Chris Leyshon

Chris Leyshon - Head of Communication, Events & Marketing

With over 13 years of experience in the charity sector, I’ve led initiatives across fundraising, marketing, and events, working with global celebrity ambassadors and delivering big, impactful events and campaigns. In my previous role at Prostate Cymru, I founded and organised The Big Walk, an annual event that raised over half a million pounds in sponsorship monies. My passion for adventure has also taken me on charity treks to Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Mount Kenya, and Everest Base Camp.

At Sandville Self Help Foundation, my role is to manage our social media channels and marketing, as well as plan and deliver an exciting calendar of events to support people with life limiting and life changing conditions. I work closely with our fantastic team of staff and volunteers, and build strong relationships with fundraisers across Wales, corporate partners, and our celebrity ambassadors.

I hold a BSc degree in Sports Coaching & Performance and an HND in Sports Science. Outside of work, I enjoy rugby, the gym, and running my own distillery, an exciting entrepreneurial journey I’ve embarked on with my best friend.

What I enjoy most about my role is connecting with the incredible people we support and experiencing the camaraderie that exists across our team and volunteers. It’s that shared sense of purpose that makes the work so rewarding.

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