
Company Secretary, Barnardo's
Marie joined Barnardo’s in September 2006. Her role as Company Secretary encompasses responsibility for Legal and Data Protection, as well as Governance, for Barnardo’s and its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Barnardo’s, Marie worked in administration in the commercial sector before seizing the opportunity to put her skills to good use in the charitable sector. Marie is a Chartered Secretary and holds a degree in Scots law.
Barnardo’s is a leading UK children’s charity, with over 8,000 staff and more than 15,000 volunteers. Through its locally-based services, Barnardo’s helps children who have been sexually exploited and supports young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. Barnardo’s also finds loving adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care.
Barnardo’s has over 900 services across the UK, including counselling for abused children, advocacy and vocational training and support for young carers. Barnardo’s also campaigns to improve life for the children and young people who need us most.