Blacon resident Sarah joins Avenue Services board

15 January 2025

We’re delighted to welcome Blacon resident Sarah Kirkup to the Avenue Services board as a Community Director.

Originally from Norfolk, Sarah has lived in Blacon for 10 years, having been drawn to the area by the local facilities and strong sense of community spirit.

Sarah has a degree in International Relations from Nottingham Trent University and a master’s in Business Studies from the University of Chester.

Her professional experience includes roles in economic development at the University of Chester and as Fundraising Manager for Chester Cathedral. Her current role, as Partnerships and Development Manager for Chester-based organisation Eden Interactive, sees her working with charities and supporting them with their digital transformation.

Sarah also has experience serving as a board director for local charities, including a previous term on the board of Avenue Services.

Sarah enjoys keeping fit, having run a marathon and two ultramarathons during 2024, and is a member of a local church based in Chester city centre.

She said: “I’m thrilled to be appointed to the Avenue Services board and I’m looking forward to getting to work and helping to deliver positive impacts for Blacon and our local community.

“I hope to bring new ideas and to act as a spokesperson for the wider community. I also hope I can use my skills and experience to further develop the strong connections Avenue Services already has with the voluntary sector and drive effective working and outcomes for Blacon.”

Paul Knight, Head of Avenue Services, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sarah back to the Avenue Services board. She brings a real passion for Blacon and has the skills, experience and commitment that can help us make a real difference.”