Staff

Her career in the voluntary sector spans over 30 years and she has held senior roles with some of the UK’s leading health and medical research charities including The Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Migraine Trust, CancerBACUP (now Macmillan Cancer Support) and the British Lung Foundation. She was Chief Executive of…

As Grants & PPIE Executive Ben provides support for TUF’s growing programmes and grants portfolio, working closely with the Director of Research. Key to his role is helping to manage the efficient running of the grants process and supporting the Scientific & Education Committee (SEC) members and reviewers, as well…

Laura has over ten years’ experience in public affairs and communications, implementing national and local change, providing strategic advice and delivering targeted, awareness-raising campaigns. Prior to joining The Urology Foundation, she was Head of Health Public Affairs at a communications and marketing agency. Her expertise includes public affairs and policy;…

Aysen Norton is The Urology Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy and brings more than twenty years of senior experience in fundraising, income generation, and strategic development across the charity sector. She specialises in major gifts, capital appeals, and trusts and foundations, with a proven track record of securing transformational funding and…

Louise’s background encompasses communications, public affairs and lobbying. She worked in public affairs consultancy, managing clients as diverse as the Motorcycle Industry, Toytota Motor Europe, Standard Life, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). She was previously External Relations Director at the MLA…

Claire O’Sullivan is The Urology Foundation’s Fundraising Manager – Events and Individual Giving. Her role covers a wide range of events including securing places in events such as London Landmarks Half Marathon, Great North Run, London to Brighton Cycle, through to organising bespoke overseas trek and cycling challenges. Claire also…

Ciara joined the team as Communications and Engagement Officer in October 2025 and is responsible for delivering engaging communications that raise awareness of the organisation's work and impact. Her role covers external communications, media relations, campaign delivery and policy communications, helping to ensure key messages reach and resonate with a…

Ruby is our Senior Administrative Officer who provides administrative and finance support to the Chief Executive and the wider team. Ensuring the smooth running of the TUF offices on a day to day basis. Ruby’s previous work experience includes many years within NHS England as Personal Assistant to the National…

Ferha has worked across a range of health and medical research charities for over 24 years including Mencap, The British Lung Foundation, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, Orchid Cancer Appeal and Tackle Prostate Cancer.

Lucy Noakes is The Urology Foundation’s Business Development Manager. Lucy has worked across a range of health and medical research charities and brings a wealth of experience from developing Charity of the Year partnerships and staff fundraising campaigns to innovative campaigns and marketing initiatives. Her highlights include partnerships with Next,…

Helen Lake is The Urology Foundation’s UTI Information Nurse and has set up our UTI Information Service for patients, their carers and healthcare professionals. Helen has been a registered nurse for over 30 years and has been a Urology Specialist Nurse since 2003. She has held wide and varied roles…