Meet the team

If you would like to support Bradford Hospitals Charity please get in touch with our friendly fundraising team who will be happy to help you with your queries and provide fundraising ideas and support.

For more information, visit our fundraising section.

Laura Riach – Charity Director

Laura brings over 20 years of experience in the charity sector to her role. With expertise in fundraising, marketing, and communications, she leads the charity's collaborative initiatives across Bradford and its surrounding areas.

Her mission is to maximise the impact of donors' generous support, including donations and Gifts in Wills, enabling the charity to enhance patient care beyond NHS funding. She's committed to engaging with Bradford's diverse communities and building meaningful partnerships across the district, believing that lasting positive change comes through strong relationships.

She finds daily inspiration in the unwavering dedication of both hospital staff and the charity team and is passionate about connecting with people from all backgrounds who share her vision for improving healthcare in Bradford.

Kelly Townsend – Community & Events Fundraiser

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, Kelly is the driving force behind our engagement with the community and the success of our fundraising events.  Kelly is passionate about making a difference and thrives on building relationships with our supporter’s and raising awareness of the charity and its funding initiatives across our communities.

Caroline Carmichael – Corporate Partnerships Manager

With over 15 years of experience in the charity sector, Caroline Carmichael brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to her role as Corporate Partnerships Manager at Bradford Hospitals Charity.
Caroline is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s corporate income stream, playing a key role in supporting Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to achieve the ambitious goals set out in the Bradford Hospitals Charity Strategy. She is focused on growing the charity’s supporter base by building strong relationships with businesses and corporate sponsors across the region.
A passionate advocate for community engagement, Caroline is always exploring new partnership opportunities and innovative fundraising initiatives. She is proud to be part of a team that is committed to making a real difference and is especially keen to raise the charity’s profile across all communities in Bradford and beyond.
 

Vicky Fisher – Fundraising Assistant

As our Fundraising Assistant, Vicky is here to assist the team with day-to-day tasks & support all our donors on their fundraising journey. Vicky is passionate about building key relationships with donors, allowing us to understand what the driving force is behind their fundraising. Vicky is also keen to help raise the profile of the charity across all communities, so we can work together in supporting the families of the future who will rely on Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust’s vital services.