Lauren Farmer

Lauren Farmer is a seasoned professional in corporate partnerships and fundraising, currently serving as the Corporate Partnerships Manager at Refugee Action since March 2023. Previously, Lauren held roles at YoungMinds, progressing from Development Officer to Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer between February 2019 and March 2023, where responsibilities included managing corporate partnerships and fundraising activities. Earlier experience includes positions at Four Communications as an Account Executive, Ministry of Stories as Development Manager, and Evolve Housing + Support as Senior Fundraising Officer. Lauren participated as a Bid Writer at The Showroom YMCA and gained foundational skills in communications and events through various volunteer roles. Lauren's educational background includes a degree from the University of Lincoln, earned between 2011 and 2014. Key achievements include leading a fundraising quiz that generated a record £45,000 and developing diverse funding streams across multiple organizations.