Getting to know you...

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Getting to know you…

We spoke to Lauren Evans, Head of Fundraising, who’s often humbled and inspired by our incredible donors, and after working here for eight years has taken on a touch of “scouse twang”.

How long have you worked in our hospitals?

I started as Corporate Fundraising Manager in 2013, and stepped up as Head of Fundraising in 2017. I was originally based at the Royal but now I lead the fundraising across all sites.

What did you want to be when growing up?

I always wanted to be a primary school teacher but after leaving college to gain work experience and work-based learning qualifications, I found my niche was fundraising, working for third sector organisations. B

riefly, what does your role involve?

My role is to lead the fundraising team and support divisions across the Trust to provide the best possible experience for our patients and families. We work with our colleagues, and the wider community to raise funds to deliver projects that will make a difference to our staff and patients.

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

It is so rewarding to see the positive impact that funds raised make here at the hospital. It is also humbling to work with our incredible donors and inspiring to hear some of the personal stories that they have, expressing their gratitude to our staff for the care that they have received at some stage.

What are the standout highlights or experiences during your time at LUHFT?

The highlight for me was working throughout COVID-19 and seeing the incredible spirit of our hospital staff who pulled together to work tirelessly during this time. It was also the year that we saw the community of Merseyside and beyond show an astonishing level of support, raising £1m to support our staff and patients during the pandemic.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

Running and looking after my two boys. What’s your favourite thing about Liverpool? As a Welsh girl born and bred, I’ve never worked anywhere quite like Liverpool. There is an infectious community spirit with a real want to help each other. I have actually been told that I have now developed a Scouse twang after working in the city for almost eight years.

What’s your favourite film or song?

Film has to be Gladiator. My favourite song is tricky, probably Stuck on You by Lionel Richie.

You win the lottery, what’s your dream holiday?

There are two places I would have to go… one being a South African Safari, and the other would be to Jamaica.

You’re stranded on an island, what three items would you want with you?

Family photo, a CD player (assuming there is no WIFI!) and loads of CDs with my favourite music!