A Conversation with Leo Skyner, the CFO of Oxfam International, Co-founder of Out4Cricket and Trustee of ShelterBox

In this episode, I speak to Leo Skyner, CFO of Oxfam International and we discusses his transition to the charity sector and his motivation for remaining in the sector.

Leo also talks about his roles as a trustee and co-founder of a community interest company (C.I.C.) and shares insights on the evolving role of finance in the charity sector and the challenges of stakeholder management. He highlights the significant changes in the funding landscape and the ongoing conversation about decolonization in global aid and development.

We talk about Leo’s C.I.C., Out for Cricket - a CIC that focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusion in cricket, the reason for the structure chosen (C.I.C. not charity), and their biggest challenge.

Listen to the episode to hear the advice Leo has for C.I.C. founders and those starting a career in the charity sector ...