Development Partners

Judy founded DP in 2000 and has contributed to almost all our projects. One of the UK's most experienced heritage fundraisers, she's held senior positions at the Science Museum and Waddesdon Manor. She was Chair of Cogges Heritage Trust for its first 10 years, and has been a Trustee of the Waterways Trust and the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. Judy is Administration Director of the Foundation for Law, Justice and Society and founder of mondaytofriday.com.

    Cathy specializes in Trust and Foundation fundraising and has made successful applications on behalf of many clients. She brings research and writing expertise to the production of cases for support, applications  and  funder reports. Her background is in TV documentary research. Cathy is a trustee of environmental charity Avon Needs Trees.

Faye has worked with DP since 2013, particularly leading individual giving programmes and advising on GDPR compliance. She came to DP following in-house roles at the Prince's Regeneration Trust, the Institute of Cancer Research and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Sarah is a highly experienced heritage professional who has strategically led world class attractions, museums and public engagement projects for over 30 years, most recently as Director of the JORVIK Viking Centre. With strong fund-raising and commercial capabilities focussed on continuous investment and innovation, Sarah has in-depth knowledge of how to create and deliver customer driven and superior quality heritage and culture experiences. 

Jean is a highly experienced  heritage marketing, communications and fundraising consultant, having led teams at the National Media Museum and Harewood House.  Jean is based in York working with DP clients across the north of England

As and when we need additional expertise, we're able to call on a network of other consultants specialising in business planning, communications, design, event management and other fields.

'Thank you so much for all you did. We do appreciate the time and effort and insights you shared with us.’  

'Quite frankly we would never have achieved the matched funding without you.'

'There’s no doubt that we made much more efficient progress by engaging Development Partners'

'DP were able to help us not just achieve our short term aims but establish lasting relationships that will support Bevis Marks for years to come - the team were a pleasure to work with ….'