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INSIGHTS Public Lecture: The long march to women and children’s rights – Coram and the Foundling Hospital by Dr Carol Homden
Dr Carol Homden, Chief Executive, Coram
Date/Time: Thursday 6 March 2025, 5.30pm
Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
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Founded by Royal Charter, Thomas Coram’s Foundling Hospital in London has cared for babies and children from disadvantaged backgrounds since the eighteenth century. It has developed into a group of organisations supporting thousands of children, young people, and families, and has its own museum and public art gallery.
Biography
Carol started her career setting up print media enterprises before becoming Director of Marketing and Development at the University of Westminster, later moving to the British Museum in 1999 as its first Director of Marketing and Public Affairs. Her affinity for improving the lives of young people led her to the position of Commercial Director for the Prince’s Trust in 2003, and she became Chief Executive of Coram in 2007.
Formerly a member of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, Carol served on the Adoption Leadership Board for seven years and is a continuing member of the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She was Chair of the National Autistic Society for ten years and is now Chair of Diabetes UK. Carol was awarded a CBE in 2013 for her contribution to services for children and families.
