GambleAware Welcomes Andy Boucher as New Trustee to Guide Strategy

GambleAware, a leading charity dedicated to the prevention and treatment of gambling harms, has announced the appointment of Andy Boucher, a former partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as a new trustee. Boucher’s appointment heralds a significant addition to the board, strengthening the charity’s commitment to commissioning best practice prevention, education, treatment, and support services for the Great Britain gambling market.

GambleAware enhances its leadership team!

Andy Boucher, with a distinguished career at PwC, joins as a trustee, set to amplify the charity’s impact.

Boucher, a retired senior professional services partner and chartered accountant, brings over 34 years of experience to GambleAware. During his illustrious career, he has held numerous senior roles, with his tenure as a partner at PwC standing out. In this role, Boucher specialized in aiding groups with tax strategy development and implementation, demonstrating his acumen in financial and strategic planning.

His extensive experience extends beyond traditional corporate roles. Boucher has been actively involved in social purpose initiatives, focusing on areas such as social mobility, homelessness prevention, and advocating for neurodiversity in the workplace. This blend of professional expertise and social responsibility aligns perfectly with GambleAware’s mission.

As a new member of the GambleAware board, Boucher joins a team of esteemed trustees, including Chair Baroness Kate Lampard. “We’re delighted to welcome Andy to the board,” said Lampard. “His skills and experience will guide our direction in the upcoming years, helping us achieve the best outcomes for those affected by gambling harms.”

Boucher’s arrival at GambleAware coincides with the charity’s recent publication of research linking problem gambling with discrimination. Conducted by Ipsos UK and ClearView Research, supported by the University of Manchester, the study reveals the relationship between problem gambling and discrimination, especially in minority communities.

This research emphasizes the need for targeted interventions, which GambleAware is addressing through a new funding programme. With £4.3m available to organizations in England, Scotland, and Wales, the charity aims to tackle the issues highlighted in the research, including the higher rate of gambling harm among minority groups compared to white British gamblers.

Andy Boucher’s appointment to GambleAware represents a strategic move to enhance the charity’s capabilities in addressing gambling-related issues. His expertise, combined with the board’s diverse skills, positions GambleAware to make significant strides in mitigating gambling harms and advancing their mission for a safer gambling environment.