Donna Charway

Experience

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  ABB

  Sept 1986 - Mar 1992

  PR Officer

  This role involved providing PR support to promote the work of electrical engineering company, ABB. This involved all aspects of large exhibitions as well as in-house communications, such as producing the staff magazine.

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  PDSA

  May 1992 - Oct 2020

  To manage and expand PDSA’s diverse programme of community and veterinary events which promote engagement with PDSA and pet wellbeing Responsible for planning and executing a range of projects and promotional activities to raise awareness of the charity. In particular, I organise the annual PetCheck programme, an 8 month UK-wide mobile pet health initiative. I’m also involved in the planning, organising and managing the charity’s presence at public events and charity specific seminars/exhibitions. In this role, I was responsible for executing a full PR programme for the charity’s network of shops, fundraising and volunteering activities. In addition I organised the charity’s young people’s club, including creating the bi-monthly club magazine.

  • Veterinary Events Manager

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2020

  • Events & Promotions Officer

    Mar 2006 - Jan 2011

  • Media & PR Executive

    May 1992 - Mar 2006
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  International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA)

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Volunteer Event Planner

  To support the work of IAPWA by organising and promoting events. In addition, contact influencers to raise awareness of the campaigns run by the charity.

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  The Roof of Africa (SCIO)

  Apr 2020 - now

  Volunteer Head of Communications

  The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to improving the lives of children and families from the poorest communities in East Africa. We believe that through education, the cycle of poverty can be broken. A small charity big in ambition.

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  Bournville Village Trust

  Apr 2021 - now

  Customer Communications Manager

  Responsibility for creating and delivering a bespoke communications strategy for BVT's areas of responsibility in Telford as well as supporting the wider organisation.Managing all digital platforms, designing engaging marketing materials and supporting the community engagement plan.