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Don Shenker leaves Alcohol Concern

Published:  24 October, 2011


The chief executive of health charity Alcohol Concern, Don Shenker, is stepping down after the group failed to secure sufficient funding.

The chief executive of health charity Alcohol Concern, Don Shenker, is stepping down after the group failed to secure sufficient funding.


The charity's board decided to restructure the senior management team after core funding was lost, and cut the chief executive and fundraising director's roles down to part-time.


Shenker, who has been with the organisation for six years has decided to leave in favour of a full-time position elsewhere.

Alcohol Concern chairman Richard Sumray said: "Don has made a huge contribution to the campaign to reduce the harm that alcohol causes to individuals and society. Coming from leading an alcohol treatment agency, he understood the issues extremely well and he has put his knowledge to good effect during his time with Alcohol Concern. He raised the profile of alcohol nationally and has worked tirelessly for change. He has made a very significant contribution and will be missed."


Shenker added that it had been a "a privilege" to work as chief executive. "We have undoubtedly made great progress in raising both public and parliamentary awareness on a range of alcohol issues and I hope the organisation can continue to advocate on behalf of its members and supporters successfully."


Eric Appleby, who was chief executive at Alcohol Concern for 14 years, is returning for a year to act as interim chief executive.

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