Elizabeth Woodham

Head of High Value Partnerships and Philanthropy at BBC Children in Need 

Liz joined BBC Children in Need in 2006. As Head of High Value Partnerships and Philanthropy, she is responsible for Leading the Partnership Team to deliver £10M+ annually through strategic, impact led partnerships which align with the charity’s organisational objectives and income and engagement strategy, protect existing income and drive new sustainable growth. 

Liz began her career in Marketing and Campaigns, with a Diploma in Direct Marketing after completing her degree in English. After several years in marketing and campaign management, she moved into the charity sector in 2001, in the fundraising team at Help the Aged. After a period at a Marketing agency working on government and charity accounts, she moved to Scope as Senior Fundraiser before joining BBC Children in Need as Marketing and Campaigns Manager.

During her time at Children in Need, she has led the Marketing Team, Public and Schools Fundraising Team and moved to head up the High Value Partnerships and Philanthropy team in 2022. Liz has a strong interest in youth support and mentors young people in local schools