Kathy Deacon

Kathy Deacon is an experienced professional in economic development and finance, currently serving as an Economic Development Officer and Community Funding Officer at South Oxfordshire District Council since October 2015. Kathy has focused on helping community organisations access grant funding and resources. Previous roles include Economic Development Lead and Grants Officer, where responsibilities involved processing grant applications and monitoring budgets for the LEADER programme. Additional experience covers positions in finance at the University of Oxford, Medical Research Council, and Lafarge UK, among others, with a strong background in accounts payable and financial monitoring. Kathy also contributed to community building as a Local Ambassador for Mummy Social. Educational background includes attendance at Abingdon and Witney College.