Fundraising & Events
I’ve spent most of my career managing local commercial radio stations, from the big three in the North West to London’s LBC News Radio. Charitable activity has always been at the heart of local radio, and over the years I’ve created and led a number of highly successful fundraising projects and large-scale events.
Now, I want to use that experience to help organisations achieve their objectives, particularly through innovative, ambitious initiatives that make a real impact.
Current Roles & Projects
Selected Fundraising Highlights
I’ve spent most of my career managing local commercial radio stations, from the big three in the North West to London’s LBC News Radio. Charitable activity has always been at the heart of local radio, and over the years I’ve created and led a number of highly successful fundraising projects and large-scale events.
Now, I want to use that experience to help organisations achieve their objectives, particularly through innovative, ambitious initiatives that make a real impact.
Radio City
Liverpool
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Appointed radio’s first full-time fundraiser for Give a Child a Chance, now Cash for Kids.
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Created major initiatives including Walk for Liverpool, Christmas Toy Appeal, Party at the Pier, and the Give a Child a Chance Auction.
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Managed Liverpool’s Radio Aid Day and supported the city’s Capital of Culture 2008 programme.
Key 103
Manchester
Launched Manchester Kids, raising over £500,000 within its first two years.
Delivered large-scale fundraising events including Cow Parade, the Ryan Giggs testimonial, and the Manchester Kids Ball.
Raised £65,000 in two days for New York Firefighters following 9/11.
Rock FM
Preston
Re-launched the Red Rose Trust under the chairmanship of Sir Tom Finney.
Doubled fundraising revenue and expanded community engagement.
Created and launched the large-scale Party in the Park event.
Fox FM
Oxford
Founded the Fox Box Appeal, delivering Christmas support to elderly and isolated residents.
Launched a Christmas Toy Appeal supporting local families.
Co-founded and served as trustee of TRAX, securing partnerships with Unipart and Jordan F1.
LBC News Radio
London
Pioneered the use of premium rate phone lines for fundraising, raising £86,000 for Guide Dogs and £45,000 for the RNLI.
Sponsored and developed the London Swim Marathon, later renamed Swimathon.
Created and delivered major public events including Big Weekend (Telethon ’86), Covent Garden Carols, and London to Paris Treasure Hunts.
