So, how did I end up here...?
The world of small charities has been my world for as long as I can remember... I spent my school holidays volunteering on playschemes for children with complex needs; my first Saturday job was helping to run a charity shop (my dad gave me extra pocket money).
After graduation, I was heading for the world of finance, but (thankfully) my year out working on a church community project, diverted my career path.
I managed volunteering schemes for the University of Liverpool, before becoming a CEO at just 28.
I ran Mencap Liverpool for the next 14 years, gaining a MSc in Voluntary Sector Management along the way.
How did we get here then?
I loved being a small charity CEO, but if you've done it yourself, you'll know just how demanding it can be. In 2023, I decided to take a step back and do something else for a while. I'd already been running marathons for a few years as well as helping to lead a local running group so off I went to get my Coach in Running Fitness Licence.
Running is the other big passion in my life and now I've managed to create a life and career which blends both! I spend part of my time coaching a small group of marathon runners and the rest working with one or two charity clients. The variety is great, but there's a lot more crossover than you might expect... especially when charities are looking for someone to help support their marathon teams!
Running is the other big passion in my life and now I've managed to create a life and career which blends both! I spend part of my time coaching a small group of marathon runners and the rest working with one or two charity clients. The variety is great, but there's a lot more crossover than you might expect... especially when charities are looking for someone to help support their marathon teams!