Experience

Brain Tumour Research

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Income Generation and Development

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Our Vision To find a cure for all types of brain tumours Our Mission To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! We are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all… Show more Our Vision To find a cure for all types of brain tumours Our Mission To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! We are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Show less Our Vision To find a cure for all types of brain tumours Our Mission To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! We are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all… Show more Our Vision To find a cure for all types of brain tumours Our Mission To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! We are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Show less



GoodCloud

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  GoodCloud is a unique 'all inclusive' Cloud Storage service designed for the $2.1 trillion* Charity & Social Enterprise sector. We created GoodCloud to provide users with low cost, easy to use tools to manage & share images, videos & documents securely across multiple platforms with unlimited users as standard for one fixed low monthly cost. GoodCloud is a unique 'all inclusive' Cloud Storage service designed for the $2.1 trillion* Charity & Social Enterprise sector. We created GoodCloud to provide users with low cost, easy to use tools to manage & share images, videos & documents securely across multiple platforms with unlimited users as standard for one fixed low monthly cost.



INFLUENCE AND AFFLUENCE LTD

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Fund-raising

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2022

  Influence and Affluence provides expertise, income generation, sponsorship and fundraising support for charities, social enterprises, not for profits and start-ups that make the world a little bit better to wake up and enjoy every day. Www.influenceandaffluence.co.uk Influence and Affluence provides expertise, income generation, sponsorship and fundraising support for charities, social enterprises, not for profits and start-ups that make the world a little bit better to wake up and enjoy every day. Www.influenceandaffluence.co.uk



Give and Get Rewards

• United Kingdom

• Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2018

  Give and Get Rewards is an 'online fundraising platform' that matches charities, good causes and donors. When donors give either their time, expertise or cash they will earn points towards a number of popular reward schemes such as Boots, Avios, Airmiles, Tesco, Vauxhall and others as well as having their tax return calculated for them. The site will also be unique and useful for the 200,000 or so charities in the UK as it levels the playing field as all 'projects' will have equal exposure… Show more Give and Get Rewards is an 'online fundraising platform' that matches charities, good causes and donors. When donors give either their time, expertise or cash they will earn points towards a number of popular reward schemes such as Boots, Avios, Airmiles, Tesco, Vauxhall and others as well as having their tax return calculated for them. The site will also be unique and useful for the 200,000 or so charities in the UK as it levels the playing field as all 'projects' will have equal exposure via their own 'channel' no matter what the charities marketing budget or public perception. Show less Give and Get Rewards is an 'online fundraising platform' that matches charities, good causes and donors. When donors give either their time, expertise or cash they will earn points towards a number of popular reward schemes such as Boots, Avios, Airmiles, Tesco, Vauxhall and others as well as having their tax return calculated for them. The site will also be unique and useful for the 200,000 or so charities in the UK as it levels the playing field as all 'projects' will have equal exposure… Show more Give and Get Rewards is an 'online fundraising platform' that matches charities, good causes and donors. When donors give either their time, expertise or cash they will earn points towards a number of popular reward schemes such as Boots, Avios, Airmiles, Tesco, Vauxhall and others as well as having their tax return calculated for them. The site will also be unique and useful for the 200,000 or so charities in the UK as it levels the playing field as all 'projects' will have equal exposure via their own 'channel' no matter what the charities marketing budget or public perception. Show less



Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fundraising and Sponsorship

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015



Vinspired

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Fundraising

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  vInspired is the leading national charity dedicated to helping young people change their own lives, whilst changing the lives of others. We believe young people are our greatest assets. We develop their potential by unleashing their passions and focussing on what they’re good at - strengthening their empathy, resilience, self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership abilities. We get them doing real stuff, preparing them for work by giving them the skills employers really want. We make… Show more vInspired is the leading national charity dedicated to helping young people change their own lives, whilst changing the lives of others. We believe young people are our greatest assets. We develop their potential by unleashing their passions and focussing on what they’re good at - strengthening their empathy, resilience, self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership abilities. We get them doing real stuff, preparing them for work by giving them the skills employers really want. We make volunteering easy to get involved with and, above all, we make it fun and rewarding. Show less vInspired is the leading national charity dedicated to helping young people change their own lives, whilst changing the lives of others. We believe young people are our greatest assets. We develop their potential by unleashing their passions and focussing on what they’re good at - strengthening their empathy, resilience, self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership abilities. We get them doing real stuff, preparing them for work by giving them the skills employers really want. We make… Show more vInspired is the leading national charity dedicated to helping young people change their own lives, whilst changing the lives of others. We believe young people are our greatest assets. We develop their potential by unleashing their passions and focussing on what they’re good at - strengthening their empathy, resilience, self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership abilities. We get them doing real stuff, preparing them for work by giving them the skills employers really want. We make volunteering easy to get involved with and, above all, we make it fun and rewarding. Show less



The Old Vic

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Director

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for all aspects of the multi-million pound Fundraising Campaign at the world famous Old Vic to improve and safeguard the theatre whilst celebrating its heritage, world class shows and community programmes in the run up to our 200th anniversary Responsible for all aspects of the multi-million pound Fundraising Campaign at the world famous Old Vic to improve and safeguard the theatre whilst celebrating its heritage, world class shows and community programmes in the run up to our 200th anniversary



Chartered Institute of Fundraising

• United Kingdom
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • 2005 - 2012



Royal College of General Practitioners

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Capital Appeal Director / Head of Fundraising and Sponsorship

  • Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Responsible for carrying out a £100 million Campaign for a new headquarters in London. This includes budget planning, formation of boards, cultivation of donors including Corporate, Trusts and individuals as well as setting of targets and communications planning. Responsible for carrying out a £100 million Campaign for a new headquarters in London. This includes budget planning, formation of boards, cultivation of donors including Corporate, Trusts and individuals as well as setting of targets and communications planning.



Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Fundraising (interim)

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Responsible for new strategy and income for the Fundraising department for the next 3 years due to previous director leaving. Duties include managing 6 heads of departments (22 staff in total) and relevant fundraising and ensuring all new targets are met. Responsible for new strategy and income for the Fundraising department for the next 3 years due to previous director leaving. Duties include managing 6 heads of departments (22 staff in total) and relevant fundraising and ensuring all new targets are met.



BEN - The Automotive Industry Charity

• Director of Fundraising and Communications

  • Nov 2004 - Nov 2006

  This charity has recently celebrated 100 years of existence but needed to be updated by bringing in new fundraising techniques, consolidating the separate fundraising and communications teams into one unit (30 staff), creating new fundraising income streams (DM , legacy and DRTV,major donors, trusts and corporates), rebranding and improve existing relationships with current and new donors. This charity has recently celebrated 100 years of existence but needed to be updated by bringing in new fundraising techniques, consolidating the separate fundraising and communications teams into one unit (30 staff), creating new fundraising income streams (DM , legacy and DRTV,major donors, trusts and corporates), rebranding and improve existing relationships with current and new donors.



House Trust, Strand, London

• Director of Fundraising

  • Mar 2004 - Nov 2004

  In my; for Somerset House I had to use all of the above skills at once. Somerset House had no dedicated fundraising team, database for supporters or a list of friends but needed to undertake a large capital appeal within the next 2 years. The target was to be around *65 million. It was my role to undertake a feasibility study, talk to charitable trusts, create various appeal boards and bring in a number of fundraising databases as well as confident, proactive staff. This was… Show more In my; for Somerset House I had to use all of the above skills at once. Somerset House had no dedicated fundraising team, database for supporters or a list of friends but needed to undertake a large capital appeal within the next 2 years. The target was to be around *65 million. It was my role to undertake a feasibility study, talk to charitable trusts, create various appeal boards and bring in a number of fundraising databases as well as confident, proactive staff. This was completed but then the project was put on hold due to planning and external issues. Show less In my; for Somerset House I had to use all of the above skills at once. Somerset House had no dedicated fundraising team, database for supporters or a list of friends but needed to undertake a large capital appeal within the next 2 years. The target was to be around *65 million. It was my role to undertake a feasibility study, talk to charitable trusts, create various appeal boards and bring in a number of fundraising databases as well as confident, proactive staff. This was… Show more In my; for Somerset House I had to use all of the above skills at once. Somerset House had no dedicated fundraising team, database for supporters or a list of friends but needed to undertake a large capital appeal within the next 2 years. The target was to be around *65 million. It was my role to undertake a feasibility study, talk to charitable trusts, create various appeal boards and bring in a number of fundraising databases as well as confident, proactive staff. This was completed but then the project was put on hold due to planning and external issues. Show less



Rich Mix Cultural Foundation

• Director of Development

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2003

  Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for the implementation and completion the *21 million capital and revenue campaign for this new major arts and educational foundation. Setting up of fundraising, PR marketing and events as well as building a solid and successful fundraising and communications department that can be both proactive and reactive. Good relationship building with affluent and influential individuals and trusts was also a priority as is volunteer groups. Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for the implementation and completion the *21 million capital and revenue campaign for this new major arts and educational foundation. Setting up of fundraising, PR marketing and events as well as building a solid and successful fundraising and communications department that can be both proactive and reactive. Good relationship building with affluent and influential individuals and trusts was also a priority as is volunteer groups.



Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation

• Director of Fundraising

  • Sep 2000 - Oct 2002

  As Director of Fundraising I was responsible for raising £10 million plus within 3 years for homeless and disabled ex servicemen and women. I set up a Fundraising and Public Relations department and all aspects of budgetary and cost control both for capital andrevenue fundraising. Responsible for setting up of boards for corporate and charitable trust giving. Also management of volunteers and events. As Director of Fundraising I was responsible for raising £10 million plus within 3 years for homeless and disabled ex servicemen and women. I set up a Fundraising and Public Relations department and all aspects of budgetary and cost control both for capital andrevenue fundraising. Responsible for setting up of boards for corporate and charitable trust giving. Also management of volunteers and events.



John Grooms

• Capital Appeals Director

  • Jan 1998 - Sep 2000

  As Campaigns Director responsible for the whole range of decisions and the shaping and fundraising of *10 million for a disability charity. Responsible for forming boards for various needs of the appeal such as corporate, events, direct mail and fundraising.Responsible for over 30 staff. I also set up John Grooms as 501(c)3 in the USA As Campaigns Director responsible for the whole range of decisions and the shaping and fundraising of *10 million for a disability charity. Responsible for forming boards for various needs of the appeal such as corporate, events, direct mail and fundraising.Responsible for over 30 staff. I also set up John Grooms as 501(c)3 in the USA



CLOUDS, Clouds House

• PR Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Duties and Responsibilities:- It was my task to raise the profile and funds for this drugs and alcohol charity across Europe and in the United States. Charged with raising *1 million in 12 months. Organisation of events in the London area and in some cases abroad, to raise funds for the rehabilitation and family services centre. Oversee direct mail design & campaign. Duties and Responsibilities:- It was my task to raise the profile and funds for this drugs and alcohol charity across Europe and in the United States. Charged with raising *1 million in 12 months. Organisation of events in the London area and in some cases abroad, to raise funds for the rehabilitation and family services centre. Oversee direct mail design & campaign.



St James Walk, London

• Help the Aged

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Fundraising Advisor Fundraising Advisor