Our Team

Our talented staff share the same vision and values of supporting  people,  grassroots charities and community groups. We work closely together forging strong partnerships with other charities, funders and infrastructure organisations. We are a local team and we are proud of it.

Celia McKeon

Chief Executive

Celia is the Chief Executive of Two Ridings Community Foundation. She is responsible for organisational leadership and strategy, relationships with our donors and supporters, and oversight of all organisational activity.

Stephanie Dunnill

Head of Finance & Operations

Stephanie is responsible for leading our finance and operations team and ensuring our finances and investments are effectively managed.

Bec Horner

Head of Communications & Partnerships

Bec is responsible for our communications, and is passionate about people and connecting them.

Thomas Waring

Head of Grants

Thomas is passionate about people, the environment and wellbeing.

Katherine Odom

Grants Coordinator

Katherine is a busy Grants Coordinator leading on our Bettys funds, two wind farm funds as well as Women in Business and the Nidderdale Plus Community Fund.

Sarah Norman

Grants Officer

With a commitment for all things community and an eye for detail, Sarah is our busy Grants Officer.

Esther Damary George

Communications & Events Officer

Esther joined Bec in the Communications team in May 2024. With 17 years of experience in Marketing and Communications in the corporate space, Esther brings stories to life, creates a buzz on social media and organises fantastic events.

Paula Bielby

HEY Confident Futures Programme Manager

Paula is the enthusiastic manager of the HEY Confident Futures Programme, dedicated to empowering those who support their community.

Jen Stone

Operations and Admin Officer

Passionate about community, the NHS and people and with a knack for getting things organised, Jen is our busy Operations and Admin Officer

Vicky Oulton

Finance & Data Coordinator

Vicky supports our financial processes with clarity and care and loves a colour spreadsheet.

Graeme Dawson

Grants Officer

Committed to positive change in society and a belief in the power of the voluntary sector, Graeme is our busy Grants Officer.