Fundraiser Appointed

Mercy Ships UK has appointed its first Community Fundraiser in the South West region as part of its commitment to developing the charity across the UK. 

Christine Hartley, who lives in Ivybridge with her husband and two teenage children, joined Mercy Ships this month with more than six years experience in the fundraising sector.   Christine will help to raise the profile of Mercy Ships, working with volunteers across areas such as Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Bristol.

Prior to her last post as regional Fundraising Manager for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Christine was Community Fundraiser for the UK’s leading children’s charity, Barnardo’s. 

Speaking about her appointment, Christine said: “I am thrilled to be the first Fundraising Manager for Mercy Ships covering the South West region. I am greatly looking forward to working with our increasing number of volunteers to ensure our profile and fundraising in the region continues to grow.

“Mercy Ships is a dynamic, forward thinking charity in the UK and it is really making a difference in the world so I am immensely proud to be part of it.”

Judy Polkinhorn, Executive Director of Mercy Ships UK, said: “We are delighted to have Christine on board and her experience in the charity sector is invaluable to us.  We have always had tremendous support in the South West and we are committed to growing that support over the coming years.”