Directorate and Administration

Claire Dowan

Head of Development & Commissioning

Claire is passionate about charity work and has over 20 years’ experience of leading and developing charities that have a prominent social cause, having spent the majority of her career as a CEO for youth based and homelessness charities.

Experienced in bid writing, fundraising and developing strategic partnerships, Claire has also worked for a national housing association where she was responsible for business development within integrated care and support services.

As the Head of Development and Commissioning at Bild group her role involves supporting Respond with income generation, collaborating with commissioners, and managing the training programme.

With an MA in Community Education Claire is motivated by collaboration, inclusion and relational work.