Claire Warner (nee Hughes) has worked in the field of Fundraising since 1997. Prior to a freelance career as a Consultant and Freelance Fundraiser, Claire held in-house fundraising roles at Imperial War Museum North, Opera North and the Hallé Whilst a pupil at Chethams Music School, Claire decided that life as a professional musician wasn't for her. Not having identified a replacement career choice, Claire studied Business Studies at the University of Humberside. On graduation in 1997, Claire gained a role in the Halle's Development Department. There, she discovered a passion and flair for asking people for money and hasn't looked back since!
In 2003, following the successful completion of the Capital Appeal to get Imperial War Museum North built and open, Claire decided to leave full time employment and chose instead to work freelance on a number of different projects. Since then her work has been vast and varied, encompassing not only the Arts but also sporting and caring charities.
Towards the end of 2005, Claire was joined on a part-time basis by Chris Hughes (Claire’s Mum). Since , working as a mother and daughter team, Claire and Chris have worked on and are working on contracts with some well known organisations from across the region. Chris tends to concentrate on research, contact-making and administration based behind the scenes while Claire does the customer/client facing active fundraising as well as Consultancy work. They make an effective well-balanced team. The majority of their work is undertaken in their Bolton office with regular travel both locally and around the country.
Could this be you?
We are looking to employ a student on a year's industrial placement. The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of fundraising and will be actively involved in working with all of our existing clients and in securing new ones! If you have just completed your 2nd year in a Business, Marketing or PR related degree and still need to find a placement for the 2010 - 2011 year, click here to download the information.
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Claire Warner (nee Hughes) has worked in the field of Fundraising since 1997. Prior to a freelance career as a Consultant and Freelance Fundraiser, Claire held in-house fundraising roles at Imperial War Museum North, Opera North and the Hallé Whilst a pupil at Chethams Music School, Claire decided that life as a professional musician wasn't for her. Not having identified a replacement career choice, Claire studied Business Studies at the University of Humberside. On graduation in 1997, Claire gained a role in the Halle's Development Department. There, she discovered a passion and flair for asking people for money and hasn't looked back since! 
Towards the end of 2005, Claire was joined on a part-time basis by Chris Hughes (Claire’s Mum). Since , working as a mother and daughter team, Claire and Chris have worked on and are working on contracts with some well known organisations from across the region. Chris tends to concentrate on research, contact-making and administration based behind the scenes while Claire does the customer/client facing active fundraising as well as Consultancy work. They make an effective well-balanced team. The majority of their work is undertaken in their Bolton office with regular travel both locally and around the country.
We are looking to employ a student on a year's industrial placement. The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of fundraising and will be actively involved in working with all of our existing clients and in securing new ones! If you have just completed your 2nd year in a Business, Marketing or PR related degree and still need to find a placement for the 2010 - 2011 year, click