Gracia McGrath

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Gracia McGrath

OBE
Born (1961-07-20) 20 July 1961 (age 60)
Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
EducationHolt Hill Convent
OccupationCEO of Chance UK
Years active2001-present
Awards OBE
Website www.chanceuk.com -->

Gracia Mary McGrath O.B.E. (born 20 July 1961) is the former chief executive officer of London-based charity Chance UK.

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Biography

Gracia McGrath was born on 20 July 1961, in Birkenhead, Cheshire (now Merseyside), the youngest of eight children to Denis and Mary McGrath. She attended Holt Hill Convent but was expelled for an argument with the head teacher at 16. [1] Encountering problems in her own school life, she was influenced to work with children with behavioural difficulties who undoubtedly experienced similar problems.

Work for Chance UK

McGrath has worked in the voluntary sector for more than 20 years. She became CEO of Chance UK in 2001, which has grown significantly under her leadership. It runs a pioneering franchise scheme that sees the Chance UK programme run in partnership with other organisations across the UK.

Recognition

In 2009, McGrath received an O.B.E. for services to children with special needs. [2]

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References

  1. "Third Sector Magazine".
  2. "List of 2009 Birthday Honours" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2013.