Demelza Charity
Claire Ellis-Waghorn is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in fundraising and communications within the charity sector. Currently serving as the Chair of the Income Generation and Communications Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees at Porchlight since January 2024, Claire has been with Demelza Charity since September 2015, holding various leadership roles including Director of IT, Data and Governance and Director of Voluntary Income (Acting). Previous positions include interim roles at St Catherine's Hospice Sussex and Surrey, managing corporate, community, and events fundraising, as well as individual giving initiatives. Earlier career milestones include senior fundraising and direct marketing roles at Sue Ryder, British Heart Foundation, and RNID. Claire holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Direct and Interactive Marketing from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing.
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Demelza Charity
Demelza is a charity in the South East of England that delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. We’re here for them and their families with expert clinical, emotional and practical support at every step – from first diagnosis and for as long as we’re needed. When they need us most, we’ll be there; to reassure, to guide and to care. By their side when they feel isolated, helping to create joy in family life during challenging times and making precious memories. Demelza believes in care that doesn’t back down. We are Demelza.