We are delighted to announce the appointment of
Gail Jenson – Chief Executive Officer
Gail has 30 years of experience in the 3rd sector, public and private organisations bringing with her a diverse range of skills and experience in people and operational leadership, human resources and safeguarding.
Joining CADAS in 2021 as a Service Manager, and throughout 2025, has been working as Interim CEO. Her leadership has been invaluable, helping shape the foundations for CADAS and the team who remain committed to helping people in Cumbria with problematic substance use.
Gail says: "For over 30 years on the frontline and as a Manager, I have been driven, committed and passionate about supporting people and assisting them to make changes and realise their individual potential. Over the last 3 years at CADAS I have been inspired everyday by the amazing achievements of the people we support and the Team who are continuously committed to making a difference to people’s lives.
While CADAS was established in 1979 and is a constant in the community helping people; I am looking forward to the next chapter with the team, providing quality support, making change possible and exploring how we can further evolve to meet the needs of people who use our services."
Some exciting news
The CADAS Cumberland team, part of ‘Cumberland Cap’, are joint winner of CAP of the Year!
The CADAS Cumberland team who are part of ‘Cumberland Cap’ have been selected as a joint winner in the category of CAP of the Year for England!
CADAS have been part of a Sustance Use & Sports Project aimed at Young People called SPARKS. SPARKS aims to educate local people to the impact Vaping & Alcohol has on sporting performance. CADAS has been working with CAP to produce a presentation with the help of pupils from St Joseph's Secondary School.
Local sporting personalities have been filmed supporting these messages, and Emma Thompson explained that our Cumberland team played an integral part in them being successful.
Jen and Suzanne have played a major part in the development and the delivery of this project, and Eleanor created the logo and asset pack.
Jen will spend time is local schools presenting the powerpoint in assemblies and classroom workshops.