Anna Hargrave has been named as the new transition CEO for GambleAware. Hargrave will lead the transition to the new gambling harms system while also managing the closure of the charity. This appointment comes as the responsibilities previously handled by GambleAware—including research, prevention, and treatment—shift to the UK Government and new commissioners in England, Scotland,
Anna Hargrave has been named as the new transition CEO for GambleAware.
Hargrave will lead the transition to the new gambling harms system while also managing the closure of the charity.
This appointment comes as the responsibilities previously handled by GambleAware—including research, prevention, and treatment—shift to the UK Government and new commissioners in England, Scotland, and Wales. The handover is set to be completed by March 2026 under the new statutory system.
GambleAware chair of trustees, Andy Boucher, commented:
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Zoë for her demonstrable and steadfast leadership. Myself and the board are immensely grateful for everything Zoe has done during her tenure. I also want to welcome and congratulate Anna on her new role. Over the next several months, we have some important delivery and legacy ambitions, and I am very confident that under Anna’s leadership we will achieve the positive ending for the charity we are all working towards.
With a renewed focus on handover activity until the end of March 2026 we will continue to ensure there is a smooth transition to the new statutory system to address gambling harm across Great Britain.”
As of September 30, Zoë Osmond OBE will no longer serve as CEO. From that point on, Hargrave will take on the position of transition CEO.