CEO of Bromsgrove and Redditch Network (BARN), a network of voluntary and community organisations and statutory agencies that provide services to individuals and organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch.BARN provides a voice for the Voluntary Sector, and offers support for networking, information, funding, volunteering. It is an accredited Volunteer Centre and local Council for Voluntary Service. Strategic:– Developed the charity’s vision and purpose, with new projects… Show more CEO of Bromsgrove and Redditch Network (BARN), a network of voluntary and community organisations and statutory agencies that provide services to individuals and organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch.BARN provides a voice for the Voluntary Sector, and offers support for networking, information, funding, volunteering. It is an accredited Volunteer Centre and local Council for Voluntary Service. Strategic:– Developed the charity’s vision and purpose, with new projects and partnerships created– Developed good relationships with strategic partners, funders and other stakeholders– Represent the VCS on local strategic partnerships and to statutory sector partners– Oversaw the Volunteer Centre’s re-accreditationProject development and fundraising:– Worked closely with senior staff & trustees to refocus and diversify BARN’s funding priorities and projects– Turned year-on-year deficits into a trading surplus with operational reserves– Responsible for developing business plan, preparing significant bids– Diversified income with a range of multi-year grant funding and delivery contractsOperational:– Increased BARN’s engagement through rebranding, increased marketing, online activity, social media and greater community outreach.– Oversaw management of new initiatives such as community transport, grant management and coordinating the VCS response during the pandemic– Responsible for overseeing charity operations such as health and safety, finance, marketing & membership Show less

Working at The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & the Black Country, one of 47 Trusts working for wildlife across the UK. Find our more at www.bbcwildlife.org.uk. Strategic: ~ Developed relationships with strategic partners, funders and other stakeholders. ~ Oversaw all development, fundraising, membership and communications functions of the Trust ~ Liaised with the national office regarding co-ordinated campaigns and agendas.Membership and Communications:~… Show more Working at The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & the Black Country, one of 47 Trusts working for wildlife across the UK. Find our more at www.bbcwildlife.org.uk. Strategic: ~ Developed relationships with strategic partners, funders and other stakeholders. ~ Oversaw all development, fundraising, membership and communications functions of the Trust ~ Liaised with the national office regarding co-ordinated campaigns and agendas.Membership and Communications:~ Collaborated with 7 other Trusts set up a new Face to Face membership recruitment company~ Improved the Trust’s offer to members, enhancing the membership journey.~ Oversaw the Trust’s external communications~ Significantly increased the Trust’s online presence through Facebook and Twitter with the Communications officer~ Developed the Trust’s external branding, creating consistent and modern marketing materialsFunding:~ Worked closely with senior staff & trustees to develop a programme of major projects to address the Trust’s strategic objectives ~ Worked closely with all Trust staff to coordinate and support them in the development of and fundraising for smaller projects.~ Authored or co-authored grant or funding applications of around £0.75 million during tenure.~ Developed corporate relationships Show less

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The Play House, a Birmingham based educational theatre company & charity producing theatre-in-education and other educational & participatory drama projects for children, young people & families. Find out more at www.theplayhouse.org.uk. Strategic:~ Led the company and answered directly to the board of the charity~ Developed relationships with strategic partners, funders and other stakeholders.~ The company remained an Investor in People and also attained the Social… Show more The Play House, a Birmingham based educational theatre company & charity producing theatre-in-education and other educational & participatory drama projects for children, young people & families. Find out more at www.theplayhouse.org.uk. Strategic:~ Led the company and answered directly to the board of the charity~ Developed relationships with strategic partners, funders and other stakeholders.~ The company remained an Investor in People and also attained the Social Enterprise Mark, the first theatre company outside of the capital and only the third in the country to do this.~ Graduate of the Common Purpose Meridian leadership course.Project and programming:~ Oversaw the annual production of typically 3 new tours, 7 retours and numerous projects reaching around 25000 participants a year~ Created a programme with a variety of partners, collaborators, stakeholders and participants, addressing a wide range of gaps in artistic and educational provision with a range of communities and client groups~ Production managed & oversaw technical requirements of all tours, site-specific work and other projects.~ Significantly developed the company’s IT infrastructure and online presence. Radically overhauled the company’s project support into a comprehensive and interactive online learning resource.Financial and funding:~ Ran a company budget with £0.3 million annual turnover~ Refocused the funding of The Play House to cope with shrinking funding and greater market opportunities, from over 67% of the company’s income being derived from grants to 71% of the charity’s income being derived from sales and commissions.~ Authored or co-authored successful grant or funding applications of around £0.75 million during tenure.~ Responsible for management of administrative and financial operations. Duties include overseeing the organisations financial, legal and administrative responsibilities, including leading fundraising, quotations, and client liaison Show less

Responsible for management of administrative and financial operations at The Play House. Oversaw all facets of the organisations financial, legal and administrative responsibilities, including shared responsibility for fundraising, quotations, and client liaison. Co-authored successful grant or funding applications of over £100,000 during my tenure.Oversaw the renewal of the company's IT infrastructure and introduced an online presence.

Responsible for administration and finance at The Play House. Duties included using Sage Line 50 and Payroll to update and monitor budgets, process petty cash, orders and invoices, tour booking, minuting meetings, mail-merges from databases, day-to-day petty cash administration and reconciliation, IT, DTP of resource packs, and introduction of new procedures, support and training of staff in administrative and IT systems,

Company & Stage Manager, various 1992 - 2005, including Head of Department: • International tour: Othello (Japanese tour for Watermill Theatre 1995).• National touring included No1 tour Wind in the Willows (1996), 3 national tours to art centres, community centres & village halls (1999, 2000) & small scale tour You Are My Mother (1999)• Regional touring included Risky Business (Women & Theatre 2002), Bonded & The Road to Hell to local theatre & non-theatre venues. (Birmingham Rep… Show more Company & Stage Manager, various 1992 - 2005, including Head of Department: • International tour: Othello (Japanese tour for Watermill Theatre 1995).• National touring included No1 tour Wind in the Willows (1996), 3 national tours to art centres, community centres & village halls (1999, 2000) & small scale tour You Are My Mother (1999)• Regional touring included Risky Business (Women & Theatre 2002), Bonded & The Road to Hell to local theatre & non-theatre venues. (Birmingham Rep 1997)• mac Birmingham for The Firebird, the MAC's Christmas show & both King & City Child, community musicals. (2001, 2002, 2005 )• Repertory work included Watermill Theatre Newbury (1995-1996), Everyman Theatre Cheltenham (1995), Redgrave Theatre Farnham (1994-1995), Everyman Theatre Liverpool (1992-1993), Birmingham Rep (1992-1993)Also a variety of Deputy and Assistant Stage Manager positions 1989 - 1993 Show less

Responsible for administration work at Charles House and Edgewood Road, two homes for disabled children in Birmingham. Duties include using the council's citywide financial package to update and monitor budgets, process petty cash, orders and invoices.