Natalie Daniels appointed as a Board Member to Sport England

Natalie Daniels

Appointed from 07 August 2023 until 06 August 2026.

Natalie has been committed to building sustainable and inclusive communities throughout her career. As an urbanist, Natalie has worked in the UK, the USA, Africa and Asia delivering a variety of major programmes, and has won multiple awards for this work. Currently a senior public servant in regional government, Natalie is proud to lead a team committed to improving the lives of Londoners through housing delivery, specialist and supported housing services, and housing policy. An experienced board member, she has had the privilege of serving charities working across housing, homelessness and international development.

The leadership, energy and collaborative spirit Natalie brings to all her work she believes was built through her sporting escapades. She had the pleasure of playing – and coaching - football, rugby league and rugby union to respectable levels. As well as having the scars to show for her sporting experience, it has also given her a deep understanding of the immense benefits of exercise to individuals and communities.

Remuneration and Governance Code

Remuneration for these roles is set at £218 per day. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Natalie Daniels has not declared any significant political activity.