Why Breathe?
I aim to bring 'fresh air' to charity leaders by providing targeted, specialist fundraising support; enabling organisations to expand and manage change to meet need and exceed expectations.
I am passionate about the charity / not-for-profit sector and the role that fundraising plays in creating highly effective organisations. Over the last twenty years I have raised in excess of £5.7 million for charitable causes. In 2018 I launched Breathe Fundraising to enable me to do what I love with more organisations.
About Cathryn Perrin
My career in the voluntary sector started in 1997. After graduating from Bristol University with a 2.1 law degree, I became a professional fundraiser working for the expedition charity Raleigh International. Within six years I had joined the Senior Management Team of a leading London homeless charity as Head of Fundraising and Communications. In 2007 I was awarded a Masters with Distinction in Voluntary Sector Management (specialising in Fundraising and Marketing) from Cass Business School, University of London. More recently I worked for The Cranfield Trust, a national charity providing pro bono management consultancy to the sector. I have experience of working in and raising funds in the education sector and for youth / young people organisations.
Qualifications
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LLB 2.1, Faculty of Law, Bristol University (1996)
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Masters with distinction in Voluntary Sector Management, Cass Business School, University of London (2007)
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Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling qualifications, Tyne Metropolitan College (2012 and 2013)
Professional Status
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Full member of the Institute of Fundraising (MinstF)
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Breathe Fundraising is a Private Limited Company number 11116097
My 80/20 Ambition
I love what I do. I also recognise that not all organisations are in a position to pay for specialist fundraising advice and support. The most amazing projects, ideas and campaigns require ‘rocket fuel’ to get them off the ground and I want to be there to help. That is why I have built an 80/20 aim into my business model: :
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80% of MY work will enable me to provide 20% of support for free
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In 2018 my 80/20 project was the Make A Difference Ball which raised in excess of £45,000 for the Children’s Major Trauma Unit at Southampton University Hospital. In 2019 I had to pause my 80/20 ambition to concentrate on seeing clearly (please see my blog). In 2020 I am supporting Genetic Disorders UK as they work tirelessly to ensure individuals and families affected by genetic conditions are supported through the global pandemic. If you would like further information on how to become an 80/20 partner I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch.
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