We know that fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult; the cost of living crisis continues, many grant making bodies are cutting back their giving and public trust in charities is falling. However, there are still many untapped or under-used opportunities and research from a few years ago tells us that awareness of and trust in RDA is high. We have excellent links in our communities and numerous resources to call on.
The Fundraising Team at RDA UK is tasked with raising funds for the work carried out from National Office to support the whole network, but are also a resource for you to call on. We can provide information and advice on all aspects of fundraising, from setting up your online giving pages, managing Gift Aid, supporting with large capital fundraising projects and more. If you need any fundraising advice or support then get in contact with us (introductions to the team are below). We can either help or link you with another RDA group or organization that can support you.
In 2025, we will continue our series of webinars, each focusing on a different aspect of fundraising. We hosted a gifts in wills webinar in October 2024 and sessions will be held on Corporate, Trust Fundraising and more. These will be advertised in the RDA volunteer biweekly newsletter.
In the meantime, relevant funding opportunities for groups will be flagged in the newsletter. If you do not yet receive this and would like to, please contact Jena Harding on jharding@rda.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.
Meet the Team
General email: fundraising@rda.org.uk
Clare Prysbet – Head of Fundraising
E: cprysbet@rda.org.uk
T: 07730008392
(Mon – Thurs: 9:00 – 5:00)
Emily Coleman – Fundraising Officer
E: ecoleman@rda.org.uk
T: 01926 405979
(Mon – Thurs: 9:00 – 5:00, Fri: 9:00 – 4:00)
Yvie Pickup – Corporate Partnerships Manager
E: ypickup@rda.org.uk
T: 01926 405962
(Mon: 9:00 – 4:00, Tues: 9:00 – 5:00, Wed: 9:00 – 3:00, Thurs: 9:00 – 5:00)
Sam Dixon – Senior Grants Manager
E: sdixon@rda.org.uk
T: 01926 962983
(Mon – Thurs: 9:00 – 5:00)
Pearl Smith – Major Gifts & Legacy Manager
E: psmith@rda.org.uk
(Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 5:00)
Erin Hitchen – Fundraising Coordinator
E: ehitchen@rda.org.uk
T:
(Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 5:00)
