Vicky Hickey and Fiona Oliver are new joint chief executives of Wiltshire Community Foundation.
Mrs Hickey has been finance and operations director of the foundation for six years. Mrs Oliver has been director of development and marketing for three years.
They stepped in as interim joint chief executives in April after Rosemary Macdonald left to take up the role of chief executive at UK Community Foundations.
Chairman of trustees Ashley Truluck CB CBE said: “Vicky and Fiona stepped up in a very challenging period for the community foundation and its staff as it responded to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The fact that we have raised more than £1.1 million and distributed £850,000 so far to support more than 200 groups in Wiltshire and Swindon is a testament to their leadership and the hard work of the staff. This appointment recognises the level of confidence the trustees have in that leadership and the teamwork they inspired.”
Mrs Hickey and Mrs Oliver said: “We are honoured and excited to be chosen to follow in Rosemary’s footsteps in leading this excellent team. We look forward to working with the trustees and all of the wonderful supporters, donors, partners and groups across the county.
“The last six months have been a huge challenge for the voluntary sector and there is plenty of hard work ahead as we strive to support and encourage the incredible work undertaken by so many amazing groups to make life better for every community in Wiltshire and Swindon.”
To donate to the Wiltshire and Swindon Coronavirus Response Fund or to find out how to apply for a grant, go to wiltshirecf.org.uk.