Elaine Holdsworth
Fund Development Manager
Email: eh@communityfoundation.org.uk
Elaine manages a portfolio of private and corporate charitable funds at the Community Foundation. She works with current donors to develop their giving, as well as engaging new donors. She also promotes grant opportunities, assesses applications and manages awards.
Elaine joined the Community Foundation in August 2011. She has over 20 years’ experience of working in the voluntary/third sector and within local authorities. Her career started as a volunteer in a cold-weather shelter for homeless people in London and subsequently she managed a wide range of housing and support projects for people with diverse support needs. Elaine has held posts with Brighton and Hove City Council and Cumbria County Council assessing and monitoring services in the delivery of grant-funded programmes.
