Developing applications to charitable trusts to meet the charity’s fundraising needsCompiling reports for trusts and other grant makersManaging the fundraising database using CRM softwareResearching new funding opportunitiesCommunicating with trusts and other grant makers and maintaining good relationships

Trustee of a charity delivering low cost activities to the local community with a particular focus on those in situations of rural and age-related isolation.

General administration including managing bookings using a digital diary system, cash handling, banking, writing letters and emails, creating marketing posters and social media posts, and maintaining The Centre’s records.Key holder responsible for the building’s management.Communicating with clients on the phone and in person to provide high quality customer service.Leading IT Skills workshops and drop-in sessions for members of the local community.

Communicating over the phone with UoM alumniRaising awareness of the university’s giving opportunitiesEncouraging alumni to support important research and scholarships at UoM with financial donations and through volunteering/mentoringEnsuring alumni records are accurately maintained

Stood for election to Parliament at the June 2017 General Election. Ran a campaign that saw us achieve our best result in the constituency since 1997 despite not winning.

Organising and implementing a campaign strategy for a local authority election candidateManaging spending and resource distribution throughout the campaignEnsuring all campaign activity complied with electoral lawCoordinating campaign events and volunteersManaging campaign social media and webpagesCreating campaign materials (print and digital)Working in a team with other agents to create a wider, regional strategy

Working together with other councillors to provide services to the local community and make decisions for the future such as budgets and planning issues.Engaging with local residents and assisting them with their problems where possible.