Chief Executive - John Munro For 37 years John has worked in diverse and challenging environments, the last 13 in the charity sector. Expand For 41 years John has worked in diverse and challenging environments, the last 13 in the charity sector. "The facilities at the Wessex Cardiac Centre really are second to none. People in the Wessex region have access to some of the best equipment and care in the world. Now it’s time to cut off the problem at the source; working to stop people from contracting heart disease in the first place."
Events & Community Manager - Tina Richardson Expand Tina is our longest standing team member and over the years since she’s been with the Charity she’s built a network of local contacts who regularly support our events. She is known for staging events such as balls and golf days with flair. Anyone wanting advice on planning their own fundraising event, or on fundraising in the community only needs to talk to Tina.
Commercial Manager - Ken Wilde Expand 30 years in his own business, 18 of those managing sports sponsorship for Carlsberg, Ken has a wealth of contacts and expertise to offer to Wessex Heartbeat, and he has been instrumental in opening doors to sports and other organisations supporting Wessex Heartbeat. Ken is also the lead on sponsorship for the Charity.
Fundraising Officer - Jennifer Kenny Expand Jenny is a pivotal figure in the Wessex Heartbeat team managing day to day administration and ensuring behind the scenes efficiency that enables the fundraisers to get on and do their jobs. As all team members do Jenny turns her hand to anything needed.
Fundraising Officer - Tina Wellman-Hawke Expand Tina 2 has over 20 years of fundraising experience and is well known for putting on some of the largest balls in the event calendar, normally catering for around 500. Tina was the recipient of a "Charity Support of the Year" award in 2000, and winner of the regional and national Nat West and Venus "Lifetime Achievement" awards 2013. One of her greatest moments was to be in the final of the "Pride of Britain" awards 2015. Tina's experience enables her role to introduce Wessex Heartbeats first ever legacy campaign with the "Make a Will fortnight" in February 2019 and being on hand for our wonderful supporters who will kindly consider leaving a legacy in their will. Working two days a week, Tina says she hopes that she can make a difference with her input. Having lost her mum to heart disease she knows how important every penny is to help those with heart disease.
Donor Development Officer - Callum Munro Expand Callum joined the team in the summer of 2015. He was tasked with revitalising the database, remodelling the charity's gift aid structure and to steer the charity in brand new directions towards social media marketing and supporter interaction. Now three years on, Callum is ensuring that the charity drives and innovates in the digital fundraising sector by centralising a digital hub for the charity.
Trust and Foundations Officer - Vanessa Eden Expand Vanessa joined the team in 2018 with the task of raising funds by making applications to Trusts and Foundations. Having worked in the Third Sector for more than 20 years she brings a sense of passion and knowledge as well as pride to be part of the Wessex Heartbeat team.
Finance Manager - Nicola Nash Expand Joining in the Summer of 2015, Nicola brought a wealth of experience and a fantastic eye for detail to the Wessex Heartbeat accounts department. Remodelling and revitalising how the charity controlled its finances, Nicola can now look back on her three years at the charity and recognise the fantastic organisational skills that she has brought to the team, as she continues to strengthen and fortify Wessex Heartbeat's finances.
House Manager - Ali Schofield Expand With a warm personality and a passion for Heartbeat House, Ali makes sure everything runs perfectly. The House is kept up to standard and all guests are warmly welcomed and supported during their stay.
Assistant House Manager - Mark Eden Expand Mark's friendly personality ensures a warm welcome for all who stay at Heartbeat House. Mark is responsible for all the property maintenance in the House and garden as well as giving Ali a helping hand. Not only is he handy with a drill or screwdriver but also an iron too!