We’re a small team with specific expertise. That’s because we want to make sure that we make every £ stretches as far as it can.

Hannah Bellamy, Executive Director and Vice President UK

Why did you choose to work for Cancer Recovery:

There are a number of charities helping people with cancer, but we were one of the first to promote integrative care and pay household bills for those who needed it. Now we’re one of the first to promote prevention. This charity makes a real and brave difference.

What did you do before:

I managed the marketing, communications and engagement for the environmental charity Global Action Plan. This involved high profile campaigns, such as EDF Energy’s Team Green Britain. My background is in partnerships and corporate responsibility. I strongly believe that when organisations work together to achieve shared goals, amazing things can happen. That is what Cancer Recovery is doing both with other charities and large businesses.

Anything else:

I’m embarrassed to admit that I am often tearful at work. We receive lots of thank you notes and messages from people we’ve helped. They remind us why we’re here, and let us know that what we’re doing is working. I can only thank the people who donate to us, they deserve all our gratitude.

Claire Trevethan, Programme Service Manager

Why did you choose to work for Cancer Recovery:

Programme Management is a new direction for me and I liked that that the programmes that Cancer Recovery run are simple but make a tremendous difference in the lives of many, many people living with cancer. It’s a very rewarding role and I look forward to developing our Prevention programme and new Breast Cancer initiative. Exciting times ahead.

What did you do before:

My background is in Communications & Marketing from 8 years with the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland together with Fundraising as a Corporate Fundraiser with Scope (a leading Disability Charity in the UK).

Anything else:

I recently took part in the Cancer Recovery Foundation and do-it-for charity Super Hero Fun Run at Regents Park. Though I was a bit unsure at the prospect of a 5k run dressed in a silly costume, I actually really enjoyed myself and it was a fabulous way to fundraise. Cancer Recovery has a series of challenge events running in 2011 and 2012, check out the website for more info. I will definitely be joining up for another one and doing something fun and completely different to raise some vital cash for our programmes – though I think I am a bit too much of a wimp for the parachuting!

Paul Riley, Web and IT Manager

Why did you choose to work for Cancer Recovery:

Cancer Recovery works to help people living with cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention. It is good to work for a charity which makes a difference in peoples lives, in contrast to my previous roles which have focused on business, commerce and technology.

What did you do before:

My background is in Web development and IT. Prior to working for Cancer Recovery, I was employed in a number of technology based roles. This gave me the opportunity to gain a broad range of skills which I am now able to bring to my work at Cancer Recovery.

Anything else:

The Web and IT is a rapidly changing environment. I enjoy the challenge of keeping up to date with these changes and looking at how Cancer Recovery can benefit from its use of technology, to reduce costs and reach out to more people.