Chris Sherwood
CEO of NSPCC
Chris Sherwood is the CEO of the NSPCC, one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect and protecting young people from harm.
The first in his family to attend university, Chris graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in history and society. He subsequently built a distinguished career in the charity sector, holding leadership roles at organisations including Scope, Relate, the RSPCA and the World Federation for Animals.
Since 2025, Chris has led the NSPCC at a time of growing challenges for children’s safety, particularly in the digital world. He is committed to strengthening Childline, tackling online abuse and exploitation, and ensuring that children’s voices and lived experiences remain central to decisions affecting their lives.
Chris Sherwood
CEO of NSPCC
Chris Sherwood is the CEO of the NSPCC, one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect and protecting young people from harm.
The first in his family to attend university, Chris graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in history and society. He subsequently built a distinguished career in the charity sector, holding leadership roles at organisations including Scope, Relate, the RSPCA and the World Federation for Animals.
Since 2025, Chris has led the NSPCC at a time of growing challenges for children’s safety, particularly in the digital world. He is committed to strengthening Childline, tackling online abuse and exploitation, and ensuring that children’s voices and lived experiences remain central to decisions affecting their lives.
