Rachel Belward
About Rachel Belward
Rachel Belward is a Trust & Statutory Assistant at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in support roles across various organizations, including The Apples & Pears Foundation and Action Tutoring, and holds degrees in English Literature and Applied Human Rights.
Current Role at Mind
Rachel Belward currently serves as a Trust & Statutory Assistant at Mind, a prominent mental health charity in the United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization’s efforts in securing funding and managing relationships with statutory bodies. Her role involves supporting the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the charity's funding opportunities.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Prior to her current role, Rachel Belward gained extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked at The Apples & Pears Foundation as a Business Support Volunteer: Digital Content Producer from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as an Events Assistant and Cafe/Shop Staff at The Literacy Pirates from 2014 to 2019. These roles provided her with valuable skills in event management and digital content production.
Educational Background
Rachel Belward has a solid educational foundation in English Language and Literature. She earned her BA in English Literature from Newcastle University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she completed a Master’s Degree in Applied Human Rights at the University of York from 2011 to 2012. Earlier, she studied at Scuola Europea di Varese in Italy, where she achieved the European Baccalaureate from 2001 to 2008.
Career Development in Education and Tutoring
Rachel's career in education and tutoring includes significant roles at Action Tutoring, where she worked as a Programme Executive for East & West London from 2017 to 2018 and as London Programme Coordinator from 2015 to 2017. Her responsibilities included coordinating tutoring programs and supporting educational initiatives aimed at improving literacy among students in London.
Internship Experience
In 2012, Rachel Belward completed a three-month internship at Plan UK as a Media & Digital Intern. This role allowed her to gain practical experience in media and digital communications within a nonprofit context, further enhancing her skills in content creation and digital strategy.