Meet our Philanthropy Team

Our specialist team is dedicated to helping you fund work that matters to you, in the places that matter to you most.

Ailsa Alcock

Home-based in Fife Scotland, I joined PDSA as the Trusts Fundraiser in late 2021. After serving in the RAF for 22 years, as a veteran I moved into the world of working for a variety of large charities helping veterans and their families and then animal welfare, both close to my heart.

Working with trusts and foundations to help them understand the difference their generosity could, and does, make to the much loved pets and their owners that PDSA helps every day is incredibly rewarding.

Our three rescue cats, Dram, Tia and Henry (who loves the sound of my work printer) and two spoilt Cocker Spaniels Nevis and Thistle keep me busy and laughing with their antics every day!

Sian Beech

I have been part of the PDSA family for almost 18 years.  Spending time in our Pet Hospitals, with our beneficiaries and supporters, gives me the rare opportunity to witness how important the donations are in ensuring we are able to treat the sick and injured pets of those people who need us most.  It’s a joy and a pleasure seeing our supporter’s generosity come to life through the services we provide.

Michael Hodgson

I joined PDSA in 2019, and my role is to help donors like you make meaningful donations. I typically work with people making gifts towards a specific project such as a new Pet Hospital or aspect of our work, or ongoing support of people and their pets.

When I’m not working, I can usually be found with my own ‘pups’ Pippa, a Whippet Bedlington cross, and Ivy, our Tibetan Terror Terrier. Both have had their share of health issues, so I know first-hand the value of accessing vet care when needed!

Ella Hughes

Having had pets my entire life, I know the immeasurable value they provide to our lives, the unlimited memories and a feeling that lasts a lifetime. Being one small part of the fantastic work PDSA do every day is extremely rewarding. I'm proud to be a part of this incredible organisation.

In July 2021, we added two rescue kittens to our family and aptly named them Thor and Loki. They've settled into our home perfectly and quickly manage to capture the hearts of anyone who meets them. If I'm not in the office or at my 'work from home desk', I'm probably cuddling one if not both of them!

Jilly Lawton

In March 2023 my husband and I rehomed a timid two-year-old stray who we named Ruby. We are thrilled to have her in our family and love seeing her confidence grow day by day. She is never happier than when playing in the garden with her favourite ball or having her tummy tickled (or both!).

As a Trust Fundraiser with over five years’ experience, my responsibility at PDSA is to ensure I match the needs of our organisation with the funding priorities of our amazing Trusts and Foundations.

We have brilliant supporters, and I am very proud to champion the work of our Pet Hospitals around the country.

Sally Prior

Being part of PDSA’s Philanthropy Team gives me a sense of pride knowing that through working together with our supporters to find an area of our work that they are passionate about, we can really make a difference to the lives of so many much loved pets and their owners. 

I really enjoy working closely with our supporters, taking time to understand their own special reasons for support of our work. Being dog mad and a dog owner myself and knowing that PDSA could also help me if my own circumstances should dramatically change also makes me very mindful of the importance of the work we do.

You can contact our Philanthropy team at philanthropy@pdsa.org.uk