Experienced grant-maker, Kent Community Foundation has appointed a new Chief Executive.
Community Foundation, a leading grant-maker dedicated to supporting grassroots charities and community groups across the county, is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Glover as its new Chief Executive.
Robert Sackville-West Deputy Lieutenant and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Kent Community Foundation announced the appointment of Catherine Glover to the Foundation’s fundholders on 11 March 2025. Catherine Glover will join the Foundation in April.
Catherine brings extensive experience in strategic philanthropy, having held senior leadership positions in organisations including global non-profit CDP in which she secured significant funding to advance social and environmental initiatives,
Catherine Glover, new Chief Executive Kent Community Foundation comments, “I am passionate about advocating for a healthy and vibrant civil society, along with guiding philanthropic individuals, families and businesses who want to feel confident and fulfilled in their giving. I strongly believe in the critical role small voluntary organisations play in helping local people to realise opportunities and overcome challenges. Leading an organisation which is pivotal to stable and impactful giving is an incredible honour and I am excited to make headway into a new chapter for Kent Community Foundation.”
Lord Sackville-West DL said, “We are confident that Catherine’s proven ability to match giving with needs will continue to lead us into a future of sustainable and meaningful change across Kent and Medway.”
To contact Kent Community Foundation about funding for charities and community groups with an annual income under £3m, or to discuss setting up a fund please email admin@kentcf.org.uk or visit www.kentcf.org.uk/funding
