Rackets Cubed is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Woodward as its new Charity Director, effective Wednesday 8th April.
Neil brings a wealth of experience in the charity, education and social impact sectors, with a strong track record of leading organisations focused on improving outcomes for children and young people. He has held a number of senior leadership roles, where he has driven strategic growth, strengthened partnerships and delivered measurable impact at scale.
Throughout his career, Neil has demonstrated a deep commitment to tackling inequality and creating opportunities for underserved communities. His experience spans programme development, organisational leadership and building high-performing teams, alongside working closely with schools, funders and wider stakeholders.
At Rackets Cubed, Neil will lead the next phase of the charity’s development, working to expand its reach and impact while continuing to deliver high-quality programmes that combine sport, education and wellbeing support for children.
The Board would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Justine Hebert, who has served as Interim CEO since November 2025. Justine has done an outstanding job in leading the organisation through this period, successfully transitioning and reorganising the team, and ensuring strong foundations are in place for the next phase of growth.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Neil to Rackets Cubed. His experience, leadership and passion for our mission make him an outstanding appointment as we look to grow our impact and reach more children who can benefit from our programmes.”
Neil Woodward added:
“I am excited to be joining Rackets Cubed at such an important time in its journey. The organisation has a powerful model and a clear sense of purpose, and I look forward to working with the team and partners to build on this strong foundation and expand its impact.”
Rackets Cubed looks forward to the leadership, insight and energy Neil will bring as it continues to grow and support more children and communities.