We are a sociable, sustainable, enterprise

Linz Darlington was inspired to start Benefacto when he worked as a management consultant. With three paid days off a year to spend volunteering, he had a tough time choosing a local charity where his skills could make a real impact. These days he splits his time between Benefacto and Homehold. Contact Linz via linz@benefacto.org.

Lucy Hayim is the Head of Operations at Benefacto. She works closely with the Benefacto team and is responsible for implementing policies, overseeing customer services and making sure that Benefacto continues to run effectively and efficiently day-to-day. Contact lucy@benefacto.org if you want to find out more about our ways of working within the Benefacto Team.

Ben Darlington looks after new partnerships and possibilities at Benefacto. He has been involved with the project since its inception back in 2012, building the website and developing the graphic design. He is always looking for ways for charities, businesses and social enterprises to work together. If you'd like to work with Benefacto talk to Ben at ben@benefacto.org.

Lucy Elliott is Benefacto’s Head of Memberships. Lucy works closely with the Benefacto Team and our corporate members to help build volunteering engagement in London, Leeds and Manchester. She works to make sure that our clients and volunteers are getting the most out of our services. Lucy is always at the end of the phone or a short train ride away from helping companies launch, plan and review their employee volunteering efforts. Contact: lucy.elliott@benefacto.org.

Doug is the Marketing and Digital Manager at Benefacto and the Project Lead for GivX. He explores how Benefacto can support CSR practitioners, takes care of the KnowledgeHub, works on web design and makes sure GivX runs smoothly. Contact doug@benefacto.org if you want to find out more about VolunteerHub, DataHub or GivX.

Josh ensures that Benefacto's digital platform runs smoothly and efficiently. He does this by developing new technologies and looking after all the inner workings of Benefacto's website.

Rebecca Kuye is Benefacto’s Membership Executive and supports our corporate members in London and Manchester. Rebecca really enjoys visiting company offices and inspiring your colleagues to volunteer. She has a real interest in volunteering engagement, and should you have any questions about your volunteering data or getting the most out of your membership, please do get in touch: rebecca@benefacto.org

Ndidi works alongside Leonie and our community partners to ensure that volunteers make the most of their volunteering days. She works closely with both community partners and volunteers to ensure that both team and individual volunteering is rewarding for everyone involved. If you want to volunteer in London, or if you are a community project or charity looking for volunteers, please email Ndidi at hello@benefacto.org.

Leonie works alongside Ndidi and our community partners to ensure that volunteers make the most of their volunteering days. In particular, she works closely with both community partners and volunteers in Leeds and Manchester. If you want to volunteer in Leeds or Manchester, or if you are a community project or charity looking for volunteers, please email Leonie at hello@benefacto.org.