Vicky Parker, Head of Fundraising

Vicky Parker Vicky joined AVUK in April 2022 as Head of Fundraising to support our 10-year vision to help all families who want their child to be able to listen and talk to access Auditory Verbal Therapy.

For 12 years Vicky has led fundraising teams at organisations such as The Prince’s Trust and Centrepoint where she has developed fundraising strategies aligned with strategic aims. Vicky has grown and developed many teams of fundraisers over the years and is passionate about enabling the AVUK Fundraising team realise the organisations vision.

Vicky is also a Trustee of the charity A Mile in Her Shoes where she offers strategic direction and governance support to the team helping women move on from homelessness.

Vicky thrives on developing meaningful, transformative partnerships so please do get in touch directly if you would like to explore what a partnership with AVUK could look like for you.

Vicky generally works Monday to Thursday between 9am and 5pm.

Email: [email protected]

Pronouns: She/Her

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