My career in the charity sector began in 1990, when I was part of the launch team for Professional Fundraising magazine. After three years as editor, I joined the British Red Cross to head up its publishing and design function, then moved in 2000 to Leonard Chesire Disability, heading up creative and marketing teams delivering campaigns including the Creature Discomforts awareness adverts produced with Aardman Animation.
 

In 2009 I took the role of Chief Executive at Compaid, a charity for disabled and older people in Kent. Over 15 years I grew the organisation to reach more than 2,000 service users a year, with an annual turnover of £1.5 million. 
 

Alongside my professional career, I have held a number of Trustee and other positions for organisations including the Institute of Fundraising, the Small Charities Coalition, and Build Africa where I was Chair for two years. I have also served as a primary school governor and as a Board director for a Housing Association.
 

I am currently a Director of Stronger Kent Communities, and an Ambassador for the business volunteering charity Pilotlight.
 

In the 2024 New Year Honours, I was awarded the Medal of the British Empire (BEM) for services to charities.