Senior Fundraising Manager
deborah.laing@RetinaUK.org.uk
I head up the team, formulate our overall strategy and secure funding from charitable foundations for research and services. I also manage our corporate partnerships, as well as our relationships with those supporters who are able to give significant gifts to Retina UK. I’ve worked as a fundraiser for ten years, and I love being part of a charity that’s so focused on creating real change.
Fundraising Events Manager
emily.purchase@RetinaUK.org.uk
I manage our calendar of fundraising events, giving our supporters a variety of challenges and events to get involved in, and supporting them on their fundraising journey. I have worked in events for over five years now, working on everything from conferences, corporate dinners and charity balls, to weddings and challenge events such as marathons and skydives! I also oversee our community fundraising, and love hearing about everything our community fundraisers get up to. It’s so rewarding to help people achieve their personal challenges whilst also raising funds for such a brilliant charity.
Fundraising Administrator
leanne.thomas@RetinaUK.org.uk
I look after all of our wonderful community supporters as well as working with our Fundraising Events Manager, Emily, to support our challenge event participants. Fundraising is fairly new to me, as I previously worked for a local Fire Authority, so taking on new challenges, developing myself further and being part of something so rewarding has been a real joy.
Trusts and Major Gifts Officer
alice.capper@RetinaUK.org.uk
My role includes researching suitable charitable trusts and foundations and assisting with sending applications for funding. I also co-ordinate the stewardship of some of our most significant supporters; sending messages of thanks and regular charitable updates. Being part of a small, close-knit team means I can get involved in a variety of different areas of fundraising too, which I love!