John Ellery
Founder of Get Grants
John established Get Grants in 2012, to help charities and community groups better manage and understand their fundraising efforts. With over a decade experience in the Charity sector, John has a passion for supporting small grassroots community organisations, and this is reflected in the range of support and resources Get Grants offer.
Fundraising & Development Manager
Part of the Get Grants team since 2017, Katie works with charitable organisations to provide fundraising services and support, as well as driving forward our mission to respond to the needs of fundraisers across the sector.
Bid Writer
After joining the Get Grants team at the start of 2021, Charlotte enjoys working with many charities and community groups, supporting them to achieve grant fundraising success.
Andrew Ellison
Consultant
After joining the team in September 2021, Andrew is committed to delivering successful grant funding results for a range of charities and community groups.
Administrative Assistant
Miya joined Get Grants in February 2022. With a background in event management and marketing, she is able use her transferable skills and knowledge to make sure that the Get Grants community are kept updated and informed about the great work that Get Grant does for the fundraising community.
Charlotte Othen
Bid Writer
Charlotte joined Get Grants during October 2021. Charlotte has working in the charity sector for over 20 years, working in various areas such as events, marketing, relationship management, development and bid writing. Her goal is to help as many charities as possible seek the help, support and funding they need to deliver their projects and make a difference..
Bid Writer
Nikki is a new recruit – having joined the team in May 2022. She fell into fundraising by accident after a ten year career as a midwife and then taking some time out to be a Mum. She has been working in the charity sector for 2 and a half years and is loving the opportunities at Get Grants to help the fantastic, grass routes organisations in our society really shine and work to meet their goals.
Meet the Experts
Fidelis has 16 years of experience of working within the charity sector. Her career spans a wealth of disciplines, and she delivers Get Grants courses on Corporate Fundraising, Storytelling for Fundraising, and Developing a Fundraising Strategy.
Rachel has a career spanning a decade, helping large organisations and SMEs secure close to £100m EU and UK grant funding and contracts. Rachel brings her strategic mind and strong research background to deliver Get Grants Get Tender Ready Course.
Hayley has 13 years’ experience as a fundraiser and bid writer, of which 10 have been in the voluntary sector for well-known charities. With significant experience in managing and developing relationships with trusts and foundations, Hayley brings this expertise to Get Grants Trusts and Foundations Course.
Rosie has 9 years’ experience of working in the charity sector, in both large and small charities. Rosie shares her expertise in building relationships directly with donors through our Developing a Fundraising Strategy Course and Developing your Individual Giving Course.
With over ten years experience, Michelle has worked in charities spanning faith, international development and arts and heritage. She has worked with some of the biggest philanthropic families in the UK and US, and it is this first-hand experience that she brings to our Major Donor Fundraising Course – taking any fundraiser from mediocre to extraordinary
Sam has been involved with sport and physical activity for a number of years, through Local Authority and Active Partnership sports programmes. Sam shares her knowledge when delivering our Bid Writing for Sports & Physical Activity Workshop.