Kara Lee

Kara Lee is the Chief Executive Officer of Bexley Mencap, a local charity based in London that provides frontline support for people with learning disabilities and their carers.12 She has been instrumental in growing the organization and navigating the challenges of transitioning from a small charity to a larger one.1

Under Kara's leadership, Bexley Mencap has:

1. Built a strong reputation in understanding and providing services that people in the local community want and need.1
2. Faced increased demand for services and higher levels of need.1
3. Worked on developing sustainable income generation while managing limited resources.1

Kara has demonstrated her commitment to improving the charity's operations by:

• Participating in a pilot program for small charities to boost self-analysis and sustainability.1
• Utilizing the Small Charity Analysis Tool (scAn) to explore competency, performance, and prioritization in key growth areas.1
• Collaborating with consultants to improve fundraising strategies and bid writing.1
• Successfully proposing the hire of a new Development Manager to help with fundraising.1

Kara values professional development and networking, as evidenced by her ACEVO membership, which she finds valuable for sharing ideas and support with other charity leaders.1 She is based in Dartford and has studied at the University of Greenwich.2