About Me

Recognition

• Awarded MBE in 2019 for services to mental health and the people of Portsmouth.

Voluntary Roles

• National Institute for Health & Care Excellence - Lay Member (2023 - to date) • Academy of Medical Science - patient advisor (2021 - to date) • Diabetes UK - Grants advisory panel (2018 to date) • Co-Chair PoPPIE (People & Patient Participation, Invlolvement & Engagement Working Group (2018 to date). • Trustee Bentley Young Persons Trust (1995 to date). • Trustee Pentrith & District Red Squirrel Group (2011 - 2015). • Trustee - Marketing & Fundraising Officer MGA (1990 - 1997). • Secretary - Hampshire & IoW Branch MGA (1982 - 1996). • Lord Mayor of Portsmouths ‘Helping Hands’ appeal (1993 - 1994 - duration of the appeal). • Mental Health Act manager (volunteer) Devon Partnership NHS Trust (2016 to date) • Mental Health Act manager (volunteer) Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (2016 to date) • Mental Health Act manager (volunteer) Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust (2001 - 2015)

Fundraising (Professional)

• Fundraising Consultant - FundAid (2001 to date) • Chief Executive - The Respite Association - part time (2019 to date) • Fundraiser (part time) North Lakeland Hospice at Home (Jan 2001 - June 2001). • Fundraiser (full time) - The Nottinghamshire Hospice (June 1997 - December 2000).

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Fundraising - Full member since 1995. • Open University Post Grauate pass “Winning resources and Support for Voluntary Organisations” July 2000. • Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising Management May 2001. • Institute of Fundraising Diploma January 2012.