Janet Abbott

Janet Abbott is a seasoned professional in business development and grants management, currently serving as the Senior Institutional Partnerships Manager at Hope and Homes for Children since October 2019, where Janet has successfully secured multi-million funding from bi-lateral donors and large philanthropic organizations. Janet's experience includes leadership roles in developing strategic partnerships at Tearfund, encompassing international fundraising and project management across various regions, including humanitarian responses in Africa and emergency situations globally. Janet has also held various positions at Tearfund and SEL, focusing on programming, donor compliance, and organizational development. Notably, Janet co-chairs the Funding Working Group at Bond UK and possesses a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from De Montfort University, complemented by further education in language and specialized training.