An experienced and successful fundraiser having worked in fundraising for a range of causes for the over 25 years, including 15 years at Director level and with experience across all specialism, for both capital and revenue projects. Excellent knowledge of the fundraising sector in the UK with significant experience in the Scottish Arts and Heritage sectors. I have a strong background in developing and setting up fundraising functions. Major achievements have included:Securing the full funding required for the Trimontium Trust for the renovation of Scotland's only museum dedicated to the Romans and the Iron Age. Over £2.4 million secured, including over significant COVID-19 emergency funding to help the Trust survive the pandemic.Securing the largest grants awarded to any Cathedral under the WW1 Commemoration Fund with £800,000 secured for the lighting and rewiring of Lichfield Cathedral and further £700,000 for conservation repairs to he Chapter House. In two years at Lichfield, raising a total of £2 million.Securing the full £12 million required for the restoration of Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott and, as Acting CEO, overseeing the major restoration project that saved this iconic house and collection for the Scottish Nation.Developing a Fundraising function for Bishop Grosseteste University College.Refocusing the Major Donor Programme at the Woodland Trust.Contributing to the development of a Major Donor programme for the Royal Horticultural Society, linking it with both Corporate and Membership Fundraising. Helping to secure the long term future of the Marine Stewardship Council in a difficult political climate for the charity and securing over £2 million in 12 months.Achieving the £8.2 million target for the capital campaign for the refurbishment of Poole Arts Centre (Lighthouse) in an 18 month period, through a combination of major donor, corporate and trust work.Securing the necessary capital funds to enable the British Empire Museum to move towards the refurbishment of the museum buildings, through a combination of Major Donor, events and corporate fundraising.