"When I moved to Crystal Palace almost a decade ago my imagination was captured by the 'Rusty Laptop', which was then derelict and sorry looking. Seeing pictures from the hey day of the Garden Parties showed me how vibrant this part of the park could be. Joining the Trust team and being able to play a role in maintaining, restoring and enhancing this much-loved park is therefore an absolute privilege."
Catherine has worked in the charity sector as a professional fundraiser for 15 years, across a wide range of sectors including environmental sustainability, youth work, refugee support and international development.
Prior to joining the Trust, Catherine was a founding member of the 'Back the Bowl' campaign whose work with the Trust was pivotal to achieving the restoration this unique outdoor venue so that thousands of people could once again enjoy live music in the Concert Bowl.
Catherine specialises in grant fundraising and is working closely with the London Borough of Bromley to secure match funding for the park-wide regeneration plan as well as building a culture of philanthropic giving for this unique and historic landscape so that it can continue to spark enjoyment for many generations of visitors to come. She also keeps a particularly close eye out for lost dogs and injured wildlife.
