Susannah Murphy-Bell

Grants Manager 

Susannah is a Grants Manager for our Ideas and Pioneers Fund.

Susannah joined Paul Hamlyn Foundation in September 2023. 

She manages our Ideas and Pioneers Fund, which aims to support individuals facing systemic oppression who have unusual or radical ideas for social change. Prior to this, Susannah held a number of roles at large national charities, including policy influencing, leading pilot programmes, and overseeing organisational strategic planning. 

She has experience working on a range of social issues, including disability rights, child protection and mental health. Her role at the Foundation builds on a particular interest in testing innovative ideas for social change, having previously been involved in piloting new approaches to supporting vulnerable children and community mental health.