Tessa Hibbert
Tessa Hibbert is an accomplished grants manager with a wealth of experience in the children and youth sector, specializing in monitoring and evaluating impact.
Currently serving as the Regional Grants Manager at the Blagrave Trust, Tessa focuses on fostering relationships with regional partners, learning from them, and evaluating impact to ensure effective grant distribution.
During her tenure at Somerset Community Foundation, Tessa formulated strategies to monitor and evaluate the impact of grants, notably contributing to the creation of Somerset's Vital Signs, a pioneering guide to community philanthropy in the region.
In addition to her grants management roles, Tessa is a skilled youth worker dedicated to empowering young individuals to achieve their potential and drive positive change within their communities.
Tessa's educational background includes studies at Cranleigh School, a degree in PPE (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics) from the University of Oxford, and further education in Youth Work and Community Development at De Montfort University.
Beyond her current position, Tessa has held various roles in esteemed organizations such as Trustee at Off The Record - Bath & North East Somerset, Regional Partnerships Manager at The Blagrave Trust, Community Projects at Frome Town Council, and Senior Programme Manager at Somerset Community Foundation.
She has also been associated with prominent entities like The Young Foundation, the National Youth Agency, South West Regional Youth Work Unit, and Young People Frome, demonstrating her commitment to youth development and community engagement.
Tessa's extensive professional background includes roles as Grants Fundraiser at Hope and Homes for Children, Chair of Governors at Chapmanslade Primary School, and South West committee member at BBC Children in Need, among others, showcasing her diverse skill set and leadership capabilities in the non-profit sector.
