Samuel Freston

Samuel Freston has a diverse work experience spanning multiple sectors. Samuel currently serves as a Portfolio Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Programmes and Partnerships Adviser at Co-op Foundation from September 2017 to May 2021. Samuel also held the position of Assistant Head of Policy at The Forces in Mind Trust from September 2015 to August 2017. Samuel started their professional career as a Graduate Trainee at Charityworks from September 2015 to August 2016. Samuel has also gained experience as a Senior Mentor at NCS - National Citizen Service Trust, a Research Development Intern at TREE AID, and a Monitoring & Evaluation Volunteer at International Citizen Service. Furthermore, they served as an Officer Cadet at the British Army where they were a part of the Wales University Officer Training Corps from September 2012 to August 2014.

Samuel Freston attended Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, where they pursued a BScEcon (Hons) degree in Sociology. No specific start or end years are provided for their education at this institution.