Samantha Palk

Samantha Palk is a skilled professional with extensive experience in community fundraising and communication within the arts sector. Currently serving as a Community Fundraiser at The Grace Eyre Foundation since August 2022, Samantha previously worked as a Communications Assistant at Possability People from June 2016 to August 2022, and as an Artist Researcher at Wellcome Trust from November 2018 to September 2019. Samantha's early career included various marketing roles at theaters between 2010 and 2013 and a position as Creative Coordinator at the University of Reading from January 2009 to May 2011. Educational qualifications include a Level 3 Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Fundraising from Corndel (2023-2024), a Performance Making Diploma with a focus on Disability Theatre from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2021-2023), and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theatre from the University of Reading (2005-2008), complemented by A levels in Theatre Studies, Art, and English Literature from Corsham Arts College (1996-2003).