For over 20 years, Lorraine has been a passionate and creative fundraising professional with a special focus on Africa, biodiversity conservation, and girls’ education. She has helped organisations secure funding from major donors, foundations, and institutional funders by crafting compelling cases for support, developing effective fundraising strategies, and nurturing long-lasting donor relationships.

Lorraine began her career in the commercial world, gaining valuable experience in management and leadership that gave her a strong foundation in strategy, operations, and delivering results. A transformative period followed when she volunteered with VSO in Africa, where she witnessed first-hand the challenges and opportunities faced by communities. This experience inspired her to dedicate her career to making a positive impact through the non-profit sector.

Lorraine combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach, helping charities and community-based organisations build pipelines, submit high-value proposals, and strengthen donor stewardship. She also enjoys mentoring teams, sharing her knowledge to build confidence, skills, and organisational capacity.

Deeply committed to her causes, Lorraine brings creativity, clarity, and energy to every project. Whether supporting girls’ education, protecting wildlife, or fostering sustainable communities, she helps organisations thrive and create meaningful, lasting change.