Paul Kearney Chief Executive Officer Expand Paul joined Above and 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. She was appointed as a Non-executive Director of UH Bristol Trust in June 2008, which she holds until the end of November 2017. Lisa is also a board member at the Watershed’s Trust and Trading Companies. When she’s not acting as a taxi driver for her children, she likes to keep fit by running and going to the gym. Contact Lisa on lisa.gardner@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Amanda Callard Director of Income Generation Expand Amanda joined the charity in June 2015 having worked in the charity sector for 15 years in fundraising and communications. Amanda leads the Fundraising and Communications team to ensure we deliver a balanced and sustainable portfolio of fundraising activity and grow the profile and awareness of the charity and the fundraising needs of the hospitals. With the Leadership Team, Amanda works to drive the charity’s overall strategic direction and management to deliver its mission. Contact Amanda on amanda.callard@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 jane.southway@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Cressida Prout Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager Expand Cressida is the Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager at Above & Beyond, heading up the fundraising team that work with business, individuals and community organisations across Bristol and the South West. Cressida has a background in project and event management and is utilising these skills in managing and planning new initiatives. She first came to the charity having completed the Bristol to Paris cycle challenge in 2015, and seeing an opening for a job soon after. You’ll very rarely find Cressida sitting still as she loves to be out cycling or walking. Contact Cressida if you are a business or individual wanting to get involved to make a difference in Bristol city centre hospitals on cressida.prout@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 event on amy.barnard-smith@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 or activity on lydia.mcgivern@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 catherine.harris@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Laura Serratrice Philanthropy Manager Expand Laura joined Above & Beyond in September 2016 after seven years heading fundraising at the University of Bristol. She is currently responsible for raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations and individuals, and for liaising with the hospitals about fundraising projects. Laura has been working in fundraising since 2004 following six years in sales and marketing for educational publishing. She enjoys reading and learning about different cultures. Contact Laura with any queries about our fundraising priorities or about your philanthropic support on laura.serratrice@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Helen Turton Philanthropy Specialist Expand Helen works in the philanthropy team and is responsible for developing funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations, as well as liaising between medical staff and individual supporters who would like to make a significant gift to our hospitals. Helen joined Above & Beyond in August 2016 having worked in the charity sector for eight years in fundraising roles 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 if you would like more information about how we work with charitable trusts and foundations on helen.turton@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Simon Purkiss Individual Giving and Legacy Manager Expand Simon joined Above & Beyond in August 2016, with over ten years fundraising and marketing experience. Simon is inspired by the incredible work that takes place in our hospitals and in his role he showcases this so that our lovely supporters can see the impact of their donations. He also encourages people to give to the charity via appeals, gifts in wills, in memory donations, our lottery and Direct Debit. Outside of work, Simon is a Trustee for The Brigstowe Project. You can find Simon often on a ramble or a five-a-side football pitch, and he enjoys spending time with family and friends. Contact Simon with any questions around donating to the charity via single gifts, Direct Debits, playing out lottery and more on simon.purkiss@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Sam Bohn Donor Development and Fundraising Officer 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 sam.bohn@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Amy Thomson 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 amy.thomson@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Becki Sendell Interim Communications Manager Expand Becki joined Above & Beyond in March 2016 as Press and PR Specialist, and has since become Interim Communications Manager, responsible for creating all promotional materials and publicity. After three years working for a PR agency with corporate and consumer clients, Becki decided to move to an in-house role to help raise greater awareness about the increasing need to support our hospitals. In her spare time you’ll find her baking, climbing and planning her next adventure abroad. Contact Becki if you have any stories or events you would like to share on becki.sendell@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Lisa Brennan Press and Communications Officer Expand Lisa joined Above & Beyond in May 2017 as Press and Communications Officer. Lisa has previously worked at a small PR agency, the Lawn Tennis Association and as a content editor for Bristol-based UK entertainment listings website Ents24. She loves watching tennis, going to gigs and socialising with friends around Bristol. Contact Lisa with any queries about PR and press coverage on lisa.brennan@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Sarah Moore Marketing Manager (Maternity leave) Expand Sarah joined Above & Beyond in 2016 and is currently on Maternity Leave. 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.
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 steve.welling@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
Ankaret Fillipich Grants Manager Expand Ankaret joined Above & Beyond in April 2017 as Grants Manager, working closely with contacts across the hospitals to manage Above & Beyond’s charitable funds and grant applications. Previously, Ankaret worked as a Higher Education Policy Advisor for the Office for Fair Access. She can always be found with her nose in a good book or glued to a wildlife documentary. Contact Ankaret with any queries regarding grant applications and charitable funds on ankaret.fillipich@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 leanne.blackmore@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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 becky.shepherd@aboveandbeyond.org.uk.