Zara Barton
About Zara Barton
Zara Barton is a Fundraising Officer currently employed at Mind in London. She has a background in fundraising and event management, having previously worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and THE APPOINTMENT GROUP (UK) LIMITED.
Current Role at Mind
Zara Barton serves as a Fundraising Officer at Mind, a mental health charity based in London. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts to support mental health initiatives and services. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to engage donors and secure funding for various programs.
Previous Experience at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Zara Barton has extensive experience in fundraising roles at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. She worked as a Fundraising Executive for Mass Participation Events from 2019 to 2021, where she was responsible for organizing large-scale fundraising events. Prior to that, she served as a Fundraising Administrator for Mass Participation Events from 2018 to 2019, assisting in the coordination and execution of fundraising activities.
Experience at THE APPOINTMENT GROUP (UK) LIMITED
Zara Barton worked at THE APPOINTMENT GROUP (UK) LIMITED in Manchester, where she held two positions. She was a Tour Assistant from 2016 to 2017, providing support in organizing travel arrangements. Following this role, she advanced to the position of Tour Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where she managed more complex travel itineraries and client needs.
Education and Academic Background
Zara Barton studied at The University of Manchester from 2013 to 2016, where she earned a degree in English Language and Screen Studies, achieving a classification of 2.1. Her academic background provided her with critical communication skills and an understanding of media, which are beneficial in her fundraising roles.