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Sandra Ross – New Arts Fundraising Development Consultant for Lewisham

This month we say farewell and thankyou to Consultant Chloe Booth who has worked with LEAN for over 2 year and has supported many of you with fundraising advice and run some great training – her last event will be the Fundraising Strategy course on 24th September. Still a few places left, for more information and to book click HERE.    

Posted: 15/09/2025


We’re delighted to announce that Chloe will be succeeded by Sandra Ross who joins as Arts Fundraising Development Consultant from the end of September to the end of March 2026.

Sandra has over 25 years’ experience in the cultural sector holding roles in fundraising and income generation.

Previously Sandra has fundraised for Park Theatre, Findsbury Park and Turf Project, Croydon as well as Motherhouse Studios and Mosaic Rooms. Sandra was also Interim Head of Development at Chisenhale Gallery, East London. Until recently a Lewisham resident for over nine years, she has been involved in the borough’s cultural scene working with among others, Deptford X. Now living in Kent, she will be working with LEAN for two days per week until the end of March 2026 and has some availability for fundraising surgeries during this time. To contact Sandra email: fundraising@leanarts.org.uk.


"Just to say a huge thanks ... I am looking forward to progressing with this project thanks to your support, advice and guidance"

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