Laura Thurlow Bem Email & Phone Number

Southend-On-Sea, Gb

Ingatestone, Essex

Leigh-On-Sea, Essex

Believers in Recovery Leigh-on-Sea was launched in February 2022 as a local branch of the registered charity, originally founded in Southwest England in 2015. We support men and women affected by all forms of addiction – both directly (as addicts) and indirectly (as the loved ones of addicts). We seek to provide a valuable additional resource to recovery programmes and the Church. Believers In Recovery is an interdenominational movement. We welcome those with no faith, little faith and… Show more Believers in Recovery Leigh-on-Sea was launched in February 2022 as a local branch of the registered charity, originally founded in Southwest England in 2015. We support men and women affected by all forms of addiction – both directly (as addicts) and indirectly (as the loved ones of addicts). We seek to provide a valuable additional resource to recovery programmes and the Church. Believers In Recovery is an interdenominational movement. We welcome those with no faith, little faith and great faith. Show less

The JGA Group is an independent training provider, offering a range of apprenticeships up to Level 7 (equivalent to a Master's Degree). Each programme is delivered by expert tutors who continue to work as professionals in their own field, whilst also choosing to invest time training the next generation. Courses cover marketing, fundraising, events, policy, service design and other functions: FundraiserPR & Communications AssistantMulti-Channel MarketerMarketing… Show more The JGA Group is an independent training provider, offering a range of apprenticeships up to Level 7 (equivalent to a Master's Degree). Each programme is delivered by expert tutors who continue to work as professionals in their own field, whilst also choosing to invest time training the next generation. Courses cover marketing, fundraising, events, policy, service design and other functions: FundraiserPR & Communications AssistantMulti-Channel MarketerMarketing ExecutiveMarketing ManagerEvent AssistantContent CreatorCreative Digital Design Professional - BA (Hons)Digital Community ManagerPolicy OfficerService DesignerSystems Thinking Practitioner Business Administrator Bid & Proposal Co-ordinatorSales ExecutiveJunior Data Analyst (Sales & Marketing Teams)PhotographerFollow the link below to see 'Our Apprenticeships'. In addition, JGA offers a range of health and social care and early years qualifications and a certificate in safeguarding. Please feel free to contact me for more information. Show less

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

In Summer 2017, I was appointed as Chief Executive. Leading a team of 9 staff and 154 volunteers, a key focus was to structure the foundation for future growth, in order to successfully achieve ambitious targets. I built effective and long-term relationships with a range of major donors and strategic partners, leading to increased income and further opportunities for the future.

Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom

Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom

I established excellent relationships with donors and provided a professional service to local individuals, families, businesses and trusts seeking to engage in effective giving within Surrey. I acted as fund manager for a wide number of funds, supporting donors in their giving objectives. I had overall responsibility for donor relations and the foundation's grants programme, and oversaw the grants team to ensure a high quality of service, both for donors and those seeking funding from… Show more I established excellent relationships with donors and provided a professional service to local individuals, families, businesses and trusts seeking to engage in effective giving within Surrey. I acted as fund manager for a wide number of funds, supporting donors in their giving objectives. I had overall responsibility for donor relations and the foundation's grants programme, and oversaw the grants team to ensure a high quality of service, both for donors and those seeking funding from the foundation. I represented the foundation externally, including speaking at events, networking and meeting with new contacts - to inspire more people to engage in local philanthropy, in order to make a real difference to the lives of local people across the county. Show less

Guildford, Surrey

Recruited on a fixed term contract as Programme Manager of the £1.2 million Grassroots Grants programme to support small, local groups in Surrey, I was responsible for the successful delivery of this significant new contract at a key stage of the Community Foundation's growth. In 2009, my role developed to a permanent position and I took on responsibility for managing the Foundation's donor funds.

Claydon, Suffolk

I was promoted to a role in the Leisure team, from a previous administrative role I occupied when I first joined the charity after leaving university.I was responsible for planning and co-ordinating leisure activities and events for adults with disabilities, including managing event budgets and co-ordinating volunteers. During my time at Optua, I also took a keen interest in fundraising and volunteered outside working hours to support fundraising events.

Dcha, Diploma In Charity Accounting, With Distinction

- Advanced Charity Accounting, Audit and Taxation - Voluntary Sector Financial Management - Fieldwork Exercise

Master Of Science (Msc), Voluntary Sector Management, With Distinction

Year One: - Voluntary Sector Policy - Marketing and Fundraising - Resource Management - Strategy, Diversity & Governance - Managing People.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Studies, First Class Honours