Fundraising Team Paul Parrish, Director of Fundraising and Marketing After 15 years in the world of advertising where he worked at IPC Magazines, The Independent and The Big Issue, Paul changed career and moved to the not-for-profit sector. He subsequently worked with Cancer Research UK as their Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager. Between 2005 and 2012 he was the Fundraising and Marketing Director for a Hertfordshire hospice before joining Aspire as Fundraising and Marketing Director. A committed fundraiser, he is a firm believer in developing relationships between the charity and its supporters and not just asking for support without proper consideration. You will always receive a hearty thank you from AspireAs well as managing fundraising and marketing for Aspire, Paul also believes he should lead by example and is personally committed to raising money for charity. Since 2007 he has raised over £64,000 through a series of ever longer endurance triathlons. In September 2014 he became the oldest person to complete the Arch to Arc, the world’s hardest triathlon, becoming the sixth fastest person to do so and raising over £24,000 for Aspire.A father of three children, Paul fits his busy training schedule around work, going to gigs and eating out whenever anyone else is prepared to pay. Email Paul Andrew Ogierman, Challenge Events Manager Andrew is responsible for open water swim events, the Virgin Money London Marathon and all other running and cycling events. Email Andrew Hannah Wyatt, Fundraising Manager Hannah is responsible for corporate relationships, community fundraising, major donors and legacies. Email Hannah Katy Boyd, Events Manager Katy manages the Aspire Channel Swim. Email Katy Laura Haynes, Communications Manager Laura is responsible for Marketing, PR, and Communications, including social media and the website. Email Laura Sheridan Kawaley, Fundraising Adminstrator Sheridan is responsible for all the Aspire Channel Swim administration, including processing registrations and answering queries. Email Sheridan Shirley Cooper, Trusts Manager Shirley raises funds for Aspire Services from trusts, foundations and other grant making organisations. Email Shirley Sinead Grimes, Corporate Events Manager Sinead organises Aspire's corporate fundraising events including the Aspire Sports Quiz Dinners and Golf Days. Email Sinead Stephen Strickland, Marketing and Communications Officer Stephen is responsible for creating website and social media content, supporting fundraisers through local PR opportunities, and developing the Aspire Swim Series brand. Stephen also assists the Grants Officer in promoting Your Fund. Email Stephen Vita Zvinake, Fundraising Database Administrator Vita is responsible for the banking, finance and database for the Aspire Fundraising Department. Email Vita Holly Onslow, Charity Support Officer Holly supports both the Services and Fundraising departments with general admin, case studies, database management and fundraising events. Email Holly