We are very pleased to announce that we have appointed a fundraiser.<br>Katherine Bavage will be starting at WMUK on July 2nd.<br>She has a professional background in fundraising and will be here to:<br><ul><li>Manage the day to day work around the annual fundraiser.</li>

<li>Build relations with our donor base.</li><li>Work on a year round strategy for fundraising.</li></ul>She hopes to get out and meet as many Wikipedians as possible so please offer her your hospitality :)<br><br clear="all">

<br>-- <br><b style="color:rgb(0,153,0)">Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK</b>.  07976 935 986<br>tweet @jonatreesdavies <br><br>Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513<br>

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