Clare Beavan

Clare Beavan has extensive experience in philanthropy and community engagement, currently serving as the DWF Foundation and Community Engagement Manager since May 2015, where responsibilities include governance, grant giving, and fundraising. Prior roles include Philanthropy Development Manager at LCVS | United Way, Head of Funding and Communications for the HMS WHIMBREL Project, and Head of Fundraising at STEPS Charity Worldwide. Clare also held positions as Regional Funding Manager at The Prince's Trust and YWCA, along with earlier roles at Centre 63, Inner Cities Young People's Project, and Stockdales. Educational qualifications include a BA Hons in Business Administration and Event Management, a Diploma in NLP, and a BTec National Diploma in Social Care, Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism.