{"id":197521,"date":"2026-02-03T16:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avow.org\/?p=197521"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:30:50","slug":"olga_fahey_trustee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avow.org\/cy\/olga_fahey_trustee\/","title":{"rendered":"AVOW Welcome Olga Fahey to the Trustee Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"coast-drone\" data-bg-image=\"url\" data-tooltip=\"Coast Drone\" class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1610726102949 liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd577f2 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-has-bg vc_column-gap-0 vc_row-o-full-height\"><div class=\"ld-container container-fluid\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer vc_row-has-column-align vc_row-o-columns-stretch vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-bottom vc_row-flex\"><style>@media (min-width: 992px) { .liquid-column-responsive-6a28d7fd57960 > .vc_column-inner {padding-top:0px !important; padding-bottom:0px !important;  }  } <\/style><div data-row-bg=\"http:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-25-dt.jpg?id=197522\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5795f liquid-column-responsive-6a28d7fd57960 vc_col-has-fill lqd-has-bg-markup row-bg-appended lqd-column-top-onmobile\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  vc_custom_1770136008556\" style=\"background-position:center center !important;\"><span class=\"row-bg-loader\"><\/span><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row-bg-inner\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"row-bg\" ><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>@media (min-width: 768px) { .liquid-column-responsive-6a28d7fd57a49 > .vc_column-inner {padding-top:150px !important; padding-bottom:150px !important;  }  } @media (min-width: 992px) { .liquid-column-responsive-6a28d7fd57a49 > .vc_column-inner {padding-top:0px !important; padding-right:10vmax !important; padding-bottom:120px !important; padding-left:10vmax !important;  }  } <\/style><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6 liquid-column-6a28d7fd57a48 liquid-column-responsive-6a28d7fd57a49\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  vc_custom_1610725391311\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  data-custom-animations=\"true\" data-ca-options='{\"triggerHandler\":\"inview\",\"animationTarget\":\"all-childs\",\"duration\":\"1600\",\"delay\":\"180\",\"ease\":\"power4.out\",\"direction\":\"forward\",\"initValues\":{\"y\":55,\"rotationY\":50,\"transformOriginX\":50,\"transformOriginY\":50,\"transformOriginZ\":\"0px\",\"opacity\":0},\"animations\":{\"y\":0,\"rotationY\":0,\"transformOriginX\":50,\"transformOriginY\":50,\"transformOriginZ\":\"0px\",\"opacity\":1}}'><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd57b54 h3{color:rgb(198, 229, 195);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd57b54 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd57b54\">\n\t<h3 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  AVOW Welcomes a new Trustee<\/h3><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2{color:rgb(198, 229, 195);}.ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:60px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:70px; }  } @media (min-width: 992px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:6.5vw; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {line-height:1em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {--element-line-height:1em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {letter-spacing:-0.02em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {margin-top:0.15em !important; margin-bottom:0.2em !important;  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}.ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:60px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:70px; }  } @media (min-width: 992px) { .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {font-size:6.5vw; }  } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {line-height:1em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {--element-line-height:1em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {letter-spacing:-0.02em; } .ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad h2 {margin-top:0.15em !important; margin-bottom:0.2em !important;  } <\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading text-uppercase ld_fancy_heading_6a28d7fd58cad\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  Olga Fahey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd59a83\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-6a28d7fd59ba7\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  ><style>.ld_spacer_6a28d7fd59c22{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a28d7fd59c22\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>AVOW works hard to ensure that its board of trustees is made up of a collection of dynamic people from all walks of life. This ensures that, as a charity, we are able to hear different voices and respond to the changing landscape of the voluntary and community sector with confidence and pride.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>One of our newest trustees is Olga Fahey, a business director and entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience. Olga has served as a director across several companies and is the co\u2011founder of both a consultancy firm and a travel business. Olga also operates as an independent consultant under their own brand.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd59d4c\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-6a28d7fd59df9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_  liquid_vc_single_image-6a28d7fd5a136\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-9-dt.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Olga Fahey\" title=\"Olga Headshots 29th January 2026 high res-9-dt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-9-dt.webp 800w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-9-dt-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-9-dt-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-high-res-9-dt-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5a1df\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Olga became a trustee of AVOW after seeking an opportunity that aligned with her values and allowed her to use her extensive skills to contribute meaningfully to the community. Olga believes in the collaborative leadership approach that AVOW seeks to champion, applying her strong listening skills, thoughtful questioning, and constructive challenge to help ensure the organisation remains resilient, effective, and future\u2011focused.<\/p>\n<p>Olga\u2019s passion for different perspectives, accountability and building effective relationships sit very comfortably alongside AVOW\u2019s mission and values.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5a2f6\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5a3e3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>\n\u201c<em>I always wanted to find something that aligned with my values where I could use my skillset to give back. It\u2019s also an opportunity for me to develop new skillsets, help my personal and professional development, make new connections, and obviously make a difference with my contributions helping the charity achieve its goals.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Olga Fahey\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.ld_spacer_6a28d7fd5a467{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a28d7fd5a467\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5a50b\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5a5ee\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>During her time at AVOW so far, Olga has enjoyed working closely with Human Resources (HR) on a key project, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of AVOW\u2019s Business Plan for the coming years. This includes the exciting new regeneration project for TY AVOW, AVOW\u2019s home in Wrexham.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5a6c7\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5a793\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Outside of her role as a trustee for AVOW, Olga has a deep affection for dogs and is the proud owner of a Cavapoochon. Her love of the outdoors means they particularly enjoy taking time for long walks together. She is also an enthusiastic sports fan, regularly playing tennis and more recently has taken up Padel. While Olga enjoys watching a wide range of sports, rugby union remains a firm favourite.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>\n\u201c<em>I am excited to play a role in the future of AVOW and in supporting the organisation\u2019s plans to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community and surrounding areas<\/em>.\u201d- Olga Fahey\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5a8a8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_  liquid_vc_single_image-6a28d7fd5ab80\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-low-res-11-dt.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Olga Fahey, Leaning on a tree\" title=\"Olga Headshots, Leaning on a tree\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-low-res-11-dt.webp 800w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-low-res-11-dt-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-low-res-11-dt-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olga-Headshots-29th-January-2026-low-res-11-dt-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5ac18\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5ad1f\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  ><style>.ld_spacer_6a28d7fd5ad66{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6a28d7fd5ad66\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5adf8\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5aea0\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Being a trustee is an incredibly important volunteer role. You help support charities and ensure that they are true to their founding aims. Anyone can be a trustee, all you need is to be over 18, and be able to spare a few hours a month to attend a few meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Being a trustee opens up a world of opportunities and training that can help you grow as a person and performs a vital service for charities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row liquid-row-shadowbox-6a28d7fd5afb8\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row ld-row-outer\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5b06d\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_  liquid_vc_single_image-6a28d7fd5b4f5\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n.webp 500w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/avow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/423225277_398481969417105_5281743917740438630_n-320x320.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 liquid-column-6a28d7fd5b667\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"  >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you would like to know more about how to volunteer as a trustee, AVOW\u2019s volunteer centre would be happy to help. You can contact them on <a href=\"mailto:volunteer.centre@avow.org\">volunteer.centre@avow.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"AVOW Welcomes a new Trustee Olga Fahey AVOW works hard to ensure that its board of trustees is made up of a collection of dynamic people from all walks of life. 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