Team
At the Royal Parks Foundation, we all have at least one thing in common – we love The Royal Parks!
Our small charity team includes award-winning fundraisers and event organisers, communication professionals and project managers, plus resident experts on wildlife, education, sustainability and wellbeing.
We’re brought together because we care about the future of the Parks.
With your help, we raise funds for and manage a wide variety of projects, ranging from education, wildlife conservation and landscape restoration, to community sport and art.
Sara Lom
I joined The Royal Parks more than a decade ago and, in May 2003, launched the Royal Parks Foundation with the charity’s first three fantastic Trustees. A decade is a long time - which gives you an idea of how wonderful it is to work in the Parks.
Find out moreSally Barney
I’ve been privileged to work within the Royal Parks since 2001 and there’s not a day goes by when I’m not reminded just how special these green spaces are and just how much they mean to London.
Find out moreJessica Dash
I joined the team in April 2013. I steer the Royal Parks Foundation's fundraising activity from philanthropic, corporate, trust and community partners whilst keeping a keen eye on commercial income generation.
Find out moreClare Bowen
I joined as the Projects Manager in 2005. My role is so wonderfully diverse thanks to the nature of the Royal Parks and I feel very lucky to be a part of them.
Find out moreLedy Leyssen
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in November 2013 as Head of Programmes (maternity cover) after 15 years managing programmes in the non-profit cultural sector in the UK and abroad.
Find out moreKen Sleat
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation as Head of Finance in May 2015.
Find out moreAlison Dent
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation team in January 2012 as Education Officer. My role is to develop and deliver outdoor education programmes for all ages from our base at the state-of-the-art Education Centre.
Find out moreClaire Ashfield
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in April 2014. As Commercial Venue Manager I focus on generating income for the charity through hosting a huge range of events at our unique eco venue, The LookOut, located in the middle of Hyde Park.
Find out moreClaire Hall
With a background in education and project management, I was delighted to join the Royal Parks Foundation in August 2015 as Executive Assistant to the wonderful CEO, Sara Lom.
Find out moreEleanor Viita
I joined The Royal Parks Foundation in January 2016 as the Corporate Partnerships Manager. I work within the Development team to manage and grow our portfolio of corporate partnerships, raising vital income for projects across the Parks.
Find out moreEmma Elliott
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in September 2015 as Operations Officer. I ensure that everything at The Lookout runs smoothly and help out across the team with day to day operations.
Find out moreGrace Enright
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in 2013. I work on the fundraising team to raise money for the Parks through bench and tree dedications, legacies and wildlife adoptions, as well as administering the online shop.
Find out moreHannah Chambers
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in April 2014 as Marketing and Communications Manager (maternity cover) and very quickly became involved in a wide variety of projects.
Find out moreMarion Buggins
From organising corporate volunteer days, acting as communications champion, supporting adhoc projects, from Hedgehog conservation to 'eco-friendly tennis balls' and managing Team Squirrel, our scurry sporty supporters.
Find out moreNell Macdonald
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in May 2015 as the Community Engagement Officer. My role involves organising the exciting and varied community events we hold here at the beautiful Education Centre in the heart of Hyde Park.
Find out moreRebecca Breen
I joined The Royal Parks Foundation in October 2014 as Digital Communications Manager. My role here involves looking after all our digital channels as well as creating engaging and inspiring content to share with our supporters.
Find out moreSadie Rhodes
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in August 2015 as an Education Officer. My role is to deliver curriculum-linked environmental education sessions to children of all ages, while developing the secondary school programme.
Find out moreSara Harrison
I joined the Royal Parks Foundation in September 2010. As Projects Manager my days are never boring! I work across many, many projects, looking after our fantastic sporty supporters in Team Squirrel and our younger Chips in the Park athletes.
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