Head of Programme Funding

• Jan 2023 - Present

Together with a brilliant team I connect the global network of SOS Children's Villages to funders from across the UK. Our programmes are delivered by in-country experts who are committed to making the future better for children. From education and training for young people, digital empowerment and vocational skills for families to our work in WASH, health and mental health - we do whatever it takes to make life better for children. We're working strategically to match UK funding needs with pioneering, expert-led programmes from across the world. Show less

UK Operations and Development Director

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2023

Responsible for diversification and growth of income, developing our global health network and strengthening internal operational systems. Responsible for diversification and growth of income, developing our global health network and strengthening internal operational systems.

Corporate Fundraising Consultant

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

When working with Bonnie Clayton Consultants I developed partnerships within the charity and CSR sectors, across a range of fundraising disciplines including sponsorship, employee engagement, employee fundraising, brand partnerships, charity of the year and cause related marketing. Consultancy positions included: - Corporate Fundraiser, HEART UK - Corporate Fundraiser, Metabolic Support UK When working with Bonnie Clayton Consultants I developed partnerships within the charity and CSR sectors, across a range of fundraising disciplines including sponsorship, employee engagement, employee fundraising, brand partnerships, charity of the year and cause related marketing. Consultancy positions included: - Corporate Fundraiser, HEART UK - Corporate Fundraiser, Metabolic Support UK

• Dec 2014 - Aug 2018

Key achievements as Head of Fundraising included:• Working closely with a leading global corporate foundation to deliver a partnership that incorporated both grant funding and employee fundraising to a total of $1.1million• Working with UK and international sponsors of our major events• Working with closely with high net worth individuals and developing bespoke proposals and strategies for maximising support• Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

In this role I oversaw partnerships worth over and played a key role in delivering the Street Child World Cup (SCWC) 2014 in Rio. My work included developing and implementing sponsorship packages, planning and and delivering a complex events programme including a large-scale fundraising dinner at the Emirates Stadium, a business reception in a favela in Rio de Janeiro and a samba world record at the Royal Albert Hall.

Non Executive Director

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2014

In my role as a Non-Executive Director I supported the organisation to develop its first business plan, identify its commercial proposition and strengthen its vision, mission and goals. In my role as a Non-Executive Director I supported the organisation to develop its first business plan, identify its commercial proposition and strengthen its vision, mission and goals.

Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

At the National Osteoporosis Society I began working as a Community and Events Fundraiser, before taking on our Corporate fundraising and eventually managing corporate, major events and sporting, challenge and community events fundraising with an annual income target of over £400K. Key achievements included developing and delivering the Bone Health Partnership, a corporate membership programme and securing a prestigious six figure grant. At the National Osteoporosis Society I began working as a Community and Events Fundraiser, before taking on our Corporate fundraising and eventually managing corporate, major events and sporting, challenge and community events fundraising with an annual income target of over £400K. Key achievements included developing and delivering the Bone Health Partnership, a corporate membership programme and securing a prestigious six figure grant.

Production Coordinator - Outlook Festival 2011

• 2011 - 2011

Coordinated the logistics and production of a large, multi-stage international festival. Coordinated the logistics and production of a large, multi-stage international festival.

Project Manager, Cambodia

• Oct 2009 - May 2010

I spent eight months working with this progressive, inclusive arts charity, and focussed on grant fundraising and a major donor sponsorship programme, branding activities, developed the communication strategy with corporate and individual donors and managed the EpicFusion Tour 2010 – 6 dancers from Epic Arts in Cambodia visited the UK in August 2010. I spent eight months working with this progressive, inclusive arts charity, and focussed on grant fundraising and a major donor sponsorship programme, branding activities, developed the communication strategy with corporate and individual donors and managed the EpicFusion Tour 2010 – 6 dancers from Epic Arts in Cambodia visited the UK in August 2010.

Festival Event Manager

• 2004 - 2010

Seven years of varied work at festivals including Beautiful Days, Rip Curl Boardmasters, Big Green Gathering, Shambala, the National Adventure Sports Show, and many more. Fast paced work, recruiting, coordinating and managing large teams of 100+ staff and volunteers. Seven years of varied work at festivals including Beautiful Days, Rip Curl Boardmasters, Big Green Gathering, Shambala, the National Adventure Sports Show, and many more. Fast paced work, recruiting, coordinating and managing large teams of 100+ staff and volunteers.

Operations Manager

• Oct 2008 - May 2009

World Film Collective was an innovative NGO that taught filmmaking on mobile phones to people across the world, including Brazil, South Africa, the UK, India and Palestine. I wrote the business plan, was responsible for volunteer recruitment and management across five countries, wrote and submitted funding proposals to trusts, foundations, major donors and individuals, and planned and managed fundraising events in London. World Film Collective was an innovative NGO that taught filmmaking on mobile phones to people across the world, including Brazil, South Africa, the UK, India and Palestine. I wrote the business plan, was responsible for volunteer recruitment and management across five countries, wrote and submitted funding proposals to trusts, foundations, major donors and individuals, and planned and managed fundraising events in London.