Family Fund
Andrew Harper has a diverse work history with experience in various charitable organizations and governmental agencies. Most recently, they served as the Director of Partnerships, Public Affairs & Family Outcomes for Family Fund, the UK's largest charity for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. Prior to that, they were the Director of Business Development & Marketing at the D.I.S.C. Registered Charity, where they worked with individuals facing barriers to inclusion. Andrew also held the position of Partnership Manager at Shaw Trust, a charity focused on delivering employment and social care interventions. Earlier in their career, Harper worked at North Yorkshire County Council and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, where they held leadership roles in economic and rural development. Andrew also worked at One NorthEast, One North East, English Partnerships, Durham County Council, and Oswestry Borough Council, where they contributed to various projects in economic development and community engagement.
Andrew Harper received a Certificate in Management from The Open University in 2003-2004. In 1990-1991, they pursued an MSc in Technical Change & Regional Development at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. Prior to that, from 1986 to 1990, they completed a BA (Hons) in Business Studies at the University of Plymouth.
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Family Fund
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, we provided 149,138 grants or services to families across the UK. We believe that all families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people should have the same opportunities as others. Beginning with the most vulnerable, those on low incomes, and considering all conditions against our disability criteria, we aim to make a difference to outcomes for children and young people with disabilities or serious illnesses and the lives of the families raising them across the UK. We provide grants for a wide range of items, such as washing machines, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, tablets, furniture, outdoor play equipment, clothing and computers. It can be a struggle financially, emotionally and physically for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, and these grants help break down many of the barriers families face, improving their quality of life and easing the additional daily pressures.