We are delighted to welcome Maggie to CRC. A former social worker, Maggie became a ChildLine Counsellor in 1992 and a full-time member of ChildLine Staff in 1997. She developed the UK-wide ChildLine in Partnership with Schools (CHIPS) programme that set up peer support schemes for and run by young people to tackle and prevent bullying behaviour in schools. In 2003 Maggie joined the Diana Award as Chief Executive Officer. The Award was set up in 1999 to act as a lasting legacy to Diana Princess of Wales’s belief that young people have the power to change the world and has recognised 38,000 young people to date. Maggie strongly believes in highlighting the inspirational contribution that children and young people are making to improve society. Iin 2010 she was awarded OBE for her services to children and young people. Maggie joined CRC as a vountary member of staff following her retirement in 2012