Our Skill-Sharers
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Rich James
Rich is a creative copywriter with a background in public relations and charity fundraising. His values are firmly rooted in an ethical mindset, and for close to a decade he has worked alongside dozens of non-profits, individuals, and businesses with a purpose. A brilliant all-rounder, Rich supports our charity partners with all aspects of fundraising, strategy, and communications. To find out more, check out his website.
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Caz O'Kane
With over 20 years of experience, Caz has written, reviewed, and edited hundreds of successful grant applications. She supports our charity partners through all stages of the fundraising process, from preparing for funding to writing applications and exploring next steps. Caz also has extensive local knowledge about funding opportunities in Sussex, which she shares with our partners. To find our more, check out her website.
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Zoya Rasul
Zoya is a communications professional with experience in journalism and advertising before moving into the charity sector. She has worked with several charities to support their digital communication needs. With the Pearce Foundation, she supports our charity partners in strategising and sharpening their social media presence .
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Emily Webster
Emily is a leadership coach who leads on inclusion for a multi-academy trust. With a background in psychology and sociology, she has extensive experience and knowledge within leadership, including change, conflict and team dynamics. She has a particular interest and expertise in mental health and wellbeing and facilitates deep conversations with compassion and understanding. Emily provides leadership coaching for our charity partners and works alongside Jane, the Founder to deliver larger group coaching. Contact: emilywebstercoaching@gmail.com
The Pearce Foundation is a shining example of a funder that genuinely understands the needs and challenges of small charities. It's a pleasure to be part of their support offer and help these amazing fledgling organisations take the next exciting step in their journey.
- Rich James
The Pearce Foundation embodies a special message - great things happen when we care and when we share. They add a lot of value to their charity partners, and I am delighted to be a part of the brilliant support model they are championing for small charities.
- Zoya Rasul
I’ve been getting to know the The Pearce Foundation and I’m super impressed with what they offer. In addition to providing much needed funding to small charities, they are big on sharing skills and knowledge with the organisations they give money to.
- Caz O’Kane