Simon Purkiss
Simon is Head of Supporter Engagement at Young Epilepsy where he is responsible for Individual Giving, Legacies, Challenge Events, digital fundraising and supporter experience.
He's worked in fundraising for 15 years, starting out as a successful face to face fundraiser and progressing through various roles to his current position. He is passionate about excellent supporter experience and innovating fundraising programmes to maximise their potential and help improve the lives of beneficiaries.
Outside of work, Simon is a Trustee for Brigstowe, a Bristol based HIV charity doing amazing work. He's a big Bristol rugby fan and a proud Dad of two children.
Favourite Leadership Quote
"Love and leadership are vital."
~ Pat Lam
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.
The whole spirit and ethos of the programme really appeals to me around being disruptors and changemakers in the sector. I want to support the charity I work for and the wider sector to innovate and be bolder.