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The Blue Cross is to be the first ever charity to feature in the Channel 4 primetime television series Undercover Boss.  

Swapping her suit for scrubs, Blue Cross chief executive Kim Hamilton donned a disguise and posed as a volunteer at our adoption centres and hospitals. 

Viewers can see the emotional scenes as Kim reveals to stunned colleagues that she has been secretly working among them.

Kim says: “When I was approached by the producers of Undercover Boss, I was instantly intrigued by the idea of working among our staff and volunteers on the ground.

“I wanted to find the unsung heroes of the organisation, ask what issues are important to them, explore their successes and frustrations and look at how effective we are at what we do.”

For seven exhausting days Kim took on the roles of animal welfare assistant, vet nurse, hospital receptionist, ambulance driver and educational speaker.

Her emotional journey took her through highs and lows, from the joy of bringing five newborn kittens into the world to the sadness of a van full of unwanted and abandoned dogs, whimpering and trembling with fear over what the future may hold.

Kim adds: “In my time as a city banker and chief executive, I’ve often endured tough working days, long hours and impossible decisions, but I’ve never experienced such physical and emotional exhaustion as those days undercover at The Blue Cross. 

“I’ve always known that our people are hardworking and dedicated, but I had no idea how truly passionate they are for their work and to what lengths they will go to do their bit for animals in need.”

Undercover Boss featuring The Blue Cross is on Tuesday 19 July, Channel 4, 9pm.

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