Prosper welcomes a new Communications Officer

Sarah Birtles, Communications Officer

Prosper Wakefield are pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Birtles in the role of Communications Officer. This role is part of our ongoing commitment to raise the profile of the charities and community groups within the Wakefield area.

 

Sarah will be ensuring the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) groups who receive grants are benefitting from additional exposure on our platforms. In addition to this, the role includes exploring new media avenues whilst engaging with local businesses and charities.

 

Kath Lindley, CEO of Prosper Wakefield said:

“We are thrilled to bring Sarah on board to our team here at Prosper. Sarah’s years of experience within the Marketing and Communications sector will bring a new dynamic to the work we do and the difference we can make in Wakefield. We know Sarah will be a crucial figure in the future plans for Prosper.”

Sarah has worked in the Marketing and Communications sector for over 14 years including working with well-known household brands such as Argos, Carphone Warehouse and Dixons. Her passion for the city of Wakefield and surrounding areas brings her to Prosper, and we are pleased to have her on board.

 

Sarah commented:

“Pivoting into the Charity and VCSE sector is something I have been wanting to do for some time, and the Communications Officer role at Prosper Wakefield is a fantastic opportunity for me. I’m most looking forward to meeting the groups we have already supported, hearing their stories and how the grant money has improved the lives of people living in and around Wakefield. We have some fantastic ideas in the pipeline; campaigns that I am proud to be a part of, and I know the work we are doing will make a huge difference to so many people.”

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