About

I am a fundraising specialist dedicated to helping faith, cultural and heritage organisations secure the funding they need to transform what they are able to do.

Having successfully guided campaigns and provided strategic support for over 20 years, I have developed a deep understanding of sacred stewardship, the transformative benefits of cultural programmes, and the role of historic sites in community identity.

I have also strengthened my expertise in strategic governance, philanthropy and organisational sustainability through establishing and mentoring fundraising teams, guiding CEOs and chairs of development boards, navigating elite networks, conducting fundraising feasibility studies and producing strategic action plans.

I set up my consultancy in 2004, after working at senior management and director level in international rugby and the performing arts, where I negotiated Six Nations and Rugby World Cup sponsorship deals and £multi-million philanthropic donations.

My PhD focused on early medieval Britain and I am still active in this area of our early history. My academic background included a stint as a lecturer in early modern European culture and belief, which sparked a lifelong interest in historic churches and cathedrals. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate Alumna of Oxford University.

Funding Matters operates out of offices in Cardiff, Oxford and London.