Charlotte is a Donor Development Fundraiser who has been at Freedom from Torture for nearly four years, helping generate the income they need to be able to deliver the crucial services that the survivors of torture can benefit from.
“It is an incredible cause, helping support people who have been tortured. We are the only organisation in the UK who specialises in helping survivors of torture. I feel very close to the work we do, even though my role does not directly support the clients, because I am based in the same building the clients come to I get to see the true need. It’s a real inspiration.”
“Although my role is in donor development, because we have such a small team I am also involved in acquisition of donors and supporter care as well as working in conjunction with the wider team to ensure we take a joined up approach to provide a good donor experience for our supporters.”
“Knowing that what I do is directly benefitting our clients is really important to me. You get to meet many clients who come to the centre and they are some of the bravest people in the world, they have often put their own safety at risk in order to stand up for people’s rights.”
“We get a generous holiday package, and the organisation promotes flexible working, offering a number of different options, which I have found has helped me get a good work-life balance. I also like that my team is relatively small, which means I get insight into all of the fundraising activities we do. This has been a really good way for me to develop and get a wide range of experience in my field. My team are really supportive of each other, which makes it a caring and friendly environment to work in.”