GamCare promotes Roseblade as new chief of staff

Gambling support charity GamCare has appointed Alexa Roseblade as its new chief of staff with immediate effect.

Roseblade takes on the position having served as head of children and young people at GamCare since June 2020. As chief of staff, she will join the charity’s core leadership team.

The new role will see Roseblade oversee the charity’s annual governance programme and operational delivery, processes and ways of working. She will also support development of relationships and partnerships to support GamCare’s work in helping those affected by gambling harm.

During her time as head of children and young people, Roseblade led the charity’s Young People’s Service and the Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme (YPGHPP). Since April 2020, it has delivered workshops to over 133,000 young people and 28,000 professionals.

Prior to joining GamCare, Roseblade worked for other charitable organisations including Cancer Research UK and the National Deaf Children’s Society. She also spent time with Diabetes UK and not-for-profit Sense.

GamCare entering new chapter

“In my four years at GamCare I have seen the vital work our dedicated staff deliver for those who need our support,” Roseblade said. “Not just through our Helpline and Treatment services, but our many impactful prevention and education programmes.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with GamCare’s staff and board to support the charity as we enter a new chapter for gambling support services in the UK.”

Margot Daly, executive chair at GamCare, also welcomed the appointment. Daly praised the work Roseblade did in her previous role with the organisation. 

“I am delighted to welcome Alexa, following on from her important work in our Children and Young People’s services and helping develop GamCare into the charity it is today. 

“I look forward to Alexa’s expertise in supporting GamCare’s board – and our leadership team – to continue delivering towards our mission of reducing gambling harms in the UK.”