About us
The Pearce Foundation was established by Jane Robbie in 2022 to strengthen small charitable organisations across Sussex.
Our approach is rooted in 25 years of hands-on experience in the charity sector, particularly within small, grassroots organisations. We believe that building strong foundations is key to helping charities grow sustainably and respond effectively to the needs of their communities.
Through our more than money model, we combine strategic funding with tailored, wraparound support. Our collaborative approach means we work closely with organisations, empowering charity leaders and their teams to grow with confidence so they can make a lasting difference.
Read more about who and how we support here.
Our Trustees
Our trustees bring a wealth of experience, insight and compassion to their roles.
Founder & Chair
Jane Robbie
Jane is a Personal Performance and Small Business Coach with 25 years’ experience in the charity sector. She’s held a variety of roles from administration and project management to development and trusteeship. Her wealth of knowledge and experience from working at a grassroots level has given her a deep understanding of the realities of running a small charity.
“I’m passionate about empowering leaders of small charities by helping them drive sustainable growth and positive change in their communities. I enjoy creating a friendly, supportive environment to encourage partners to harness their strengths and successfully achieve their goals. I love what I do and feel very lucky to meet so many inspirational people!”
Trustee
Charlotte Moroney
Charlotte has over 25 years’ experience in publishing and communications, in the corporate and charity sectors. For the last 16 years she has worked for Amaze, the Brighton-based charity that supports families with disabled children in Sussex. She manages their website, brand, print publications and digital media output and works with the leadership team to shape their communications strategy.
“What I love most about my job is empowering families to get the best for their kids by giving them the information they need in accessible, clear and inclusive language. I’ve enjoyed being able to share some of this knowledge with the Pearce Foundation grant recipients too, as well as be involved in the selection process.”
Trustee
Jane Waller
Jane is highly experienced in charity administration and oversight having been a Trustee at Brighton Open Air Theatre for 7 years and Business Manager at Windlesham School (a registered Charity ) for 13. She is MBA qualified with a long career at the BBC prior to her work in Education. Jane is currently working on a freelance basis assisting companies/charities and individuals with bookkeeping and other admin needs..
“Our work at the Pearce Foundation has already made a big difference to several local charities, it is great to see them continuing to thrive.”
Trustee
Ronald Olufunwa
Ronald has over 25 years of experience in financial planning in the corporate and charity sectors. He works for Westminster Wealth Management LLP, a privately owned, London-based independent financial advisory group providing expert financial advice to a wide range of clients.
Ronald specialises in giving advice to family businesses, start-ups, sports people and charities. His expertise enables him to deliver practical solutions to many of the strategic challenges faced by SMEs and Charities.
“I particularly enjoy empowering clients by placing myself ‘in their shoes’ then sharing my knowledge and expertise in ways that give them insight into how to achieve their goals. It’s rewarding to create a holistic picture of my clients’ various objectives and challenges. Providing clients with relatable practical solutions which they can implement with confidence is nurturing and fulfilling.”
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Our values
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Respect
It starts with respecting ourselves as individuals, and then as a collective at an organisational level. It ripples out to our partners and to all those we work alongside. We listen, encourage, value and strive to bring the best out in each other.
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Connection
We all need a sense of belonging. We love getting to know our partners and those in our wider network and enjoy connecting them for mutual benefit.
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Kindness
We treat everyone how we’d like to be treated ourselves; with generosity, warmth, compassion, good humour and fairness. Our model of giving and receiving underpins everything we do.
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Growth
We want our partners to grow at a pace which is right for them. We offer personal and professional development opportunities along with the resources and equipment needed for sustainable, responsible growth.
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Integrity
We strive to build authentic relationships that are open and honest. As an organisation, we are trustworthy and reliable.