Trustees

Christine Davies is the Individual Giving Manager at St Christopher’s Hospice. In 2003 Christine was made redundant from Barclays where she had worked for 14 years. She took the opportunity to completely change career and decided the charity sector felt right. She approached the fundraising manager at St Christopher’s and asked to volunteer in the fundraising department; this lead to a permanent job and then progression through the various roles within the fundraising team. As Individual Giving Manager her major focus at the moment is the changes in regulations around data protection and GPDR.

In her spare time she enjoys playing in a 10 pin bowling league, reading and spending time with family.

Anne represents the Essex and East Anglia region, and has worked at Saint Francis Hospice since 2012.

Prior to joining Saint Francis Hospice, Anne specialised in PR, comms and media, working for an international church charity and MPs as well as regional and local businesses and organisations. A chance meeting with Saint Francis Hospice’s CEO at a client event heralded a change for Anne. She joined the hospice on a six week PR and Comms contract, and never left! She then moved to a corporate comms role, working for the CEO, before moving to the dark side in 2014 when she took up the new role of Head of Fundraising. In January 2018, Anne changed roles to head up the new Major Gifts programme for Saint Francis Hospice.

Anne is passionate about the Hosipice Income Generation Network and all that it has to offer its members. Along with her fellow EEA rep, Sarah Green, Anne is keen to provide innovative, relevant training and opportunities to members, and her goal is to have the Hosipice Income Generation Network members in every hospice in the region. Anne would also like to promote more collaboration amongst the Hosipice Income Generation Network members, so that we can work together to provide better opportunities and customer service for supporters, and give hospice fundraisers a louder voice throughout the country.

Why do I love the Hosipice Income Generation Network?

“As hospice fundraisers, we are in the fabulous position of doing the same work as one another but largely without being in competition. I love having the opportunity to meet other fundraisers, sharing ideas and experiences – both successes and the not-so successful – and learning from one another. Fundraising is relentless, hard work so it’s good to be able to help and encourage each other, and the Hosipice Income Generation Network provides a brilliant platform to do this. It’s also so helpful to hear from experienced professionals, both at regional meetings and conference, who can educate and motivate us to become more effective, successful fundraisers.”

Augusta has worked for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice since 2013, starting as a Community Fundraiser, and has been their Events Manager since 2019. Events are her ’thing’ and she enjoys the variety of the role, loves engaging with people and seeing the local community come together at fundraising events like the Mini Marathon and Colour Run to raise money for a cause that is close to their hearts.

“Being part of Hospice Income Generation Network allows me engage and connect with other fundraisers and share ideas. I love how collaborative the network is. If a  hospice in the north of England has a great fundraising idea they will happily share this with others so all hospices benefit and generate more income for patient care. This is a marvellous thing and has been invaluable during the pandemic.”

Megan has been working at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice since 2013. While completing a degree in Forensic Biology at university, Megan became heavily involved with student volunteering and helping local charities. Spending more and more of her time volunteering to plan events, she discovered a passion for fundraising and still feels incredibly lucky to have a job that she enjoys so much.

After two years as a Community Fundraiser, Megan took a career break to travel Australia, before returning to Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice as the Deputy Fundraising Manager.

Why do I love the Hospice Income Generation Network?

“The Hospice Income Generation Network is fantastic. I love that Hospice Fundraisers come together to share experiences and help each other. I look forward to regional meetings and get very excited ahead of Conference because I know I’ll leave buzzing to get back to my Hospice with lots of ideas, a reignited excitement and more fellow fundraisers in my phone happy to help. Hospices are special, and so is the Hospice Income Generation Network. I feel very proud and grateful to be a part of such a supportive network, always striving to do better to support the fantastic work of our hospices.”

Tom has been a part of the Hospice movement for around 5 years and is currently Head of Fundraising at St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley. Tom represents the London and South East region and is keen to ensure all Hospice fundraisers have the skills and knowledge they need to maximise the potential of the movement.

Why do I love the Hospice Income Generation Network?

I am and always have been incredibly proud to be a part of the hospice movement; collectively we support people and their families through the most difficult time of their lives and ensure that death and dying is as comfortable, informed and supported as it possibly can be.  However, as a hospice fundraiser I am motivated every day by the knowledge that in our local communities there are still people and families facing death and dying alone, without the wonderful support hospices provide. I don’t think it’s good enough that people, local people, even our friends and families, could face death without hospice support. 

The only way we can ensure everyone has the support they deserve at the end of their life is to raise more money. More money means more care provided, simple really.  For me, this is why organisations like the Hospice Income Generation Network are so important. There are so many fantastic fundraisers in the movement and the Hospice Income Generation Network is an excellent platform for all of us to learn, develop and share our knowledge so we can all grow.  We face similar challenges, deliver similar appeals and events, offer similar opportunities to our donors and, therefore, we can be a great resource to one another. I have no doubt that together we can make the hospice movement even stronger, for the benefit of people in our local communities all over the country.

Emily was first introduced to the world of the third sector during her time studying Event Management at Coventry University. After undertaking a voluntary internship with a national charity in her second year Emily knew she’d found her calling, and has worked and volunteered with local and national charities ever since.

Since becoming part of the hospice movement in 2017, Emily has become hugely passionate both personally and professionally about securing the future of hospice care for all and feels privileged to have joined the Hospice Income Generation Network Committee in 2019. As Community and Events Fundraising Manager at John Taylor Hospice in Birmingham, Emily understands the challenges of the ever-changing world of hospice fundraising.

Emily is excited to be representing the Midlands region and enabling members to influence, challenge and support one another locally whilst influencing hospice fundraising and the Hospice Income Generation Network nationally. Emily would love to hear from members about what they want from being part of the Hospice Income Generation Network and hopes to support our amazing community of hospice fundraisers in making the most of this platform, and being proud to be part of it as she is!

Veronica represents the Midlands region of the Hospice Income Generation Network and has been working for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice since September 2011.

Prior to her current role as the Head of Fundraising & Marketing, Veronica was involved in Alumni and Educational Fundraising for Bishop Grosseteste University. Over the past ten years she has had a varied fundraising career leading teams across all income streams from community, major events, corporate and individual giving.

With one of the largest regions, Veronica is would love to hear from the Midlands Hospices about what they would like from their regional membership. She wants members to get value for money and is keen to ensure that regional meetings are hitting the right spot for its members. Chairing the region is a voluntary position and to ensure meetings are as educational and informative as possible, this is your opportunity to voice what you want.

Why do I love the Hospice Income Generation Network?

“For me, the Hospice Income Generation Network is a brilliant platform to support and encourage fundraisers and their hospices to raise as much money as possible. The regional meetings and annual conferences really are fantastic, not just for sharing best practice and ideas, but they act as great networking opportunities meaning members really do get value for money. It’s also reassuring knowing that there is always a listening ear amongst members, there’s always someone who has either experienced or done what you’ve done and they’re always willing to support one another. Here’s to another successful year”

Anita joined Dove House Hospice in Hull as the Events Coordinator in 2017 when she moved back to her home town after 12 years 'down south' where she worked as the Community Fundraiser at St Joseph's Hospice (East London), North London Hospice and London's Air Ambulance.  Anita was first inspired to become a fundraiser after completing a work placement in the Dove House Hospice fundraising team back in 2006 and loves being back home!

Anita's favourite part of hospice fundraising is being nosey at other hospices and loves sharing ideas with other fundraisers.  

In her spare time Anita enjoys playing flute in the Humber Wind Band, board games and escape rooms!

Keeley joined Wakefield Hospice as an Events Fundraiser in May 2005 and has been Fundraising Manager since August 2015. Prior to this she was Senior Fundraiser at Epilepsy Action for over three years. Her first role after graduating from University was in the financial sector working in Corporate Communications where she was responsible for the company’s CSR programme. Keeley is always interested to hear what other Hospice’s are doing and thinks it is important that we share experiences and ideas through mutual support, collaborative working and networking.

Jane is the Head of Events at St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice where she has been for 16 years. Jane has represented the North West Region for five years.

Why do I love the Hospice Income Generation Network?

“Our meetings are vibrant and varied and very well attended and I think it is a privilege to volunteer to be on the the Hospice Income Generation Network executive and to help shape great collaboration and support for hospices across the country. I am probably one of the Oldest the Hospice Income Generation Network members as I approach 60 but there is life in the old dog yet!

I have a supportive (and tolerant) husband and three grown up children plus a dog and 6 hens (they are born fundraisers as their eggs are sold to raise funds for the hospice) I am a great believer that hospices are stronger together and therefore think the Hospice Income Generation Network is a brilliant opportunity to share knowledge and opportunities with each other.”

John Brady is Head of Fundraising at St. Andrew’s Hospice (Lanarkshire). John worked in sales, primarily advertising, until a personal bereavement led him to join the voluntary sector as a fundraiser in 1998. He has undertaken a number of fundraising disciplines including events, corporate, and trusts fundraising before specialising in Individual Giving. He has held a number of Senior Management Roles at various Scottish Charities.

Outside work he enjoys baking, watching football and amateur dramatics.

David has worked within the third sector for over ten years holding various positions in relation to both fundraising and volunteer management with national and local charities respectively. Having personal experience of the amazing service that the Hospice provides David is always focussed in doing his best for the patients and families which use the services. Currently looking after Fundraising, Events, Community, Trusts and Foundations and Communications.

Matt represents the south west region of the Hospice Income Generation Network and has been working for Weldmar Hospicecare in Dorset since 2006. Currently as the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Matt has held various other roles in his fundraising career including income streams such as community, challenges and major events.

With the south west region only being represented again from 2014 onwards, Matt is keen to hear from any hospices from Cornwall to Southampton, Cheltenham to South Wales and even the Channel Islands to become members in the south west.

Why do I love the Hospice Income Generation Network?

“For me, the Hospice Income Generation Network is a brilliant platform to support and encourage fundraisers and their hospices to raise as much money as possible. The regional meetings and conference alike are fantastic networking opportunities for all the Hospice Income Generation Network members. It is great to have such a positive and supportive umbrella organisation available to us and I look forward to welcoming more members in the years to come.”