Mika Brenan
With over 12 years of experience in fundraising, Mika has worked at some of the UK’s leading national charities, including Barnardo’s, the NSPCC, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, and The Royal British Legion. She is currently the Head of Mass Event Fundraising at The King’s Trust, where she oversees mass participation events, campaigns, and community fundraising. The charity is at the start of a new five-year strategy, presenting an exciting opportunity to shape the team’s future direction.
Outside of work, Mika is a keen runner and is steadily working her way through the World Marathon Majors — a personal passion that also connects with her professional work in mass fundraising, offering firsthand insight into the power of mass participation events.
Favourite Leadership Quote
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead
Having volunteered as a mentor myself—supporting students during the pandemic and, more recently, guiding new graduates entering the non-profit sector—I saw the Elischer Foundation’s mentoring programme as a valuable opportunity to sit on the other side of the table. I’m looking forward to focusing on my own growth and building confidence as I continue to develop as a leader in a sector I care deeply about.