THE head of fundraising and communications at KEMP Hospice has been chosen as Fundraiser of the Year 2024 at the Institute of Fundraising (IOF) West Midlands Conference.

The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony earlier this month in Birmingham, recognising Jayne Sargeant's outstanding contributions to fundraising and her unwavering dedication to the charity sector.

With the support of the Fundraising and Communications Team, she has spearheaded numerous innovative campaigns that have not only increased vital funding, but also raised awareness about the essential services KEMP Hospice provides to the community.

In response to receiving the award, Jayne said: “I was delighted and truly humbled to receive such an award at the IOF West Midlands Conference in Birmingham earlier in the month.

"It’s a wonderful recognition of our work, highlighting the incredible commitment to my Fundraising and Communications team, the whole KEMP Team, and the free specialist care and services KEMP Hospice provides.

"It was a fabulous conference, thank you to all at IOF West Midlands and to Charity People for sponsoring the awards.”

Caroline Beech, chief executive at KEMP Hospice, also praised Jayne’s achievement and said: “We are incredibly proud of Jayne for being recognised as Fundraiser of the Year at the IOF West Midlands Conference.

"This prestigious award is a true reflection of her dedication, passion, and creativity in driving fundraising efforts for KEMP Hospice. Jayne’s leadership has made a significant impact on the charity, not only through the vital funds she has helped raise but also in building meaningful connections with our community".