Helen Standring

Helen Standring has extensive work experience in the field of research and fundraising. Helen has recently worked as a Philanthropy Research Manager at Historic Royal Palaces since June 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Prospect Researcher at Cats Protection from October 2021 to June 2023. From July 2020 to October 2021, Helen was a Fundraising Research Manager at the University of London. Helen also worked as the Head of Development Operations at the Royal College of Music from March 2016 to March 2020. Before that, they held the position of Head of Research and Analytics at the Science Museum Group from December 2013 to March 2016. From December 2000 to January 2016, they worked as a Freelance Researcher for a Private Equity Firm. Helen also served as a Research & Data Manager at the Royal College of Art from 2010 to 2013, and as a Research Manager at the Natural History Museum from 1997 to 2010. Their early career included working as an Information Specialist at The Boston Consulting Group from January 1990 to August 1993, specializing in the consumer/retail sectors.

Helen Standring has pursued higher education at three different institutions. Helen completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Politics & Sociology at the University of Leeds. Helen also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Gender, Society & Culture from Birkbeck College. Furthermore, they obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods in the Social Sciences from Middlesex University. The specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.