We are delighted to announce that Lynn Simmonds has joined our administrative team as Development Manager.

Lynn joins us from New Philanthropy Capital, where – as a consultant – she supported charities, including cultural organisations, to assess their impact and generate new income. Lynn comes with previous experience of working with ACE National Portfolio Organisation – Music for Youth – and the National Foundation for Youth Music.

Richard Heason, Director at St John’s Smith Square said, “We are delighted to welcome Lynn to the team at St John’s Smith Square as she takes up the crucial role of Development Manager. Despite receiving no public subsidy, St John’s hosts over 300 concerts and events each year, and so the continuing help of our friends and supporters is vital to enable us to continue to develop and flourish. Lynn brings a wealth of experience of developing partnership and relationships which I know will be hugely beneficial as we further develop our ambitions and goals.”