Christopher Robert Wright
Chief Executive Officer at Catch22 Charity Ltd.
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Chris Wright is Chief Executive of Catch22, the social business driving public service reform.
He leads the team of 1,800 staff and volunteers that supports over 60,000 people nationally.
With 30 years' experience across the social care and criminal justice systems, his background spans practice (Chris originally trained as a social worker and probation officer, establishing Nottingham’s first multi-agency Youth Offending Team) and policy (as Head of Performance at the Youth Justice Board).
Chris has long advocated the need for radical reform of a wide range of public services.
Under his leadership, Catch22 has not only delivered significant frontline impact, but has grown its work supporting others to transform their services; from advising government behind closed doors through to supporting and investing in big ideas and small delivery charities.
Chris is the Chair of Catalyst Choices CIC.
Alongside his involvement in Catch22 led enterprises, he is also a Director of We are Juno CICI, Juno Support Services Limited and Capacity LLP.
He is a 2018 Grant Thornton 'Face of a Vibrant Economy,' a Fellow of the British Exploring Society, a trustee of Community Links, a trustee of Unlocked Graduate and a trustee of The Lighthouse CIO.
He is also a visiting lecturer at Baynes Business School’s Centre for Charity Effectiveness.
Christopher Robert Wright active positions
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Only Connect UK Ltd.
 Only Connect UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Only Connect UK Ltd. operates a criminal justice charity service and social assistance. It offers criminal justice, enterprise, criminal prevention, training and employment, and arts in criminal justice services. The company was founded by Daniel Rayne Kruger and Emma Kruger in 2006 is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Catch22 Charity Ltd.
 Catch22 Charity Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catch22 Charity Ltd. operates as a charity service and social assistance. It provides individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or referral services, including refugee, disaster and temporary relief services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Numbers For Good Ltd.
 Numbers For Good Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Numbers For Good Ltd. creates financial solutions that allow organisations to fund social and environmental projects and connect investors with opportunities for financial and social returns. Its services include social impact bonds, incubators and accelerators, invest funds and exploring and preparing for social investment. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd.
 Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd. is a British company that was founded in 2012. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The company provides young people with alternative education to progress and succeed in sustained education or employment. | Director/Board Member | 19/11/2012 |
Include
 Include Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Include is a British company that provides higher education services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1989. | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2013 |
Former positions of Christopher Robert Wright
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Big Society Capital Ltd.
 Big Society Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Better Society Capital Ltd. (Better Society Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Ronald M. Cohen in April 2012. The firm is headquartered in London. | Chairman | - |
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Catch22 Charity Ltd.
Catch22 Charity Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catch22 Charity Ltd. operates as a charity service and social assistance. It provides individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or referral services, including refugee, disaster and temporary relief services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Big Society Capital Ltd.
Big Society Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Better Society Capital Ltd. (Better Society Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Ronald M. Cohen in April 2012. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
Only Connect UK Ltd.
Only Connect UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Only Connect UK Ltd. operates a criminal justice charity service and social assistance. It offers criminal justice, enterprise, criminal prevention, training and employment, and arts in criminal justice services. The company was founded by Daniel Rayne Kruger and Emma Kruger in 2006 is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Numbers For Good Ltd.
Numbers For Good Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Numbers For Good Ltd. creates financial solutions that allow organisations to fund social and environmental projects and connect investors with opportunities for financial and social returns. Its services include social impact bonds, incubators and accelerators, invest funds and exploring and preparing for social investment. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Include
Include Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Include is a British company that provides higher education services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1989. | Consumer Services |
Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd.
Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catch22 Multi Academies Trust Ltd. is a British company that was founded in 2012. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The company provides young people with alternative education to progress and succeed in sustained education or employment. | Commercial Services |
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