The Gambling Awareness Organization has declared the selection of Andy Boucher as their newest board member, who previously held the position of partner at PwC.
Boucher will join the Gambling Awareness Organization’s governing body and contribute to the charity’s efforts in establishing top-tier prevention, education, treatment, and support services. The Gambling Awareness Organization serves the UK gambling industry.
Boucher is a retired senior professional services partner and certified accountant with over three decades of experience.
Throughout his professional journey, he has held numerous leadership roles, most notably as a partner at PwC. Boucher held this position for more than 16 years, specializing in assisting organizations in developing and implementing their tax strategies.
Boucher also served as an EMEA tax manager at Accenture and a European tax manager at Smith & Nephew.
In the latter stages of his career, Boucher became actively involved in social purpose initiatives both personally and professionally. These included social mobility, homelessness and homelessness prevention, and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Kate Lampard, chair of the Gambling Awareness Organization’s board of trustees, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the board.” “He brings a wealth of skills and experience that will be advantageous to us and help guide us in the years to come.
The Gambling Awareness Organization has appointed Boucher, a seasoned professional, as their trustee.
Were thrilled to collaborate with him, believing he’ll be a valuable asset in ensuring those impacted by gambling receive the most effective assistance.
Lampard joins other board members including Saffron Cordery, Sean Griffiths, Michelle Haigman, Rachel Pierce, Paul Simpson, Baroness Hilary Armstrong, Marina Gibbs, Mubin Haq, Kola Vangatu Valsaraj, Mel Nebrajani, and Sir Alan Moses.
A recent report from GambleAware reveals a connection between problematic gambling and prejudice.
The investigation, conducted by Ipsos UK and ClearView Research with support from the University of Manchester, examined the potential relationship between problematic gambling and discrimination.
GambleAware highlighted the primary finding as the link between problematic gambling and discrimination. Half of individuals from minority ethnic groups struggling with gambling issues were more likely to encounter discrimination in public compared to those without a gambling problem.
Some participants in the study shared how experiencing prejudice heightened their vulnerability to gambling issues. This encompassed racism and discrimination leading to increased gambling, as well as feelings of exclusion, limited job opportunities, and an elevated risk of mental health challenges.
GambleAware will provide enhanced support.
Recent news reveals that GambleAware will introduce a fresh funding initiative this month. The purpose of this program is to tackle concerns identified in an independent investigation.
The independent research uncovered that minority communities exhibit a 31% gambling participation rate. This figure falls short of the participation rate among white Britons, which stands at 48%. However, a significant 42% of gamblers from minority backgrounds have encountered some form of gambling-related harm, in contrast to 20% of white British gamblers.
In response to these findings, GambleAware will allocate £4.3 million (€5 million/$5.5 million) to organizations across England, Scotland, and Wales to assist in addressing these issues.
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