Stan Beneš

Managing Director @Opora

Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the charity, including the management of a team of 3 staff and 8 volunteers• Secured £190k in funding from corporate, individual, and charitable fund sources• Developed and oversaw the running of core activities including informational support and integration, mental health support, emergency winter clothing and business grants• Acted as the primary media contact with comments and features in The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Bunker political podcast, and a BBC radio 4 documentary• Ensured compliance with regulatory and requirements, working with the board to deliver good governance• Managed and explored strategic partnerships with other charities and organisations