Robyn was previously Head of Engagement for England, Midlands & East. Since 2019, she has lead and managed all engagement and inclusion work across the area, striving to support people and projects that positively change lives through social impact.
Robyn joined the Heritage Fund (previously the Heritage Lottery Fund) in 1998, and has since lead a number of different teams, including acting as Regional Manager of East of England. Prior to this, she began her career in grant giving by working at the Museums and Galleries Commission.
Robyn has been a member of a range of boards and committees. She is currently Board Member of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Between 2012 and March 2021, she was a Board member of Orwell Housing and Care, chaired the Audit Committee and sat on the Governance Committee. She was also a Founding Secretary of a Youth Cricket Club, helping to achieve Clubmark status.
Outside of work, Robyn tends her allotment and enjoys spending time walking in nature, with the occasional spot of bird watching. Robyn’s active on Twitter, often sharing posts about her interests.