We would like to offer our congratulations to OQ Amanda Bringans (née Latham), who was awarded an OBE for her services to charity in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

Amanda was formerly Chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and has served as executive director for several well-known charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Voluntary Services Overseas, Battersea and British Heart Foundation.

She is currently a trustee of the RSPCA and runs her own coaching and consultancy practice.