Communications & FundraisingTeam
As a membership organisation, we believe that keeping our members and supporters informed about our work is hugely important. We want to let you know about all our latest news and offer opportunities for you to get as involved as you want to – whether that’s signing a petition, attending an event or volunteering with a local project. We also work hard to increase our membership – the more members we have, the greater our voice!
Our team is also responsible for generating income to support our conservation and engagement work through grants, individual giving, corporate relationships and other fundraising activities.
We also fundraise through our two charity shops in Ledbury and Hereford, our gift shop at Queenswood Country Park Visitor Centre and our online shop.
Head of Communications & Fundraising - Frances Weeks
Frances Weeks (she/ her) f.weeks@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Frances joined the Trust in 2015 and manages our publications, website, media and digital marketing as well as overseeing our fundraising, retail and individual giving. Always keen to hear your views and nature news!
Fundraising Manager - Liz Speake
Liz Speake (they/them) fundraising@herefordshirewt.co.uk
I joined in August 2022 after working as a volunteer. As part of the fundraising team I focus on grant applications and helping managers develop new projects. I love working with the team to help nature and communities thrive.
Retail Manager - Debbie Bean
Debbie Bean, Retail Manager
Debbie oversees the running of all our shops and sources all the wonderful wildlife-themed products we have in store! Debbie spent 12 years managing hostels for the Youth Hostel Association before managing an Oxfam charity shop for years prior to joining the Trust.
Outside of work she is rarely indoors whether running, walking, paddle boarding or wild swimming.
Membership Officer - Lesley Hack
l.hack@herefordshirewt.co.uk / 07940 462 285
Lesley joined us in early 2023 and oversees our memberships, making sure all our members are well looked after. With a background in customer service and business improvement she is always keen to hear how we can make our membership even better. Lesley enjoys getting outside for long walks and bike rides.
Fundraising Officer - Josie Johnson
Josie Johnson (She/ her) j.croft@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Josie Johnson, Fundraising Officer
Josie joined Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in 2023 and looks after our Corporate Partnerships, Legacy, In Memoriam and Individual Giving Programmes and Fundraising Appeals. She is always keen to hear about the exciting ways you have been fundraising for The Trust!
Outside of work, she can usually be found outside hiking, climbing or caving.
Ledbury Shop Manager - Nicola David
Nicola David, Ledbury Shop Manager
Responsible for day-to-day management of the Ledbury shop.
My background is in charity administration but I decided a desk job was no longer for me and joined a chain of hospice shops in Sussex. After moving to Herefordshire in 2021 I started working at the Ledbury shop.
In my spare time I enjoy campervanning, long walks and am a keen bird watcher.
Membership Recruiter - Nia Morris
Nia Morris, Membership Recruiter
I have always loved the outdoors and being in nature, so when the opportunity arose to be a fundraiser for my local Wildlife Trust I jumped at the chance. It’s not a revelation to anyone that the natural world is currently suffering a terrible decline in health however not all is doom and gloom. We are all in a position to help and part of my job is to get out there and meet people from all walks of life and inspire them to help and support the wildlife in their local wildlife trust. By encouraging people to explore the beautiful nature reserves we have in our local area, people can see for themselves what beauty is out there and why it’s vital that we all act together to make sure we don’t lose it forever.
Our membership recruiters are employed by South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (SWWFL) who are owned by, and work on behalf of, Wildlife Trusts in Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire,
Gwent, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.