Third sector professional with over a decade's experience in charities, social enterprises, and businesses
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My background spans copywriting, fundraising, marketing, public relations, and strategy. Over the past decade, I have worked with driven and thoughtful people in charities, social enterprises, startups, and SMEs, both in-house and as an external consultant. I am now seeking a new challenge where I can apply my expertise and creativity to support organisations in delivering meaningful, positive impact.
Director at Lewy Buddies UK (2025-09 – Present)
Co-founder and director, overseeing day-to-day running of the charity, including fundraising, governance, operations and communications. Providing strategic clarity on our direction of travel, seeking to challenge established models of working to provide meaningful, accessible support grounded in lived experience.
Fundraising Manager at Music as Therapy International (2016-01 – Present)
More than 10 years' experience building a sustainable strategic approach to fundraising, spanning corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, trusts and foundations and individual giving. This approach has included delivering successful multi-channel campaigns to drive diversified, sustainable income growth.
Freelance Consultant at twofirst (2020-08 – Present)
Working closely with founders and leaders of charities, social enterprises and businesses, helping them make confident, informed decisions to reflect their purpose and ambition. Championing tools and outputs that strengthen organisations in a tangible way, guiding decision-making, prioritising action, and making a meaningful difference.
Communications Officer at Home-Start Lambeth (2023-11 – 2024-11)
Content planning, creation and management across multiple channels, guiding the co-creation of theory of change and impact recording systems, and introducing new internal communications processes to strengthen organisational effectiveness.
Director at Jolly Good Communications CIC (2014-10 – 2022-03)
Business development and client account management spanning both non-profit and commercial organisations, providing strategic insight and communications support.
Gallery Director at Avenso GmbH (2010-10 – 2014-09)
Business development and sales with industry partners and individuals, alongside gallery curation, international shipping and stock management.
Marketing Assistant at Welbeck Group LLP (2010-02 – 2010-09)
Direct marketing support for financial advisors.
Assistant Venue Manager at Citylink Business Centre (2009-04 – 2010-02)
Business development and operational support for a mutli-tenant serviced office.
Fundraising Team Leader at Home Fundraising (2008-06 – 2009-04)
Leading a team of direct marking fundraisers for a range of national charities.
BA (Hons) in Art History – University of Nottingham (2004 – 2007)
A Levels in Art, English Literature, Geography – Wilson's Grammar School, Surrey (1996 – 2003)
GCSEs in 10 subjects – Wilson's Grammar School, Surrey (1996 – 2003)
