Director of Development
Shelagh Paterson
Shelagh joined us on 4 March 2024 as the Director of Development, bringing with her over 35 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and communication. Her knowledge spans across various fundraising streams in the UK, and in the international giving arena. Shelagh has held senior positions in both the commercial and non-profit sectors, successfully raising funds for charities in health, elderly care, disability support, children’s welfare, heritage, conservation and international development.
Throughout her career, Shelagh has demonstrated her expertise by establishing new charities, and securing multimillion-pound partnerships and high-performing teams. She focuses on developing new fundraising streams that yield the highest returns, emphasising mutually beneficial partnerships and excellent supporter stewardship.
Shelagh’s mission aligns with our vision at Hatch Enterprise – to establish an inclusive ecosystem where everyone has access to the power of entrepreneurship, fostering a fairer economy, strong communities, and a better world. Working collaboratively with all the teams at Hatch, she will strengthen existing fundraising streams and identify new avenues, enabling us to realise our 2030 vision.
In her spare time she is a mother to her 17 year old son, has a keen interest in interior design and upcycling furniture, and walking in the Shropshire Hills. She volunteers for numerous charities, providing guidance and strategic direction to both new and struggling organisations. In her local community, Shelagh is a Trustee for Bewdley Festival, who raise funds to grant disadvantaged children access to the arts.