As Chief Executive of Chelsea Foundation since August 2024, Laura has overseen the development of Chelsea Foundation’s 2025–2030 strategy and responsible for income generation, senior stakeholder management, governance and leading the Foundation’s work bringing people together, creating healthier lives and shaping brighter futures. As part of her role, Laura also sits on the Business Management Committee of Chelsea Football Club.


Formerly Chief Executive of Chance to Shine along with previous roles at the Mayor of London’s office, Marylebone Cricket Club, Durham City School Sports Partnership and Volleyball England, Laura has extensive experience within the sports and charities sector and is also a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Surrey County Cricket Club.

Barbara Charone is a world-renowned public relations professional and is among the most respected women working in the music business, with the Guardian once dubbing her as ‘Britain's most powerful music PR’.

As director and co-founder of one of the country’s leading music PR firms, MBC PR, Charone’s clients include Madonna, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Lewis Capaldi and Kasabian.

After growing up in Chicago, Barbara relocated to London after university and by the early '80s discovered the joys of Chelsea and has been a season ticket holder ever since. Charone also arranged for fellow Blues fan Suggs to sing the famous 1997 FA Cup final hit Blue Day.

She is also on the board of directors at Chelsea Football Club.

George Osborne is one of the UK’s most prominent political and economic figures, bringing extensive leadership and strategic experience to his role as a Trustee of the Chelsea Foundation.

George served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2010 to 2016 and previously held senior government roles including Shadow Chancellor and Member of Parliament for Tatton.

Since leaving politics, he has continued to work across media, finance, and investment, including serving as Editor of the Evening Standard and Chair of the British Museum.

Lifelong Chelsea supporter Louise Jacobs is an experienced and highly respected change manager, leadership and executive coach, hands-on fundraiser, and strategic thinker in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

Following a successful career in financial PR and private equity, Louise was appointed chief executive of the London Jewish Cultural Centre before becoming a trustee of multiple charitable organisations, including most recently chair of United Jewish Israel Appeal and trustee of Spread a Smile and Saracens' Multi-Academy Trust.

As a renowned executive and leadership coach, Jacobs has also worked with clients such as Save the Children and MIND.

A Chelsea legend and the club’s longest-serving women’s player, Millie made 314 appearances and won 20 trophies during an illustrious 12-year career. 

As Chelsea captain, she led the team through one of the most successful periods in its history.

Millie joined the Chelsea Foundation Board of Trustees, bringing her passion for supporting communities, empowering young people and creating positive social impact beyond the pitch.

A long-standing campaigner for equality, Piara Power is a former chief executive of Kick It Out and is the current executive director of anti-discrimination and social inclusion network Fare.

These organisations specialise in countering inequality and exclusion in football through co-ordinated action and common efforts.