Meet your Community Fundraisers

  • Charlie Allsebrook - Community Development Manager (East)

    I’ve worked in the charity sector for 20 years and four and a half of those have been for Brain Tumour Research. I want to play a part (no matter how small) in helping us get closer to finding a cure to prevent more people having to deal with the devastation of this incredibly cruel disease. Our supporters are at the heart of all we do, and I am constantly blown away by their passion and dedication to find a cure.

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  • Emma Jolly - Community Fundraiser (Home Counties)

    Area includes: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire,  Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire

    Working at Brain Tumour Research is incredibly meaningful to me, especially after losing my dad to a secondary brain tumour. Over the past few years with the charity, I've had the privilege of meeting and working with some truly inspirational people. I love helping supporters turn their passions into powerful fundraising, whether it's running marathons, knitting blankets, or hosting bake sales. We couldn't continue our vital work without your incredible dedication!

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  • Lina Gorenscek - Community Fundraiser (London)

    Area includes: London

    After completing a master’s in international law, I discovered love for charity work and never looked back. I’ve been doing fundraising and events since 2011, and my favourite part of this job is that every day is different, allowing me to work with our incredible supporters on a variety of exciting projects. I’m also a huge animal lover, so if your fundraising plans involve a pet, you can count on me arriving early and bearing treats! Follow me on Facebook.

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  • Frankie Kynan-Holmes - Community Fundraiser (South East)

    Area includes: Sussex, Surrey and Kent


    Since joining the charity two years ago, I've loved being part of the Community Fundraising team and getting to support our fantastic supporters while they take on their fundraising.

    One of the most unique fundraising ideas I’ve supported was a group of friends dressing up as pirates for a weekend and voyaging around the Isle of Wight raising awareness and funds for us on their way. If you’ve got any wacky fundraising ideas like this or have a question about the charity, I'd love to hear from you.

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  • Megan Utting - Community Fundraiser (East Anglia)

    Area includes: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex

    I love getting to know our brilliant supporters and being able to help them reach their fundraising goals. And I'm not one to shy away from a challenge myself - over the years I've taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, a Firewalk and half marathon. If you're keen to get involved to help us find a cure for brain tumours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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  • Ashley McWilliams - Community Development Manager (North)

    I have worked in the charity sector for more than 15 years in a variety of roles, the last nine within Fundraising. My most memorable moment was securing a six-figure sum to implement a life-saving mental health service in Scotland. I am passionate about making a difference, changing lives and improving quality of life.

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  • Lynne Wiseman - Community Fundraiser (Scotland)

    Area includes: Scotland

    Working at Brain Tumour Research since 2022 I have met some amazing supporters who do some truly epic challenges to help find a cure for this devastating disease. From whole communities coming together for our Walk of Hope to thrillseekers braving our Highland Swing, there really is a fundraising activity for everyone and it's a privilege to support all those who are determined to stop brain tumours in their tracks.

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  • Saddia Salim - Community Fundraiser (North East)

    Area includes: North & The Humber

    My role as Community Fundraiser based in the North & The Humber is to work with our amazing supporters to raise vital funds and awareness to fund research towards finding a cure for brain tumours. It involves lots of inspiring chats and meeting some awe-inspiring people, and I'm passionate that each and every supporter knows how much we appreciate their efforts and receives the very best support in their fundraising endeavours. Without our supporters we would not be able to do what we do and for that, we are eternally grateful.

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  • Tania Faverzani - Community Fundraiser (North West)

    Areas include: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

    I first became a supporter of Brain Tumour Research after I lost my mum to a glioblastoma (GBM) in 2008 because I wanted to help stop anyone else having to witness and live through the devastation that comes with this brutal disease. In 2021 I secured the role of Community Fundraiser and I have met far too many people who know someone affected by a brain tumour.

    Whether you want to bake up a storm, do a sponsored head shave, hold a sponsored walk or even run a marathon, I'd love to hear about your plans and support your fundraising.

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  • Louise Aubrey - Community Development Manager (West)

    I have been a fundraiser for more than 25 years and have met so many amazing people, both supporters and colleagues, who have all inspired me in many ways. Fundraising is my passion and will be for the rest of my days. Over the years I have been honoured to work with walkers, dancers, buskers, auctioneers, runners, abseilers, drummers, strummers, singers, firefighters, footballers, writers, event organisers, quizzer, painters, gardeners…. all sorts of fundraisers!

    Brain Tumour Research is a charity very close to my heart, and our whole team is amazing. I feel great purpose and privilege to working for a charity with a real mission to improve the outcomes for people with brain tumours through research or campaigning.

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  • Letty Greenfield - Community Fundraiser (South West)

    Area includes: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, City of Bristol, Gibraltar and the Channel Islands

    Since joining the team in 2023, I’ve supported so many amazing fundraisers across the region and had the privilege of meeting lots of you too. From marathons and sea swims, to cream tea parties (jam first!) and tractor runs, it’s always great to see the fantastic ways you raise funds to help make a difference.

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  • Charlotte James - Community Fundraiser (South Central)

    Area includes: Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire

    I joined the Brain Tumour Research Fundraising team in 2023 and have loved every minute of working for the charity. From skydives and abseils to bake sales and quizzes, it's amazing how many creative ways our supporters get involved and raise funds to help find a cure. I love supporting our wonderful community with their fundraising activities and celebrating their incredible achievements.

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