Variety, the Children’s Charity appoints Marc Goldberg and Debra Cooper to North West PROPS board
Variety, the Children’s Charity has welcomed Marc Goldberg, CEO of Sales & Distribution at Together, and Debra Cooper, Partner at Hill Dickinson as its newest board members.
Both Marc and Debra join a team of industry leaders helping to deliver one of the property calendar’s landmark events.
Marc (pictured above) brings more than 30 years of expertise in commercial finance and a long-standing commitment to driving social impact through business, having supported the charity financially for many years.
Marc said: “I’ve long admired Variety’s work promoting equity and inclusion, values that are shared by myself and Together.
“I was delighted to join the board to help shape a brighter future for children. My focus is on raising awareness and rallying business support to fund Variety’s life-changing programmes.
“Events like the North West Props are vital, uniting the region’s professionals to celebrate success and raise money that makes a real difference to families in our communities.
“Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the North West’s property sector is performing well. My appointment to the Variety board comes at an exciting time for the region, with promising investment opportunities continuing to emerge.”
Debra (pictured above), a seasoned property law expert with more than 16 years experience joins the board as Variety prepares for the flagship fundraising event.
Debra said: “Joining the Variety board is a true honour. It is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded industry leaders to deliver a standout event on the property calendar while raising funds for Variety’s life changing work with children and families.
“Despite the headwinds facing the wider market, the North West remains full of ambition, innovation and opportunity. The sector is driven by strategic development and a growing commitment to sustainability and technology.
“I’m excited to work with this high calibre board and the Variety team to make the 2025 event a powerful celebration of the region’s unity and generosity and to also build as many buses as we possibly can!”
Lyn Staunton, Development Director at Variety, said: “ Marc and Debra’s wealth of experience and commitment to both the property sector and charitable causes makes them both a fantastic addition to the board.
“The North West Props Awards is not only a celebration of industry excellence but also a vital fundraising event that directly supports disabled and disadvantaged children that need it most in the region.
“With Marc and Debra on board and the continued dedication of our incredible Board members , we are confident that the 2025 event will be our most impactful yet.”
The appointments come as nominations open for the 2025 North West PROPS Awards, set to take place on Thursday October 16, in Manchester
The North West PROPS awards offer the chance for property professionals to celebrate the sector’s achievements while raising funds for disabled and disadvantaged children.
The 2024 event saw more than £285,00 raised for children in the region, as well as four sunshine coaches sponsored on the evening.
Nominations are now open to recognise the best talent in the North West’s property sector. For more information, please visit https://www.variety.org.uk/event/the-northwest-props-awards/.
For sponsorship or table enquiries, please contact Gabriella Feld at gabriella.feld@variety.org.uk.
