Grants, Strategy, Organisational Development, Governance

Bio

I’m a small charity expert with 16 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, including seven years as a CEO. I specialise in organisational growth, funding strategy, and grant writing. I help charities secure funding, strengthen governance, and scale their impact. To date, I have raised over £1.5 million in grants, including five and six figure awards. I work closely with founders, boards, and senior leaders on strategic planning, compliance, and financial sustainability.

My background spans health, sport, wellbeing, mental health, and community development. I have supported small, medium, and large charities, Local Authorities, Leisure Trusts, and infrastructure bodies.

With a warm and personable approach, I combine practical consultancy with coaching and facilitation to help teams build resilience, improve operations, and unlock transformational potential. I enjoy helping leaders overcome funding challenges, building their confidence, establishing strong foundations for long-term success. I’m passionate about supporting people and organisations to thrive and reach sustainability.

Key Skills

• Expert grant writing securing five- and six-figure funding

• Strategic planning and organisational growth

• Governance strengthening and compliance support

• Funding pipeline development and fundraising strategy

• Coaching and facilitation for leadership resilience

• Sector experience: health, sport, wellbeing, mental health, community development

Location

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Clients

Community Development: Action West London, Groundworks

Mental Health: Options Wellbeing Trust

Health: SUDEP Action, Melanoma Fund, Flat Spaces

Sport: Boccia England, Dacorum Dance, Premier Foundation, Abbeycroft Leisure

International: Meserset for Woman, Embraceability, Girls Flow Free

When I'm not working I...

stay active, whether it’s hitting the gym, swimming, or scuba diving. I’m also a keen cook and self-confessed foodie, always experimenting with new recipes. I love exploring new places and travelling, so when I can get a break from work, you can find me discovering the different cultures and cuisines of the world!