I lead the Wates Family Enterprise Trust and I also oversee our Homes programme. I started my career as a teacher before moving into international development, living and working across Africa and Asia in education and child rights. That experience brought me face to face with the link between a safe, stable home and a child’s ability to develop, learn and thrive.
It also taught me to question power dynamics in funding relationships – and to recognise the strength in working collaboratively. In most of the grants WFET offers, we encourage other funders to work alongside us. In many cases we’re one of three or four funders supporting work on a particular issue, which brings benefits, insights and opportunities for organisations to join forces. That shapes everything about how WFET works.
I am trained in Art of Hosting facilitation, which underpins how I convene and lead conversations across the Trust’s work.
If you are a funder and are interested in learning more, please get in touch.
