Mel is our Director of Finance and Operations, responsible for the stewardship of the organisation’s finances and resources.

Mel began her career auditing charities and not-for-profit organisations during which she qualified as a chartered accountant. She has over 15 years’ experience working in the not-for-profit sector. Some of her senior finance roles included working at Royal Hospital Chelsea, The Adolescent and Children’s Trust and The Access Project.

She joined Access to contribute towards helping many more charities and social enterprises sustain or grow their impact by being able to access the finance they need. She also has a keen interest in impact investing, putting people and planet at the heart of investing.