Chief Executive - John Munro Expand [email protected] For over 40 years John has worked in diverse and challenging environments, the last 20 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 & Marketing Manager - Tina Richardson Expand [email protected] 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 and organises our popular annual Heartbeat Cycle Sportive. She has recently taken on the role of Marketing Manager and is enjoying the challenge of raising awareness of our charity to a wider audience.
Fundraising Officer - Jennifer Kenny Expand [email protected] is a pivotal figure in the Wessex Heartbeat team managing day to day administration, inlcuding inputting donations responsible for our many Challenge Events and ensuring behind the scenes efficiency that enables her colleagues to get on and do their jobs. As all our team members do, Jenny turns her hand to anything needed.
Donor Development Manager - Tina Hawke Expand [email protected] joined the charity in 2018 and 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 helped to introduce Wessex Heartbeats first ever 'Gifts in Wills' campaign and the "Make a Will Fortnight" and loves being on hand for our wonderful supporters in her role as Donor Development Manager. Working three 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.
Appeals & Community Fundraising Manager - Vanessa Eden Expand [email protected] joined the team in 2018 with the task of raising funds by making applications to Trusts and Foundations and recently had her role changed to Appeals and Community Fundraising Manager. Vanessa is also the lead on our MakeaSmile Lottery and our website, adding her creative eye and a flair for words to the mix. Having worked in the Third Sector for more than 25 years, she brings a sense of passion and knowledge as well as pride to be part of the Wessex Heartbeat team, especially as she lost her father at the age of 60 to a sudden heart attack.
Finance Manager - Nicola Nash Expand [email protected] joined the charity in 2015 and works two days a week. She uses her wealth of experience and eye for detail to continue to strengthen and fortify the Wessex Heartbeat Accounts Department.
House Manager - Ali Scholefield 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!