Victoria Friar M Inst F(dip)
About Victoria Friar M Inst F(dip)
Victoria Friar is a Regional Manager at Save the Children UK, specializing in community fundraising with extensive experience across various organizations. She has held multiple roles in fundraising since 2002, demonstrating a strong ability to build relationships within the sector.
Work at Save the Children
Victoria Friar currently serves as the Regional Manager for London & South East at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. This role is a secondment based in Kent, England. Prior to this, she worked as the Regional Legacy Manager for the same organization from 2019 to 2021, focusing on legacy fundraising in the London & South East region. During her time at Save the Children, she managed a team of fundraisers, emphasizing community, regional corporate, and volunteer fundraising and engagement.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Victoria Friar has extensive experience in the fundraising sector. She worked as the Community Fundraising Manager at Pilgrims Hospices from 2015 to 2019, where she focused on events, corporate, and community fundraising. Prior to that, she served as a Community Fundraiser at St Catherine's Hospice Sussex and Surrey from 2008 to 2014. Her career also includes roles at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as a Regional Community Fundraiser and at NSPCC as a Community Fundraising Coordinator. Additionally, she worked as a Fundraising Coordinator at The Disabilities Trust.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Friar has a strong educational background in fundraising and management. She studied at the Institute of Fundraising, where she achieved a Diploma in Fundraising from 2012 to 2013. She is currently pursuing a Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship in Business Administration and Management at The Open University, expected to complete in 2024. Her foundational education includes attending the International School of the Algarve in Portugal and St Bede's College, Nr Hailsham.
Background in Community Engagement
Victoria Friar has developed significant expertise in building relationships within the fundraising sector. She has established successful and longstanding connections with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners. Her experience spans over two decades, during which she has focused on community engagement and fundraising strategies across various organizations.