Native of Yorkshire, consultant and Interim CEO of Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, Kate is former CEO of Leeds Community Foundation GiveBradford where she developed the charity over the course of 8 years to become a relational funder with a strong reputation amongst communities for delivery and for pioneering work around impact, inclusion and resilience. During that time, she raised substantial funds for communities from local philanthropists and national foundations, leading work to promote inclusion and a just transition around environmental targets. Her previous experience in industry and commerce meant she could communicate well with business colleagues and understood the needs of commissioners.
Current consultancy work in charity governance and donations policies, and how to achieve the ‘S’ in ESG.
Previous senior roles at Opera North, Theatre Royal Wakefield, consultancy in Europe, Axis Visual Arts and marketing consultancy. Trained: Total Oil Great Britain.
Kate is a trustee with The Young Foundation and Local Trust and regularly chairs Bank of England community engagement sessions. She continues to chair the steering group shaping work for the West Yorkshire Mayoral Authority, the Fair work charter.
Marketing Services
Other
Adapting to different Industry’s
Bringing the best out of people
Building teams
Business Planning
ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility
Leadership
Management Skills
Negotiation
Problem solving
Strategy
Sustainability
Wellness and Well-being advocate
