Francesca Roberts joins CRASH as the industry charity's new Chief Executive. Francesca has been working in the UK charity sector for the last 15 years and previously was Chief Executive at RAFT and International Refugee Trust.

With considerable experience of working both in the UK and overseas, Francesca has worked for many years with projects that help people made homeless as a result of war and natural disasters.

"I am delighted to have been chosen to lead CRASH into the next stage of its development. CRASH is a unique charity that brings together the skills, expertise and enthusiasm of the UK construction and property sector to assist homelessness projects in the UK. It will be a real privilege to work with such a focused and successful charity."