Claire Hubberstey

Claire has led the organisation’s strategic development, growth, and national influence, including the creation of Hope Street, the UK’s first residential alternative to custody for women and their children. The pioneering centre was officially opened in 2023 by Catherine, Princess of Wales and has since received seven Royal Institute of British Architects awards, including the prestigious RIBA MacEwen Award and RIBA Client of the Year Award for its social impact and innovation.

Before joining One Small Thing, Claire was Chief Executive of Safer London, a charity supporting young people affected by violence, exploitation, and crime. Having initially joined as Director of Projects and Partnerships, she led the development and expansion of specialist service delivery programmes across London. Under her leadership, Safer London experienced significant growth and national recognition, winning the 2015 Charity Award for Children and Young People.

Claire began her career as a secondary school teacher before moving into frontline and strategic work supporting vulnerable children and young people. She held a range of national leadership roles at The Children's Society and completed a secondment as a Policy Advisor within the former Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Alongside her executive leadership roles, Claire has served on a number of national advisory groups and government forums, including the Crown Prosecution Service Violence Against Women and Girls Scrutiny Panel chaired by Dame Elish Angiolini and is an experienced trustee and governance leader.