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Helen Simpkiss

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Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising at The Church of England
📍 United Kingdom

Helen Simpkiss leads Net Zero Carbon Fundraising at The Church of England, spearheading the financial strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. A University of Cambridge alumna, she has held multiple national fundraising roles within the organization since 2019, focusing on legacies, grants, and strategic giving initiatives.

With a Masters degree in Art from The Courtauld Institute, Helen has a deep appreciation for arts and heritage. While at Cambridge, she was the chair of the Christs College Music Society, demonstrating an early passion for the arts. Her interests align with organizations like Historic England and Arts Council England.

Helen is a key architect of the "Give to Go Green" match-funding campaign, an innovative digital program helping churches fund carbon-reduction projects.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Net Zero Initiatives
Leads the fundraising strategy for The Church of England's ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2030, frequently speaking on the topic.
Philanthropic Fundraising
An expert in national fundraising, her work involves advising on legacies, grants, major projects, and digital campaigns like "Give to Go Green".
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising
The Church of England
10-2023 - 6-2025
National Fundraising Advisor
The Church of England
6-2020 - 11-2023
Regional Giving Advisor (South)
The Church of England
11-2021 - 6-2022
Deputy National Advisor for Giving and Income Generation
The Church of England
7-2019 - 6-2020
National Advisor for Legacies and Funding
The Church of England
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Education
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
University of Cambridge
2013 - 2014
Master of Arts (MA)
The Courtauld Institute of Art
2002 - 2009
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James Allen's Girls' School
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