What do you do at the charity?

As Director of Partnerships and Fundraising, I lead our dedicated fundraising team ensuring all our supporters from corporate partners and grant-making organisations through to our donors and amazing fundraisers feel connected to our campaigns, events and mission.

Why do you like working here?

Our team was once described as “small but mighty” and that has always stuck with me. Though we are based in a small office in Malton, North Yorkshire in the UK, we support people across the world, launch global awareness campaigns like World Encephalitis Day, host the go-to conference on the condition for healthcare professionals and work with organizations like the World Health Organization. I also like a challenge and can see we are on the brink of really shifting the needle in terms of awareness of the condition, research and projects that will save and rebuild countless lives.

Tell us something about yourself

I am a sports enthusiast playing table tennis locally in Malton, 6-a-side football across in York, and braving an occasional weekend park run. In 2018 I ran the York Marathon raising money for MIND, and that year was awarded the University of York’s Sportsman of the Year. I’m a big Chesterfield FC fan occasionally taking their most loyal supporter, my 80 year old grandma, to a game.

What difference does Encephalitis International make in your opinion?

Above all, we are a vital support network for those suffering from Encephalitis ensuring those affected directly and indirectly have somewhere and someone to turn to. Our vision is bold: A world without death and disability from encephalitis, but I strongly believe we are moving towards this.