Meningitis UK Staff
Senior Management Team
Steve Dayman
Chief Executive
Steve first got involved with the meningitis cause over 24 years ago, after losing his 14-month-old son Spencer to meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in 1982. His hope has always been to find a vaccine to prevent other families having to go through the heartache he and his family endured. Steve was instrumental in setting up the Meningitis Trust in 1986 and the Meningitis Research Foundation in 1989.
As Chief Executive of Meningitis UK, Steve is responsible for the overall management of the charity and works closely with the Trustees on governance. Steve plays a key part in promoting the organisation and is the main spokesperson for the charity, and represents Meningitis UK at various events.
Steve visits families all over the country who have experienced the devastation of the disease, explaining about the disease and Meningitis UK's work, and has encouraged hundreds of families who have lost a loved one to this horrific disease to fundraise for the cause.
Steve said "Most families who have experienced the devastation of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia find it very comforting and helpful to do something positive. If we all do what we can, together we will make a difference".
Kate Rowland
Development Manager
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Kate is responsible for developing the organisation's strategy, identifying new income streams, raising the public profile of the charity, and overseeing all Fundraising and Communications.
Kate also manages the day to day business of the charity in the absence of the Chief Executive, and works closely with corporate partners and major donors.
Penny Crawley
Office Manager
Penny keeps our office in Bristol running smoothly, looking after all matters of Finance, HR and Health & Safety.
Fundraising and Communications Team
Nicola Clarke
Media Officer
As Meningitis UK’s Media Officer, Nicola is responsible for raising the profile of the charity and its work through the media by writing press releases, dealing with media enquiries and arranging TV and radio interviews. Nicola works closely with the fundraising team to publicise the charity’s events, as well as those that our supporters take part in or organise themselves. Nicola previously worked as a newspaper journalist and in PR so has a wealth of experience and would be more than happy to help if you would like support publicising your event or have an idea about how to spread the word about Meningitis UK’s work. You can contact Nicola directly by telephoning 0117 302 61 95 or by emailing nicolaclarke@meningitisuk.org .
Clare Walsh
Marketing & Communications Officer
Clare looks after the charity's website and co-ordinates all of Meningitis UK's publications and promotional materials including the charity's quarterly ‘The Vision' newsletter, fundraising and awareness materials. Clare also works closely with the Development Manager and other staff to co-ordinate the charity's marketing and communications strategies, and collaborates with the Media Officer to promote campaigns and other marketing initiatives through the media. You can contact Clare directly by telephoning 0117 302 61 96 or by emailing clarewalsh@meningitisuk.org .
Laura Chapman
Trusts & Corporate Partnerships Officer
Laura works to develop support from potential grant-giving bodies such as charitable Trusts and Institutions and to build partnerships with companies through charity of the year schemes, cause-related marketing initiatives, sponsorship, employee fundraising and corporate grants. Laura is also responsible for co-ordinating the charity's national campaign aimed at nursery schools, and for publicising the importance of legacies and helping supporters to put their legacy plans into place. You can contact Laura directly by telephoning 0117 302 61 98 or by emailing laurachapman@meningitisuk.org .
Emily Knight
Community Fundraising Officer
Emily manages Meningitis UK's extensive programme of fundraising events, and works closely with supporters and community groups, and helps people taking part in sponsored events or organising their own events to make the most out of them. She is also responsible for overseeing the co-ordination of the charity's annual marathon walks, student fundraising programme and collection box programme. You can contact Emily directly by telephoning 0117 302 61 92 or by emailing emilyknight@meningitisuk.org .
David Mountford
Student & Community Fundraising Assistant
Having been involved in RAG fundraising activities for over 6years, David's main focus is to build on existing student RAG fundraising activities, plus co-ordinate the charity's collection box programme. David also helps the Community Fundraising Officer to coordinate the annual marathon walks. You can contact David directly by telephoning 0117 302 61 90 or by emailing davidmountford@meningitisuk.org .
MeningitisUK · Registered Charity No.1076774