Meet Rae Brooke

In this episode Kate meets Rae Brook, Chief Executive of the Community Foundation for Merseyside, an independent charity that promotes local giving to address local disadvantage. Rae has over 30 years' senior management experience gained in both the private and public sector after studying Business and Finance at De Montfort University and attending a Harvard Business School Programme for Senior Management Executives. Her role as CEO is to nurture relationships with existing and potential donors, community groups, third sector members and regional stakeholders in the public and private sector. Her passion for the charitable sector is deep rooted as her father was a Barnardo's orphan which she says has greatly influenced her decision to enter the charitable sector. You can find out more and connect with Rae at: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/team/rae-brooke