Rachel Dawkins

Rachel Dawkins is an experienced grants professional currently serving as the Research Grants Manager at the British Heart Foundation and as a Freelance Grants Assessor for the Essex Community Foundation, both positions held since July 2023. Previously, Rachel managed grants at the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust from April 2018 to July 2023 and worked as a Grants Officer for the UK Ministry of Defence from April 2014 to March 2018, contributing from the inception of the Covenant Fund as part of the Covenant Team. Rachel's career also includes experience as a Personal Assistant.