Terence Lovell

Fundraising and Engagement Director, Breakthrough T1D

Terence joined Breakthrough T1D in November 2022 and leads the fundraising and engagement department, responsible for the strategy to connect more people with the organisation’s vital work. He is passionate about the power of research to transform lives and the role of Breakthrough T1D in ensuring we do whatever it takes to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and has played an instrumental role in the development of the organisation’s new 10 year strategy. He works both within the UK and with members of the Breakthrough T1D international community. The work cannot be done alone and incredible supporters are critical to accelerate our progress through their engagement, contribution and generous fundraising support. Building long-term meaningful relationships to enable even greater impact is at the core of Terence’s approach.

Terence has worked within the voluntary sector for over 20 years, with substantial fundraising, engagement, brand and marketing experience at leading organisations including Save the Children, Barnardo’s, Teach First and Anthony Nolan where he was most recently Chief Engagement and Marketing Officer. Career highlights include launching the multi-million pound Christmas Jumper Day at Save the Children, launching a new organisational strategy at Teach First and driving significant income growth and diversification of the stem cell register at Anthony Nolan. Terence is a strong advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.