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Varah

British  
/ ˈværə /

noun

  1. ( Edward ) Chad . 1911–2007, British Anglican clergyman, who founded (1953) the Samaritans counselling service

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Funding cuts and rising costs took much of the blame, with National Theatre executive director Kate Varah recently saying many in the industry are at "breaking point".

From BBC

Set up by an Anglican vicar, Edward “Chad” Varah, it provided an emergency number – similar to 999 – for anyone contemplating suicide.

From BBC

Chad Varah argued that the calls were just as important as any others although the anonymous nature of the helpline meant he was unable to prove the case.

From BBC

Rubasingham will also become the company’s joint chief executive alongside Kate Varah, who is currently executive director of the theater.

From Seattle Times

She will work for a year alongside Norris, who is departing, before taking sole charge in spring 2025, when she will also share the role of chief executive with Kate Varah, the theater’s current executive director.

From New York Times