Paul Kearney Chief Executive Officer Expand Paul joined Above & Beyond in August 2017 as Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for the strategic and operational direction of the charity, liaising and advising the Trustee Board, working closely with the management team to achieve the charities objectives and representing the organisation regionally and nationally. After a 20-year career in regional media, he pursued a portfolio/consultancy career in a variety of sectors including healthcare, most recently serving as Chairman of Bristol Community Health CIC. Paul has lived in Bristol for 25 years, is a trustee of the Bristol Zoological Society, a keen sports fan with an interest in conservation, current affairs and history.
Lisa Gardner Director of Finance Expand Lisa joined Above & Beyond in February 2014. She qualified as a chartered accountant in 1992 and has acquired a broad range of business experience, including finance director of both Aardman Animations Limited for 12 years and Business West Bristol. Lisa is a board member at the Watershed’s Trust and Trading Companies and was a non-executive director of UH Bristol Trust for nine years until November 2017. Her interests include fitness and spending time with friends and family. Contact Lisa on [email protected].
Jane Southway PA to the Chief Executive Officer Expand Jane joined Above & Beyond in August 1993 and has had various administration roles and has seen the charity change significantly over the years. Jane is currently PA to the Chief Executive Officer. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, baking and going on country walks. Contact Jane on [email protected].
Edd Smith Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising Manager Expand Edd joined Above & Beyond in November 2017 and is the Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising Manager. Having previously worked in catering and restaurant management, Edd moved into the voluntary sector seven and a half years ago and has worked at Bristol Zoo Gardens and St Peters Hospice raising money from businesses and lotteries. Edd's three main passions in his spare time are football, food and drink, and theatre. He's a proud Bristolian and Bristol Rovers fan (Gashead!) and you will generally see him limping on Monday mornings following playing Sunday league football. Contact Edd if you are a business or individual wanting to get involved to make a difference in Bristol city centre hospitals on [email protected].
Edd joined Above & Beyond in November 2017 and is the Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising Manager. Having previously worked in catering and restaurant management, Edd moved into the voluntary sector seven and a half years ago and has worked at Bristol Zoo Gardens and St Peters Hospice raising money from businesses and lotteries. Edd's three main passions in his spare time are football, food and drink, and theatre. He's a proud Bristolian and Bristol Rovers fan (Gashead!) and you will generally see him limping on Monday mornings following playing Sunday league football.
Amy Barnard-Smith Community Fundraising Officer Expand Amy is one of our community fundraisers and looks after our dedicated supporters who want to jump out of planes, bake, cycle, run and organise events for Above & Beyond. She has been working in the charity sector for over six years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Outside work she loves, hiking, running, shopping, drinking coffee and eats more tapas than anyone else in Bristol! Contact Amy if you would like to take part in a fundraising event or organise your own on [email protected].
Lydia McGivern Community Fundraising Officer Expand Lydia joined Above & Beyond in January 2017 and looks after our community and events fundraisers, supporting everything from bake sales to marathons. She has worked as a hospital fundraiser for the past three years, previously as a Community Fundraiser for the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Lydia loves dogs and is that person who stops people in the street to cuddle their puppy. Contact Lydia if you are a community group, school or individual that would like to take part in a fundraising event on [email protected].
Catherine Harris Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Officer Expand Catherine joined Above & Beyond in January 2017 and is the Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Officer, helping our corporate partners from law firms to bakeries, to fundraise for our hospitals. Prior to Above & Beyond, Catherine worked in fundraising consultancy and was an airhostess with British Airways. She is currently renovating her house, which is taking longer than she thought. Contact Catherine with any queries regarding fundraising in your work place on [email protected].
Sarah Pryer Philanthropy Manager Expand Sarah joined Above & Beyond in March 2018 and has worked in the charity sector for seven years. She is delighted to be involved in the fantastic work that takes place across the nine hospitals. Sarah manages the relationships with charitable trusts and major donors, working with them to support patient care. Outside of work, Sarah volunteers with her Labrador Milo for the charity Pets as Therapy, is a Parish Councillor and loves travelling and gardening. Contact Sarah on [email protected] to find out more about our work with charitable trusts and significant donations.
Sam Bohn Interim Individual Giving and Legacy Manager Expand Sam joined Above & Beyond in May 2014 and takes great joy in looking after all those who kindly choose to support the hospitals as a thank you for the care they, or a friend, or relative, has received. Sam joined the charity sector after finishing university in 2009 and has taken great pleasure in working with lovely and generous supporters ever since. She is at her happiest when spending time with friends and family, exploring new places and being outdoors (come rain or shine!). Contact Sam if you would like information about how you can support the hospitals in memory of a loved one, with a gift in your will, via Direct Debit or by taking part in our weekly Lottery. Email her on [email protected].
Amy Morgan Fundraising Coordinator Expand Amy joined Above & Beyond in January 2017 and provides support to the fundraising team as Fundraising Co-ordinator – a new role for Above & Beyond. Amy is new to the charity world, having previously worked in other roles, including for the University of Bristol. She loves visiting Cornwall (her favourite place) and is a big fan of cats. Contact Amy with any general queries you may have about the charity on [email protected].
Jo Howarth Fundraising Administrator Expand Jo joined Above & Beyond in April 2018 as Fundraising Administrator, supporting the Individual Giving, In Memory and Legacy team. Jo has always been keen to work in the charity sector and is thrilled to be part of a team working with inspirational people to raise funds for Bristol city centre hospitals. Jo most recently worked for a book publisher and prior to that worked in the housing sector. Jo enjoys pilates and Zumba, live music, films, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Faye Dobson Press and PR Specialist Expand Faye joined Above & Beyond in January 2018 having previously worked as a media officer for the NSPCC. Prior to that she was a writer for women’s magazines, including Chat and Take a Break. In her free time, Faye plays roller derby for Bristol Roller Derby and volunteers for The Cinnamon Trust. She loves animals, tea and good books. Contact Faye if you have any stories or events you would like to share on [email protected]
Lisa Brennan Communications Officer Expand Lisa joined Above & Beyond in May 2017 as Press and Communications Officer. Lisa has previously worked at a PR agency, the Lawn Tennis Association and as a content editor for Bristol-based UK entertainment listings website Ents24. She loves watching (and talking endlessly about) tennis and going to gigs. Contact Lisa on [email protected].
Sarah Moore Marketing Manager Expand Sarah joined Above & Beyond in 2016. She is responsible for raising awareness and increasing support of the charity, through mixed marketing and communications activity. Sarah is proud to be part of the team that puts on a huge variety of projects, appeals and events that inspire local people, businesses and hospital staff to fundraise for Bristol city centre hospitals year-on-year. Contact Sarah on [email protected]
Steve Welling Finance Manager Expand Steve joined Above & Beyond in May 2015, having previously spent his entire career in the professional and commercial sectors. Being a born and bred Bristolian, Steve enjoys seeing how everyone’s efforts are benefiting the lives of those who live here, thanks to the enthusiasm and energy of the fundraising team. Away from the office, Steve is a big Arsenal fan and has a season ticket at the Emirates Stadium. When he’s not heading up the M4 to football, he usually has got a DIY project on the go. Contact Steve about finance on [email protected].
Helen Turton Grants Manager Expand Helen works closely with contacts across the hospitals to manage Above & Beyond’s charitable funds and grant applications. She joined the charity in August 2016 and worked in the fundraising team for two years before moving over to the finance team to take on the Grants Manager role. Helen has worked in the charity sector for ten years in Bristol, London and Wellington New Zealand. She is pleased to be working to support local people in her home city to get the best patient experience possible. Contact Helen with any queries regarding grant applications and charitable funds on [email protected].
Leanne Blackmore Income Administrator Expand Leanne works within our finance team and she makes sure that all donations are directed to the right hospital and department. Leanne was excited when she saw the role for Income Administrator advertised, she wanted to be part of the team doing brilliant work at Above & Beyond to help our hospitals. Leanne enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends, as well as going away on mini breaks as often as she can. Contact Leanne on [email protected].
Becky Shepherd Payments Administrator Expand Becky has worked for Above & Beyond for 25 years and like Jane, she has seen a lot of changes over that time. Becky looks after payments of our grants to our hospitals and our suppliers. She enjoys walking, going to the cinema and going out for meals (especially curries). Becky works two days a week but says she still gets an enormous sense of achievement even after all these years. Contact Becky on [email protected].
Lindsey Dowdell Volunteer Coordinator Expand Lindsey Dowdell joined Above and Beyond as Volunteer Coordinator in January 2018 having previously worked as a Befriending Manager with the Alzheimer’s Society. Coming from a teaching background originally, she worked within Bristol local authority for many years. She enjoys reading, travel and spending time with her family, especially being with her four grandchildren. Lindsey works on a part time basis on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and can be contacted on [email protected].
Theresa Jordan Grants Administrator Expand Theresa joined Above & Beyond in August 2017 as Grants Administrator working closely with the Grants Manager to oversee incoming grant applications. She supports the whole finance team wherever possible and is a demon with the letter opener. Previously Theresa worked for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in the Learning and Development department. When not working for Above & Beyond Theresa runs her own events and wedding planning business called Hummingbird Events which keeps her very busy! Theresa works two days a week and can be contacted on [email protected].