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.
Lisa Williams – Head of Fundraising
Lisa provides effective day-to-day leadership to our dedicated fundraising team. With a keen focus on developing and implementing our strategic vision, Lisa plays a pivotal role in driving initiatives to grow our income and raise further awareness of the charity. Lisa builds positive key relationships with Charitable Trusts, individuals, corporate partners and community groups ensuring that our fundraising efforts align with our organisation's aims and values.
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.