
Rev Lyn Weston is a visionary leader and seasoned strategist with a unique blend of marketplace expertise and missional drive. As Chief Partnerships Officer at Compassion UK & Ireland, she leads a dynamic team committed to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name—mobilising churches, philanthropists, advocates, and event leaders to build long-term, transformative relationships that fuel Compassion’s mission.
With a gift for galvanising people and casting bold vision, Lyn is spearheading efforts toward Compassion’s ambitious goal to double the number of children served in effective programming by 2030. Her leadership is deeply rooted in a Biblical mandate for justice, powered by prayer, and animated by a conviction that true partnership unlocks the outpouring of time, talent and treasure.
Prior to Compassion, Lyn served as Chief Mission Officer at Christians Against Poverty (CAP), where she inspired the UK Church to actively support individuals in debt and poverty while equipping believers in evangelism and discipleship. Her passion for church transformation also shaped her work at LICC (London Institute for Contemporary Christianity), where she led Anglican partnerships across the Communion, and at the Diocese of Chester, where she drove diocesan-wide strategy for evangelism, discipleship and youth engagement.
Before her vocational transition into full-time ministry, Lyn led a successful business career spanning over two decades in global banking. As Senior Vice President of Strategic Change, she managed high-stakes transformations—mergers, sales & acquisitions, E-2-E organisational & cultural change, and regulatory programmes—delivering impact at the highest levels.
Ordained in 2017, Lyn continues to serve her local church in the North West of England, drawing from both her theological training with Durham University and her corporate experience. Whether in the boardroom or pulpit, her passion remains the same: to see lives transformed and the Church mobilised for redemptive impact.
At the Wonderful Summit, Lyn will deliver a mini keynote as part of the Moments of Wonder segment, sharing compelling insights on “Innovations with Compassion.” In this session, she will cast a powerful vision for how Compassion is embracing innovative approaches to release even more children from poverty, and how partnerships are fuelling this bold ambition. Her update is designed to inform and excite, offering a glimpse into the future of Compassion’s work—and she’ll close with a heartfelt invitation to the community to play their part in this transformative journey..