Emily Gillatt Minst F (Cert
About Emily Gillatt Minst F (Cert
Emily Gillatt is the Head of Trusts and Statutory at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in fundraising and business development within the charity sector, having held various roles at organizations such as Full Fact, Hestia Charity, and St Mungo's.
Current Role at Mind
Emily Gillatt serves as the Head of Trusts and Statutory at Mind, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she is responsible for securing funding through trusts and statutory sources to support Mind's initiatives. She has played a crucial role in managing a team that contributed to Mind's emergency appeal during the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised approximately £20 million. Her efforts have significantly impacted the funding landscape for mental health organizations.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before her current role, Emily Gillatt held various positions in fundraising across multiple organizations. She worked as a Fundraising Manager at Full Fact for seven months in 2018 and as Head of Business Development at Hestia Charity for six months in 2018-2019. Additionally, she served as Trust Fundraising Manager at St Mungo's from 2015 to 2016 and held multiple roles at Tomorrow's People, including National Statutory Fundraising Manager and Senior Fundraiser from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Emily Gillatt studied History at the University of Warwick, where she achieved a 2.1 degree from 2004 to 2007. She also completed her secondary education at Graveney School from 1996 to 2004. In addition to her academic background, she holds a Certificate in Fundraising and is a member of the Institute of Fundraising, reflecting her commitment to professional development in the fundraising sector.
Key Achievements in Fundraising
During her tenure at Mind, Emily Gillatt has secured significant grants from major organizations, including the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), and Comic Relief. She has also supported the local Mind network by enhancing their knowledge of Trust fundraising, which has contributed to increasing their Trust income.
Early Career Development
Emily Gillatt began her career in fundraising with various roles that laid the foundation for her expertise. She worked as a Fundraising Graduate Development Intern at Hestia Housing and Support in 2012, followed by positions as a Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Manager at the same organization. Her early experiences also include internships at Action Against Hunger and roles at Synovate and Research Now, where she gained valuable skills in data management and project execution.