Georgia Fox has announced she will step down as Chair of Women on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) at the end of June, concluding nearly a decade at the helm of one of the automotive industry’s most respected charitable initiatives.

WOMAC is a volunteer-led organisation of women working across the automotive sector, first established in 1979. It supports a wide range of cancer charities through fundraising and advocacy, backing projects that focus on treatment innovation and improving quality of life for patients and their families.

Fox became a Patron of WOMAC in 1988 before joining the Committee in 2015. She was named Chair the following year, taking over from Janet Wilkinson, whose own 12-year tenure helped define the organisation’s modern impact.

“It was an honour to become a Patron of WOMAC back in 1988, and an even greater privilege to join the Committee in 2015,” Fox said. “During my time as Chair, we’ve supported 14 cancer charities — the 13th and 14th will be our 2025 charities. Together with our generous supporters and the incredible Team WOMAC, we’ve donated just shy of £200,000 during my time as Chair.”

Her leadership will be formally celebrated at WOMAC’s 2025 Fundraiser, taking place on 17th June at the Kia Oval. Held on the Corinthian Roof Terrace, the event will raise funds for BRIGHT Cancer Care and Skcin, continuing WOMAC’s tradition of supporting specialist charities that often operate with limited resources.

Reflecting on her time in the role, Fox recalled some of WOMAC’s most meaningful moments. “I’ll never forget my first cheque handover as Chair — an additional £10,000 to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust on top of our £15,000 pledge which we were able to give them at the Party. There were tears of joy that day, a powerful reminder of the impact WOMAC has on smaller charities that rely so heavily on support like ours.”

She paid tribute to fellow Committee members and those who inspired her along the way. “We helped fund two Marie Curie nurses and a beautiful garden at The Royal Marsden in memory of Lynda Shewan. And sadly, we’ve also said goodbye to the much-missed Jon Morgan. It was moving to see WOMAC come together to support Pancreatic Cancer UK in his memory.”

Fox said her departure was bittersweet. “None of this would have been possible without the incredible WOMAC Committee. Their dedication and energy make our events not just successful, but truly meaningful. Although I’m stepping back as Chair, I’ll still be at our events, proudly wearing my Patron hat and extracting money from guests with a smile!”

She added: “I have every confidence in the next Chair and look forward to supporting her as she takes the reins and guides WOMAC into its next chapter. With heartfelt thanks to all who have supported WOMAC and me over the years, this journey has meant the world.”

Fox’s successor will be announced in due course. She will remain Chair until the end of June.