Our People

Director

“It is about having the insight to know what to do and the capacity then make it happen. After 25 years it still fascinates and excites me.”

Patrick has helped clients raise over £500m, helping them make step change in their vision, strategies, and performance. He has developed a particular interest in working with charity leaders as they navigate change, to create and achieve the results they want.

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Associate Consultant

“Show funders the value you add and difference you can make”

Emma has a background in the arts, health and social care, and heritage with an excellent track record in with trusts, the public sector, National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. She supports Charites with both revenue and capital fundraising requirements. Emma is a specialist in impact assessment which has proved invaluable in securing repeat long-term support.

Associate Consultant

“Telling a cause’s story so that is comes alive and has meaning”

Chris helped lead Oxford University’s Oxford Thinking Campaign to its £1 billion target. As well as higher education Chris has experience with environmental, public sector and school fundraising. Chris is also an author working on his second novel.

“It’s always exciting when a client secures funding – it completes the circuit and makes things possible.”

Frances has a string of successes to her name – from £1m plus grants for Auckland Castle to a successful match funding campaign for the Foundation for Common Land’s ‘Our Common Cause’ project. Originally with arts and heritage background, in recent years Frances has also worked with clients in education, disability and health.

Head of Research

“Successful strategies are driven by evidence”

As Head of Prospect Research at Oxford University’s Development Office, Charles is responsible for leading the major gift research for the Oxford Thinking campaign, the largest ever philanthropic campaign in Europe. Charles has spent his career in research and knowledge management, previously working at a ‘Big Four’ global professional services firm, and a leading business institute. He has both an undergraduate and a postgraduate degree from Oxford University, as well as an MSc in Information Science from City University.

Associate Consultant

“relationships and attention to detail underpin everything”

Emily Van Lier has worked with NGOs of all sizes, from start-ups to complex major international organisations. She was Director of WaterAid America, where she was responsible for launching and running their first fundraising and policy office in the US.

Accounts Controller

Diane keeps a scrupulous eye on Tarnside’s finances and makes sure that our accounts are kept up-to-date and the business operates efficiently. She gained her FCCA qualification in 2000 and was previously Finance Manager at Brathay Hall Trust where she worked in the accounts department for 7 years.

“Woof”

Tilly is Tarnside’s premier canine consultant. She combines her strategic role in the office with barking at the postman and running in the fells.