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CharitEpulse: Fundraising in focus: In conversation with UHB Charity’s Director of Fundraising

Date: 24 October 2025

CharitEpulse: Fundraising in focus: In conversation with UHB Charity’s Director of Fundraising

In this special edition of CharitEpulse, the trio sit down for an in-depth conversation with Charlotte Schofield, Director of Fundraising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of fundraising in the charity sector and delve into UHB Charity’s unique approach to engaging supporters and driving impact.

During the episode, they discuss:

  • Industry transformation
    • Post Covid-19 landscape changes
    • Corporate fundraising evolution
    • Staff retention challenges
  • UHB Charity’s challenges
    • Public awareness and understanding
    • Trust partnership benefits
  • Governance and leadership
    • Board engagement strategies
    • Trustee education and support
  • Ethical fundraising
    • Donation acceptance policies
    • Controversial donor decisions
    • Regulatory framework evolution
  • Strategic relationship building
    • Corporate partnership approaches
    • Donor motivation understanding
    • Long-term vs. short-term strategies  

Listen time: 46 minutes

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For questions, feedback, or to suggest topics you’d like the trio to explore in upcoming episodes, please email claire.whiteman-haywood@quiltercheviot.com in the Charities team.

Speakers

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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