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MENTEES

Our mentees are all fundraisers with the talent, drive and ambition to be the next generation of fundraising leaders. They are learning and developing through their participation in our programme and all invest great energy and enthusiasm into their time with us to get the most from the opportunity.

Recognising the exciting pace of change in the sector and the innovations that are taking place, I hope to develop new approaches to achieving my goals. I’m excited for a mentor to ask me new questions and challenge me to consider different perspectives and ideas.

Amy Webb

I am deeply committed to addressing power within the charity sector. I want to make sure that charities’ decisions, resources and power sit, as much as possible, with the communities they’re there to serve. I envision this mentorship being a real catalyst for my growth and development as I work towards this.”

Annie Turnbull

Believing that leadership is an ongoing journey, I joined the Elischer Foundation programme to learn from sector leaders, refine approach, and help shape the future of fundraising. Their motivation is simple: bring people together, challenge the status quo, and help charities create a fairer, healthier world.

Heather Powell

“I applied to the mentoring programme to push myself and get out of my comfort zone. I want to develop my influencing and leadership skills while expanding my network with like minded people who want to change the world. 

Simon Purkiss

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WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER 100 MENTEES
IN 14 COUNTRIES
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COHORT 14 MENTEES
The passionate fundraising leaders embarking on our 2025/26 programme.​
COHORT 14 MENTEES

Helen Blyth

Helen is Head of Individual Giving Marketing at the Macular Society…

Dee Carswell

Dee is a fundraising professional with over 25 years’ experience across…

Calum Coker

Calum is Deputy Head of Fundraising at The Eve Appeal, the UK’s leading gynae…

Lisa Condon

With 14 years experience in fundraising, Lisa started her charity career in arts...

Philip Cowell

Philip Cowell has spent over 20 years working in the arts (Arvon Foundation…

Alison Furlong

Ali is the Head of Fundraising for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity…

Katie Harding

Katie began her career founding a social enterprise for women’s skills…

Amy Heritage

Amy has spent over a decade working in the charity sector, from global…

Oksana Kotelnikova

Oksana is a mission-driven strategist and NGO founder who combines her…

Elsie Riley

Elsie has over 18 years experience of fundraising for a wide variety…

Hannah Sanders

With nearly 20 years of experience across fundraising - from face-to-face…

Anthony Shaw

Anthony Shaw is Director of Fundraising at Norwood, a UK-based community...

Ana Beatriz Siqueira

Ana Beatriz Siqueira is a Brazilian fundraising professional with nearly…

Daria Starikashkina

Daria Starikashkina is a program manager, fundraiser, and researcher...

Ben Youell

Ben started working in the charity sector straight out of 6th form, after deciding…

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COHORT 15 MENTEES
Meet the 2026-27 mentees who are leaning into their leadership development this year.

Alex Gregg

Alex began his career in communications and marketing before moving into the charity sector 13 years ago...

Amy Bird

Amy is currently Head of Fundraising at the National Emergencies Trust leading on fundraising...

Anna Johnson

Anna is Director of Development at Pathways Community Trust, building fundraising and partnerships...

Cathi Farrer-Mitchell

Cathi Farrer-Mitchell is Director of Park Yoga, where she leads the charity’s strategic development...

Charlotte Hall

Charlotte is Director of Global Supporter Experience and Retention at the International Rescue Committee...

Clare Livingston

Clare is the Interim Director of Advancement at the University of Aberdeen...

Diane Bond

Diane is the Director of Development at Bootham School...

James Emmanuel

James moved into the charity sector, driven by a commitment to meaningful impact. ..

Jane Crompton

A history graduate from the University of Cambridge...

Jen Babb

Jen is passionate about connecting generous people with causes that change lives...

Jen Robinson-Slater

Jen is Director of Fundraising and Communications at Learning with Parents...

Josh Munns

Josh is an experienced fundraiser with over ten years experience...

Laura Burke

Laura is the Director of Fundraising at Bookmark Reading Charity...

Laura Harte

Laura is Director of The Berin Centre in South Oxfordshire...

Leeann Wilmer

Leeann has over 20 years of experience in fundraising...

Marion Pirrie

Marion Pirrie is an experienced fundraising leader with more than 20 years in the third sector...

Ramika Prajapati

Ramika is a founder-minded, high impact professional across the public sector...

Richard Roberts

Richard is the Head of Fundraising at the Epilepsy Research Institute...

Stephanie Parker

Steph Parker is Director of Fundraising and Engagement at Forget Me Not Children’s...

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