Fundraising and events team

Our fundraising and marketing team blogs about our activities and generous supporters who help raise money to fund our work.

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five men running
Transforming and training for the 2016 Olympics
While helping to chart our organisation's future, David also competes against sprinters from around the world
12 May 2013
David Ayre, Business Transformation Executive
A photograph of Monica working at her desk.
Learning about England from my desk
Through her research with the Fundraising team, Monica learns about British life and the ways our programmes are helping children.
15 April 2013
Monica Foss, Regional Fundraising Intern
A photograph of Gillian Claugher
Despite indications that maybe I shouldn’t, I’m running 10k
Our Director of Regional Fundraising and Development shares solid fundraising advice and her injury-laden sporting history.
05 April 2013
Gillian Claugher, Director of Regional Fundraising and Development
Monica Foss
Meet Monica Foss, Fundraising Intern
Monica Foss is an American intern who will be blogging about her experiences of London and the work she does with us to make a difference.
04 April 2013
Monica Foss, Regional Fundraising Intern
Sign that reads 'Longitude Zero'
Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon
On an interactive map, Joe guides us through his first 20-mile run of the year.
03 April 2013, 2 comments
Joe Waterton, Director of Partnership Development
Stefan Van Houwe
Introducing Stefan Van Houwe, Fundraising Intern
Stefan will write about his experiences with us and the insights he gains working with our fundraising team
28 March 2013
Stefan Van Houwe, Fundraising Intern
The Children's Society cheers squads
Only two months until the London Marathon ... Oh no!
As she prepares to complete the longest run of her life, Sally shares her planning so far and considers the challenge ahead
25 February 2013
Sally Hutton, Regional Fundraiser
Valentine's Day cards
Love is in the air...
Here's a fun fundraising idea - Monica Foss has been making her own Valentine's Day cards
14 February 2013
Monica Foss, Regional Fundraising Intern
a fountain pen rests on a piece of paper titled 'will'
Will power: Make the future brighter by leaving a legacy
A particularly generous gift reminds us of the importance all donations - small, medium or large - in wills.
07 January 2013
Holly Patton, Legacy Development Officer
Tim Holmes at age 10 - a young boy sitting on steps
My two different Christingle experiences
Tim participated in his first Christingle 21 years ago. This year, he returns to the service, helping hundreds organise events across the country.
04 December 2012
Tim Holmes, Appeals Officer

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