Meet Rae Brooke

In this episode Kate meets Rae Brook, Chief Executive of the Community Foundation for Merseyside, an independent charity that promotes local giving to address local disadvantage. Rae has over 30 years' senior management experience gained in both the private and public sector after studying Business and Finance at De Montfort University and attending a Harvard Business School Programme for Senior Management Executives. Her role as CEO is to nurture relationships with existing and potential donors, community groups, third sector members and regional stakeholders in the public and private sector. Her passion for the charitable sector is deep rooted as her father was a Barnardo's orphan which she says has greatly influenced her decision to enter the charitable sector. You can find out more and connect with Rae at: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/team/rae-brooke   

Om Podcasten

Sending the ladder down is the concept of someone sharing their success to help raise others up. This concept is one that is close to host Kate Cousens' heart as back in 2018 she wrote and self-published a book called ‘Ladder Climbing in High Heels’ where she shared a number of ‘Ladder Lessons’ that she found useful during her 20+ year corporate career (https://amzn.to/2NQpvql). Since then she has gone on to become an advisor working in the SME space helping owners and senior leaders with their personal development and business growth goals. You can find out more at www.dicebusiness.co.uk