With her father serving in the forces, growing up as a ‘RAF brat’ gave Carol first-hand experience of the effects of service on family life.

She stumbled into the world of grant-making nearly two decades ago. Since then, she has been involved in multiple funding programmes addressing a wide range of issues, working at The National Lottery Community Fund and as a freelancer. She has also spent some time on the other side of the fence working for a grant-holding organisation.

Carol has a commitment to social justice and since joining the Trust in August 2022, has embraced the opportunity to play a small part in enabling positive interventions in the armed forces community.