Paul is Head of Fundraising at Naomi House & Jacks Place and has spent almost 20 years working in the Third Sector. During that time he’s worked in international, national, regional and local charities with turnovers ranging from the tens of millions to a few tens of thousands of pounds per annum. Paul’s fundraising experience ranges from the broad ranging activities associated with community fundraising through to major gift and statutory fundraising work. His experience also includes event organising of various shapes and sizes including challenge events and Royal Gala functions.
Jemma has worked in fundraising since 2003 when she started out as Fundraising Co-ordinator at Oakhaven Hospice. Since then, she has worked in fundraising for a number of Hampshire based charities across a range of sectors including wildlife conservation, youth services, and older people. She is currently Head of Fundraising at Tools for Self Reliance, an international development charity, and is Chair of the Bond Small NGO Working Group, and a volunteer e-mentor with the University of Southampton.
Chloe is Head of Fundraising for the Rose Road Association, previous to this she was Head of Development for a national education charity, and managed a number of international campaigns. Chloe comes from a background in economic development, having worked as a fundraising adviser to local authorities in Hampshire. Chloe has advised the devolved government in Ghana, developing economic development strategy for rural local authorities and has sat on steering and technical committees for a number of European funding programmes (RDPE, Interreg and ESF).
Jonathan is a freelance fundraiser, mostly focusing on charitable trusts. Prior to going solo as a freelancer, Jonathan worked for Wetwheels and the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
Natasha is the Head of External Engagement & Partnerships at the University of Winchester and has recently delivered a new strategic fundraising programme for the University as well as working with key partners to deliver mutual benefit. She has previously worked in the charitable sector for many years with expertise in strategic planning, governance, capital campaigns and the delivery of major gift programmes. She has primarily focused on smaller charities helping to create sustainability through fundraising and support fundraisers to develop their skills.
A founder of the Chartered Institute and a Fellow, Judith is a Trustee of various charities and also is involved in several City of London organisations.
Sarah is Supporter Engagement Fundraiser for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, a charity that delivers an advanced Critical Care Team to sick and injured people when they need it most. Sarah is relatively new to Fundraising with 2 years’ experience in role. However, Sarah brings a wealth of commercial experience into the fundraising environment from 14 years working within business development and income generation for a large cruise line company.
Michelle began her career as a hospice fundraiser and over the last 20 years has worked across a diverse range of organisations and in various positions from community and events fundraising, digital development and sponsorship, to the strategic management of remotely based teams. She is currently the Corporate Partnerships Manager for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, where she works alongside the senior management team to develop partnerships with purpose.
Paul Williams is the Development Manager of Trinity Winchester, a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the city. He recently led a £1.5m capital appeal to build Housing First accommodation on Trinity’s site. Formerly a Director of a grant-making foundation, he understands what foundations want to fund as well as the needs of charities seeking support. He is skilled at designing and delivering effective programmes and measuring and communicating their impact.