About

Before joining Prism the Gift Fund (Prism) as a HR Consultant in March 2017, Alison spent over 10 years in senior Human Resources roles within Centrica, the global energy firm and high street retailer Marks and Spencer. Alison is passionate about working alongside the team at Prism, focusing on the people strategy to support the exciting growth period within the organisation. She is also a volunteer mentor for the Aspire Foundation and is keen to support women working in not for profits, charities and social enterprises.

Anna co-founded Prism in 2004 as a way to increase charitable funds into the sector . She has expertise in relationship management and building operations. Previously Anna worked in the high-tech industry and set up the Yazam Europe office and was their Director of Investor Relations. For six years Anna set up and ran the British arm of a USA based charity, the New Israel Fund. Anna also acts as a trustee and advisor for a number of charities. She is also the director and shareholder of a financial services company, Regent Capital, which specialises in offering investment products and services to UK-based high net worth investors.

Falgun joined Prism in December 2018 as Senior Finance Manager. He has over 12 years' experience within financial services and the real estate investment sector. Previously, Falgun was Finance & Operations manager of a property consultant company in London and before this, from 2006 to 2012 he held various roles with GE Money UK. He has an MBA degree in Finance and an M.Com degree in Advance Accountancy. He brings a wealth and variety of experience from financial & operational management to planning, analysis & reporting.

Gideon co-founded Prism with Anna. He has a background in the financial, media and retail sectors - as an active business owner, entrepreneur and private investor he has helped build a diverse range of companies whose clients include multinationals and government bodies.

Grace joined Prism in August 2018 as a Relationship Manager within the Collective Funds team. Her desire to work in the third sector follows time spent personally fundraising to build classrooms in Uganda, followed by a graduate role in Education Management. Grace is excited to combine her customer experience background with her passion for the sector to support Prism's aim of increasing the flow of funds into the charitable sector.

Harry joined Prism to maintain and build upon internal systems and processes, ensuring that we have the best technological and organisational solutions in place to support the organisation’s rapid growth. Harry is also focusing on developing relationships with clients and is responsible for the on boarding process for new clients. Previously to Prism, Harry worked for Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation where, as an associate manager, he oversaw a programme of operational and organisational optimisation. He holds a Masters in Cultural Economics and Cultural Entrepreneurship from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and a Bachelor in Economics and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business.

Jack joined the team at Prism in early January, 2018. As a Finance and Administration Assistant for Help Refugees, he supports the Finance and Compliance manager in maintaining the financial processes and internal systems. Previous to Prism, Jack held the position of Accounts Assistant for SJD Accountancy and has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.

Jack joined Prism in late September 2018. As Prism's Junior Office Administrator, he supports both the Collective Fund teams and our individual client administration. His interest for working in the third sector developed while studying History at the University of Liverpool where his dissertation and primary focus was understanding the birth and development of NGOs and grassroots movements. Jack has experience working in marketing having previously completed a marketing internship for the tutoring service, Askademia.

Before joining Prism in early 2012, Jenny ran a client facing private business and has experience in a number of areas from accounts, marketing, customer relations, administration, office management and more. Jenny was also the volunteer fundraising coordinator for Radio Lollipop London and Evelina Children’s Hospitals, responsible for raising tens of thousands of pounds yearly, and sat on the management committee for two years. Jenny therefore brings to Prism a wealth of experience in both the private and charitable sectors.

Before joining Prism Jomsy completed a master’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management at Keele University. Prior to this she completed work placements with numerous organisations such as Keele University and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough. Jomsy also has experience of working in the healthcare sector. In her role as Accounts Assistant she will work with the finance team to help with the day to day running of Prism’s finance department.

Kitty joined Prism to create, foster and enhance the Donor Advised Fund offerings, focusing on active client engagement, expansion and education. Having read Human Sciences, her unique skill set supports Prism’s entrepreneurial and dynamic ethos. Previously, Kitty worked at Condé Nast as Partnership Executive and Associate Editor for private client publications. She also managed Span Trust, awarding grants to enhance urban regeneration in London. She runs a free tuition centre on Saturdays for children on free school meals in the Camden and Islington boroughs.

Lewis has joined Prism as a Relationship Manager to help with our Collective Fund offering. He’ll be looking after our clients, offering both a personal and professional level of service. Lewis has always had an interest in international development and the third sector, graduating with a BA in Human Geography. Lewis has fundraising experience and volunteered regularly at ‘DENS the Food Bank’. He comes from a sales background, having developed relationships with national accounts in the DIY sector.

Mohamed joined Prism as an Accounts Assistant. Previously, he worked for Sands as an Account Assistant and at Tower Hamlets Youth Offending team as a Supporting Officer. He helps with the day to day running of Prism's finance department, completing payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Mohamed has a degree in Accounting & Finance and is MAAT qualified as well as being part qualified in ACCA.

After completing her education in Hong Kong, Rina has continued to develop her career in the UK which spans 20 years experience in operational and client management. Her knowledge in both the public and private sectors across the fields of finance, health, legal and the arts, has led her to pursue her interests within the charitable environment, keenly supporting programmes for underprivileged children's education in India. Having initially joined the company briefly some years ago, Rina recently returned to Prism in January 2018, excited about helping Prism's impact in the community. Rina's unique skill set enables her to focus on her role of maintaining relationships with the foundations and donors, while at the same time supporting the finance team at Prism.

Sadie joined Prism in May 2018 as Administrator and Coordinator to Foundations and has over 9 years experience in client and customer focused roles within insurance and advertising. Sadie works alongside the Senior Relationship Manager and CEO servicing our individual donor DAF accounts, as well as working directly with Prism's Foundation clients. Sadie has always been interested in the charity sector, and likes to raise money for charity by taking on new challenges that take her out of her comfort zone.

Stephanie has always had an interest in working within the charity/NGO sector. This has stemmed from her Masters degree in Global Ethics and Human Values at King’s College London, in which she learnt about global issues and crises and the involvement needed from people to solve these. She has previous experience working in the charity sector as a research intern for Penny Appeal and as a communications intern at Global One. She has also volunteered for the British Red Cross at their Refugee centre in Hackney.

Zuzana has long nurtured a personal ambition to work in the area of Humanitarian and Development Aid and is delighted to have joined the Prism team so that she can realise that goal. Since graduating at International Relations and Economic Policy, Zuzana has worked in international client-facing administration roles. She first joined Prism as a Database and Financial Administrator where she was committed to increasing the flow of money to good causes. After 9 months in this position she moved to the role of Relationship and Finance Manager, supporting Refugee Collective Funds to deliver their mission of providing aid in the current Humanitarian Refugee Crisis.