Martin Singer - South Yorkshire Charity Mentors

Martin previously led the development of SYCM through its pilot period and was CEO until January 2025. Martin's career has included 25 years in retail leadership positions (branch, regional and Head Office roles) mainly working for John Lewis and Waitrose. More recently, Martin was an independent business consultant. From March 2025, Martin will be CEO at South Yorkshire's Community Foundation. Martin also volunteers as a Trustee with The Sheffield Museums Trust and Sheffield Cathedral Enterprises.

Our mentoring programme connects the senior leaders of South Yorkshire’s charities and community groups with experienced leaders from other sectors, giving them the opportunity to secure strategic level mentoring and support. Our proactive programme is based on short term mentoring relationships which mainly focus on strategic issues. The programme is free of charge.

sycharitymentors@sycm.org.uk