As of today, 27th June 2025, Bryan Clover steps down as CEO of the Rainy Day Trust, closing a chapter that spans nearly a decade of dedicated leadership. In his heartfelt farewell message, Bryan reflects on both professional milestones and deeply personal experiences that have shaped his passion for the sector — and he leaves with a powerful call to action for continued support of the charity he has championed so fiercely.
I'd like to thank you all for your support for the Trust over the last 9 ¾ years of my tenure and wish your businesses every success in the future.
I can't let this opportunity for one last plug to pass unused. In 2017 when our teenage daughter Evie fell ill and then in January 2018 when she died, we had to rely on the fabulous assistance of a number of charities to get us through what was to become an evil period in our lives. The message that I am rather clumsily trying to get across is that we are all just a moment away from needing a charity to help us. It can, and does, happen to people like you. The Rainy Day Trust will be there for you but only, and I mean only, if it gets the support that it needs. Please work with the Charity to make sure that it gets the funding that it needs to deliver the vital assistance to those in need. The charity sector is in crisis with thousands closing each year. The Rainy Day Trust is the ONLY charity that supports people in the home improvement industry and it would be criminal if it failed. It's time to step up to the proverbial plate and give my successor a good start.
The recruitment process for Bryan Clover’s replacement is underway, and all being well, a new CEO is expected to be in post at some stage in the autumn, depending on their notice period. In the meantime, Bryan’s mailbox and associated responsibilities will be covered by Roz Shabazz-Johnson, RDT Operations Manager, or one of the trustees. As a result, response times may be slower than usual, so if there is a delay in receiving a reply, please bear with the team. For any enquiries, please use ceo@rainydaytrust.org.uk.
If you have an urgent query, or one of your colleagues need assistance from the Rainy Day Trust, the usual contact details apply - 0800 915 4627 or drop us an e-mail on info@rainydaytrust.org.uk.
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