Prism the Gift Fund was established in 2005 with the clear vision to increase the flow of funds into the charitable sector by creating efficiencies. Prism is expert in administering the giving of High Net Worth Individuals, groups of donors and established foundations.
Meet the team Meet the trustees Contact UsDonor Advised Funds (DAFs) for High Net Worth individuals which act as an alternative to setting up a private grant-making foundation. It’s simple; you tell us where you want to donate and we take care of the rest. Prism provides a personable, flexible and swift service ensuring any tax benefits are also utilised.
Collective Funds for groups starting their fundraising journey in the UK. Prism provides the governance, compliance and due diligence for charitable initiatives. Instead of the time and cost of setting up an operational charity, you can create an account at Prism.
Foundation Administration to other registered charities that benefit from outsourcing their board support and financial administration to save on time and costs.
We are not strategists, we are administrators, and this helps our donors feel secure in the knowledge that we are experts in our field. We believe that the effective running of an operation’s infrastructure can significantly increase its impact, regardless of whether you are a High Net Worth donor, a fundraising group or a trustee.
By combining the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the UK’s Charitable Purposes, Prism has formed ten main areas to help us measure our impact across the sector and around the world.
Anna co-founded Prism in 2004 to increase charitable funds into the sector. Previously, she worked in the high-tech industry and set up the Yazam EU office as Director of Investor Relations. 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 several charities. She is the director and shareholder of the financial services company Regent Capital that specialises in investment products/services to UK-based HNW investors.
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.
Adiva brings more than 15 years of experience in the charity and corporate philanthropy sectors. With her expertise in fundraising, communications, and project management, she is dedicated to strengthening Prism's team and driving the organisation's growth to support its mission of increasing funding in the charity sector.
Caledonia oversees Prism’s Donor Advised Funds and Collective Funds, enhancing operational efficiency, managing complex donor portfolios, and driving strategic growth within the team. Prior to joining Prism, she worked in the shipping industry managing key commercial and UN agency accounts, overseeing the movement of goods into vulnerable countries, and coordinating complex international operations. Her work took her across Africa, including Cameroon, Somaliland, Madagascar, and Ghana, giving her a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by local communities. Alongside her professional experience, Caledonia has volunteered with several charities, reinforcing her longstanding commitment to service. Building on her global operational background and passion for meaningful impact, she is dedicated to advancing effective, mission‑aligned philanthropy and supporting Prism’s expanding philanthropic reach.
Sadie joined Prism in May 2018 and has since advanced to the role of Senior Relationship Manager and Foundations Lead. With over 20 years of experience in client and customer-focused roles across the banking and insurance sectors, Sadie now works directly with Prism’s DAF and Foundation clients. She collaborates closely with the Head of Donor Advised Funds to ensure exceptional service and delivery.
After completing her education in Hong Kong, Rina developed her career in the UK with 20 years’ experience in operational and client management. Her knowledge of the public and private sector led her to pursue her interests within the charitable sector; keenly supporting programmes for underprivileged children's education in India. Rina re-joined Prism in 2018 and her unique skill set enables her to maintain relationships with foundation and donor clients, whilst also supporting the finance team.
Charlotte works with donors, foundations, and collective funds, supporting their charitable giving. She brings over 15 years’ experience in philanthropy and social impact in the UK and US.
Before joining Prism, Charlotte spent nearly a decade in California working with high-profile donors and family foundations, including Jane Fonda’s Climate PAC, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg’s Wunderkinder Foundation, and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
Earlier in her career in the UK, she worked at The Funding Network, supporting everyday philanthropists to fund early-stage charities, and at ThinkForward, where she helped deliver one of the UK’s first education-focused Social Impact Bonds.
Charlotte holds a BA (Hons) in History from SOAS University of London and is a Certified Practitioner in Multigenerational Family Philanthropy (21/64).
Emma is a Senior Relationship Manager at Prism. She has previously worked as a Family lawyer and in the Government Legal Department, run a small, educational charity, and has a PhD in Religious Studies. Emma regularly volunteers for communal charities, and has acted as Trustee on four occasions, with particular focus on legal issues and youth. She is looking forward to bringing her broad experience and her enthusiasm to the wider charity sector, delivering a high level of service and meaningful impact for her clients.
Caroline brings to Prism 20 years’ experience of philanthropic fundraising, working with national and international charities in both the UK and Australia. Most recently she was Director of Fundraising at Wellbeing of Women, the women’s health charity, where she helped donors invest in the future of women’s health.
With a deep knowledge of the charity sector, her expertise lies in building meaningful relationships and she is looking forward to working with both DAF and Collective Fund clients to achieve their philanthropic aims.
Caroline is a passionate believer in the power of philanthropy and is very excited to be supporting Prism to promote efficient and impactful philanthropy.
Brianne joins Prism the Gift Fund with extensive experience in the US charity sector. She holds a BA in Peace & Justice Studies, during which she worked on community development initiatives in Rwanda and Peru. After several years as an educator in her hometown of Los Angeles, supporting students in defining and achieving their postsecondary goals, she earned a Master of Social Work focused on community capacity building and the equitable distribution of public funding.
Recognised as one of the UK’s most influential Afro-Caribbeans (Powerlist, Future Leaders 2022), Leticia is a dynamic professional with a Degree in Global Sustainable Development from the University of Warwick. Her expertise spans financial, legal, and government advisory roles across Europe, Latin America, and East Africa, where she has provided strategic guidance on human rights and ESG integration.
Beyond her professional achievements, Leticia is deeply committed to social impact. She has led successful fundraising initiatives, securing substantial support for child soldier rehabilitation programs in East Africa.
With a global perspective, a passion for social change, and a talent for building meaningful relationships, Leticia brings invaluable expertise to her role as Relationship Manager at Prism.
Lexi brings experience in the UK charity sector. She previously worked with an independent grant-making charity where she supported a variety of high-impact funding programmes and fostered strong relationships with charity partners across education, criminal justice, conservation, and heritage. She has a particular interest in social mobility and education and is passionate about driving opportunities for young people to thrive.
Emily previously worked for a grant‑making foundation supporting schools and youth organisations across London, giving her valuable insight into working directly with partner organisations, including charities. Prior to this, she worked overseas in international development, contributing to safe drinking water projects in Southeast Asia/the Pacific.
During this time, she was selected as a Young Changemaker by the Duke University–UNICEF Innovation Accelerator and as a Young Global Changer by the Global Solutions Summit. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Rights & Democratisation and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography. She has lived and worked extensively overseas, including in the United States, China, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Emily enjoys contributing to the diverse and impact‑driven initiatives supported by Prism the Gift Fund.
After graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Conal worked extensively across the arts and culture sector as an educator, performer, and programme manager. Passionate about championing access and participation in the arts, Conal held the position of safeguarding lead trustee with the Awen Cultural Trust and has supported a number of successful programmes across the UK. Building on his interest in the social impact of philanthropy, Conal is looking forward to diversifying his experience within the charity sector through his role at Prism the Gift Fund.
Sylvia supports the Relationship Management team with addressing donor needs, conducting due diligence, and planning events. With a BA in Environmental Studies and experience in healthcare philanthropy, she brings a cross-sector perspective to her work. Originally from Maine, USA, Sylvia is especially interested in the complexities of international giving and the evolving dynamics of global generosity. She is currently pursuing a dual US/UK MBA with a concentration in philanthropy.
Falgun joined Prism 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 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.
Platini is a qualified accountant who joined Prism in September 2024 as Senior Finance Manager. Prior to joining Prism, Platini worked across both corporate and charitable organisations, managing finance functions and leading internal audits. He brings a strong focus on financial integrity and operational efficiency.
Kamakshi joined Prism as an Accounts Assistant. She has come with 12 years of accounting experience which support her to handle a variety of finance and accounting tasks with efficiency and accuracy. She has developed good knowledge in handling of computer information systems and a proven track of working in a computerised environment. She has a Master’s in Corporate Secretaryship. She is proficient in analysing complex spreadsheets and developing effective financial reports on time.
Reena Pardesi is Prism's Finance Manager.
Sandip joined Prism in May 2022 as a Finance Assistant. After graduating from the University of Southampton with a degree in Accounting and Finance, Sandip held the position of Account Assistant at an accountancy firm. He is excited to utilise his knowledge and understanding of complex financial systems to add to the efficiency and accuracy of the finance team.
Harry joined Prism to maintain and build upon internal systems and processes, client relationships and ensuring Prism has the best technological and organisational solutions in place to support the organisation’s rapid growth. Previously, he worked for Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation- where he oversaw operational and organisational optimisation. He holds a Masters in Cultural Economics and Cultural Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor in Economics and Finance.
Elena Camilla joins Prism with a background in stakeholder engagement, international non-profit operations and research. She holds a degree in Politics from King’s College London, where she focused on global governance, welfare policy, and sustainability. Coming from Guatemala, she is particularly passionate about climate justice and equity for marginalised communities. Elena Camilla is excited to support Prism’s mission of maximising the flow of funds into the charity sector and deepening the understanding of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and Collective Funds in the UK’s philanthropic sector.
Neide holds a MA in International Politics and Human Rights from City University London. She has previously worked as a Program Operations Officer at Open Society Foundations, where she gained her experience in national and international grant making processes, systems, and structures. Neide is a volunteer Governance Partner at local primary school in Kent and has previously been a volunteer School Speaker at Amnesty International, and Grants Specialist at BeScience STEM. Prior to moving to the UK, Neide studied and worked in Angola, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Brazil. She is looking forward to bringing her passion and experience to the organisation, providing excellent service and a substantial ability to support the organisation’s grant making efforts and funding decisions.
Sarah comes with over 20 years' experience working in the media and not-for-profit sector. With a huge passion for storytelling, she helps bring Prism's story to life whilst supporting various communications projects. An instinctive storyteller, she combines this with a strategic oversight and an ability to help connect causes more deeply with their audiences.
Gabriel joined Prism in April 2024 as an Investment Accounts Assistant. After graduating from the University of Essex with a degree in Financial Economics, Gabriel worked as a part time finance assistant before joining Prism. Outside of work, Gabriel teaches Polish Dance to children and adults of the Polish community, to help strengthen and develop their connection to Polish culture. He is enjoying his role within the finance team at Prism, where he is continuously expanding his knowledge and gaining deeper insights into the charity sector.
Irene is an experienced professional who brings more than 20 years of administrative, IT and accounting experience to her role as Office Manager at Prism. Irene officially joined Prism in September 2021 however she has supported Prism since joining the associate company in 2015. With her knowledge of office management, she assists in the implementation of office infrastructure and oversees administration of HR policies. Irene completed a joint honours degree in Business and Computing at the University of North London and was awarded Erasmus Mundus scholarships to continue her postgraduate education in Finland, majoring in International Entrepreneurship.
Anthony is Managing Director for J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he serves as Head of Investments for the Global Families Group. Anthony works with some of the world’s most diverse and sophisticated clients, specializing in global and multi-jurisdictional clients, family offices and advisors.
Anthony has been with J.P. Morgan since 2008 and has more than 22 years of experience in finance and wealth management. Prior to joining the firm, he was a member of the European Investment Committee and ran the Multi-Asset Class team at Morgan Stanley.
Charles Banner KC is a barrister at Keating Chambers and a working peer in the House of Lords. He is recognised in all the main legal directories as one of the country’s leading barristers in several practice areas. He is sits part-time judicially as a Justice of the Astana International Finance Centre Court in Kazakhstan. He has held various non-executive board positions including at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (including as Chair), and the EU Fundamental Rights Agency. He is Chair of the SAV Group’s Advisory Committee.
Charles is Charities Director at Quilter Cheviot with thirty years’ investment experience working for leading financial institutions including Newton Investment Management. He was responsible for founding the Charities Property Fund with Savills in 2000. Charles established the first educational programme designed specifically to assist charity trustees in partnership with Farrers and Haysmacintyre.
Jeremy was the former Vice Chair at Standard Chartered Bank, having held several senior leadership roles across their Hong Kong and New York offices since 2013. In 2021, he was recognised on the Empower 100 Ethnic Minority Executive List for his impact on enhancing inclusion at the Bank. While living in Hong Kong Jeremy also founded and chaired the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre, East Asia's only dedicated Holocaust education organisation. He also sat on the Board of Carmel School of Hong Kong and was a Trustee of the Ohel Leah synagogue Charity – the umbrella organisation of Hong Kong’s Jewish Community. He is also a trustee of the British Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a member of the development Board of his alma mater Churchill College Cambridge.
Jonathan is an Executive Director at London & Capital providing wealth management services to High/Ultra-High Net Worth individuals and trusts. Prior to this, he was a Director at the Royal Bank of Canada and a Vice President at AllianceBernstein where he helped establish its wealth management office in London. Jonathan is a former trustee of Philanthropy Impact and Variety, The Children’s Charity, where he is still Co-Chair of the Professional’s Committee and a member of the Advisory Board.
Jonathan’s career has seen him start five successful businesses, including digital agency Zone, the UK’s largest independent digital agency, before its sale in 2017 to Fortune 500 business, Cognizant. Since then, Jonathan has divided his time between working with charities (Lumos, Shelter, JW3) and establishing purpose-driven businesses, including local experiences marketplace yuup.co.
Nneka is a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where she works closely with Board and Executive clients to address strategic issues in Wealth and Investment Management. Prior to this, she was Chief Operating Officer at a wealth management firm and worked in Management Consulting (Deloitte and Accenture), serving clients and seconding as Chief of Staff to the Deloitte UK Chair. Nneka currently serves as Non-Executive Director at BusinessLDN, and as a Trustee at UK Youth where she chairs the People Committee and sits on the Fundraising Gala Committee. She holds a degree in Engineering, Economics & Management (MEng) from the University of Oxford.
Penny is Managing Director at Citi Private Bank where she is responsible for EMEA clients in the £10 to £25m HNW Team. She has over 30 years’ experience working with private clients, family offices and charities. Penny began her career in wealth with Coutts before joining Fleming Family and Partners. She was Head of Private Clients at Close Brothers and more latterly was CEO Sanlam Private Wealth. Penny is also a Trustee of Pennies the Digital Money Box and the Clive Richards Foundation. Penny is also an adviser for the Anti Human Trafficking Foundation. Her previous charitable experience includes Trinity Hospice, Philarmonia Orchestra and the Princes Foundation for Children and the Arts.
Sharonjit was formerly the Senior Investment and Strategy Manager at Telent Limited, second to the CIO, overseeing the investment of £3.5 billion across multi-asset classes, strategies and managers, in addition to managing governance and special projects. Sharonjit was last at Man Group, the world’s largest listed hedge fund manager, where she focused on the institutional and consulting milieu. She was included in the FN ‘40 Under 40’ asset management rising stars list and the Chief Investment Officer ‘Forty Under Forty’ list. Co-Founder of West Midlands Women’s Voice, Advisory Board member of Women in Banking & Finance, Sharonjit is also an entrepreneur and private investor.
