Teresa Hicks

Director of Partnerships and Relationship Fundraising, British Heart Foundation

Teresa Hicks is an accomplished and visionary leader in the charity and fundraising sector, with a distinguished track record of driving transformative partnerships and philanthropic strategies. In her role as the Director of Corporate Partnerships, Community Fundraising & Philanthropy at the British Heart Foundation, she plays a pivotal role in driving strategic collaborations and philanthropic initiatives to support life-saving cardiovascular research.

Prior to joining BHF, Teresa held pivotal leadership roles that have consistently delivered exceptional fundraising results. At the Raspberry Pi Foundation, she served as Director of Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising, where she was instrumental in forging philanthropic global collaborations that expanded the foundation’s reach and impact. During her 12 year tenure at Cancer Research UK she excelled in a series of senior roles, making an impact across multiple fundraising areas, most notably in corporate partnerships, volunteer fundraising and events.

Beyond her professional roles, Teresa is committed to advancing charitable causes. She serves as a Board Trustee at the Royal Osteoporosis Society, contributing her expertise to support the organisation's mission.

A dynamic and results-oriented leader, Teresa Hicks exemplifies excellence in every aspect of her work, inspiring teams, partners, and stakeholders to push boundaries and achieve meaningful change.