Ultimate Guide to Marketing your Charity 2026 - Speakers

Mark is a certified GDPR Data Protection Practitioner and founder of Hope and May. Over the past 12 years he has worked alongside more than 1000 charities delivering advice and guidance. His team represents more than fifty charities of all types as the permanent GDPR Data Protection Officer (DPO) and as a result, have amassed considerable experience of the law and how it specifically impacts charities.

Hope and May are the sole trusted supplier of advice to members of the NCVO and ACEVO and to grantees of the Lloyds Bank Foundation, and they are a corporate member of the ACO.

To find out more about Hope & May, please visit www.hope-may.com.

Bex has worked with many charities as a globe trotting, videographer and also has a background of working in TV on a variety of genres from entertainment to wildlife. Originally from Somerset, she is now based in London where she is currently brewing a nature themed podcast.

Lucy is an experienced producer specialising in third sector storytelling, with expertise in ethical story-gathering, strategic content, and end-to-end production. After ten years in-house at charities, she now freelances, helping organisations drive engagement and impact, design collaborative approaches, and train teams. She also works with The Saltways project managing shoots and supporting production and training.

Rebecca is a neurospicy designer and Webflow developer with a passion for bringing purpose-driven projects to life. Her expertise extends beyond design, with complementary experience in marketing and a strong foundation in Wildlife Conservation Bsc and Social Innovation from her educational background.

Lizzie is a creative director with over a decade of experience in branding, website design, and website development. In 2022, she founded Design Impact Studio with a mission to change the world through design. Alongside client work, she teaches graphic design and speaks about AI development, inclusive design, and digital decluttering - helping teams simplify their online presence so it reflects what they’re really trying to do.

Col Grist is Co-founder and Creative Director at Few and Far, a certified B Corp creative studio using digital innovation to help charities and purpose-driven organisations make a positive impact. Over the past 15 years, he has created award-winning work for some of the UK's most recognised charities and organisations, including Mind, Solving Kids’ Cancer UK, NSPCC, The Bank of England, St. George’s Crypt and WaterAid.

Jade Holmes is the Acting Head of Marketing and Communications at P3 Charity, with over a decade of experience in marketing. She leads the charity’s MarComms strategy, running campaigns that raise awareness of P3 and the communities it serves.

Throughout her career, Jade has worked across a range of sectors, developing expertise in digital marketing, content strategy and brand management. She is passionate about using creative communication to connect with audiences, strengthen stakeholder relationships and support organisational growth.

As owner of award-winning B Corp social media management and training firm Naturally Social, Natalie Luckham has poured her expertise into hundreds of businesses and charities since 2015.

Previously named the UK's number 1 social media adviser, she gained her CIM Level 6 Award in AI marketing in January 2024 and is a certified AI trainer. She's now on a mission to show others how AI can transform their work life balance, while upskilling the marketers and freelancers of the future.

An organic social media professional with over a decade of experience in social media within the charity sector – much of that spent with the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Ruth has fought many digital fires and taken on trolls whilst navigating crisis comms and culture wars. Her natural environment is surrounded by flowers and books. Both of which are arguably key content pillars on National Trust socials.

After spending 10 years working across PR, marketing, and social media for in-house teams and agency side for a range of businesses from SMEs to household names, Cat joined the Diverse Abilities team as Marketing Manager in 2019. Now Head of Marketing & Events, Cat and the team are constantly trying to find new ways to reach and engage audiences through a packed calendar of events and fundraising campaigns.