Meet the team

Sarah Watson

Sarah Watson

Funding and Development Manager

Sarah is an experienced grants professional, having managed funding programmes in a variety of public and voluntary sector settings.

She is the first point of contact for Hackney Giving, and will be happy to talk to you about the programme and how it works.

Sarah is a Hackney resident and loves that her job supports communities in the area where she lives.

Outside work, you might spot Sarah out running, at live music events or in fabric shops hunting for a bargain.

sarah@hackneygiving.org.uk

07494 800727

Mark Drinkwater

Mark Drinkwater

Communications Manager

Mark has worked on digital communications for charities for over 20 years.

In recent years he has worked on a number of local initiatives, including Hackney iCare and Connect Hackney.

Outside of work, he enjoys cycling and volunteers for a community theatre company.

markd@hcvs.org.uk

Zelina Kaya

Hackney Giving Coordinator

Zelina has worked in the charity sector for over 15 years, supporting the grassroots organisations in the borough on various projects.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling, long walks and spending time with her family and friends.

zelina@hcvs.org.uk