Researchers in Fundraising

Violet is a Prospect Development Executive at the London School of Economics. Prior to joining in 2026, she was the Prospect Research Manager at London's Air Ambulance Charity and held roles in the Philanthropy Team at the British Heart Foundation. She is also studying for a BA in Classical Studies.

Dr Martyn Colebrook is Prospect Research Manager for Cancer Research UK. He joined in 2019 and has responsibility for the operational management of the Major Philanthropy Prospect Research function. In 2018 Martyn founded the Prospect Research and Data Forum: an information exchange event for fundraisers. His interest in fundraising was piqued following a temporary role as a Research Assistant in the University of Hull's Development and Alumni Relations Department. 

Efe is Prospect Research Manager at Moorfields Eye Charity where she works across Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations, and Corporate Relations. Prior to this, she worked in prospect development for Florida International University in Miami and in commercial due diligence services for the institutional investment community.

Celia Owusu is the Prospect Research Manager at Christian aid, a faith-based international development NGO, where she works across Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations, and Private Sector Engagement. She has previously worked for King Edward VII Veteran Hospital, as the sole prospect researcher during a Capital appeal. In addition, Celia worked as a compliance, due diligence and project researcher for the Labour Party following her degree in Politics and international relations.

Nick is Prospect Development Manager at Action for Children. He previously worked in prospect research at BBC Media Action and has a background in Supporter Care – working at ActionAid UK for six years.

Annabelle is a Research Officer at the Royal Ballet and Opera, working in the Development and Advocacy department. Prior to joining the RBO, she worked at World Cities Culture Forum, a global cultural policy network, and at Christie's, a fine art auctioneers. Annabelle holds an MA in European Culture and Thought and is passionate about the arts.

Nathan is Development Services Officer at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has been with the Development department since January 2022. He assists with the crediting of donors, processing incoming payments, due diligence, and prospecting, and previously assisting with the admin and on-the-day support of donor events. Nathan has been with the Royal Shakespeare Company since 2015, previously being London Operations Co-Ordinator and, prior to this, a Bartender and Café Assistant. He has a degree in Business and Management from Aston University.

Holly is a Prospect Researcher at Brain Tumour Research, where she leads prospect research across major donor, corporate and trust fundraising. Prior to moving into the third sector, she worked in cancer data for the NHS. Holly holds a BSc in Human Sciences, specialising in the evolution of the brain. She has a particular interest in wider philanthropy trends, and in how individuals and societies engage in giving—bringing an anthropological perspective to understanding how people come together to address shared challenges.

Wik is a Writer and Research Officer at the Barbican Centre. Since joining the organisation in 2023, he has supported the Development Team with prospect research, due diligence, reporting, and copywriting. Prior to this role, he spent five years at The House of St Barnabas, a homelessness charity and members’ club in central London. Wik holds a degree in European Studies from the Jagiellonian University, Krakow.