STRETCH 2024 AWARDS

Binda Patel

Expertise Social Change
Current position & company Director, Dulverton Trust
LinkedIn profile Binda Patel
Key contributions
  • Developed and executed a grant-making strategy at the Dulverton Trust to support charities addressing critical social issues, environmental protection, and heritage preservation.
  • Led initiatives at the Sutton Trust focused on improving social mobility by providing educational opportunities and access to career development for disadvantaged young people.
  • Worked with Arts Emergency to expand opportunities for young people to access careers in the arts and culture sectors, while preserving the UK’s rich cultural heritage through her work at the Dulverton Trust.

Binda Patel is the Director at Dulverton Trust where she plays a significant role in supporting charities tackling social issues, protecting our natural world and preserving our heritage. She is an accomplished leader in the charity sector with over 15 years of experience championing social mobility, supporting charitable causes, and driving impactful change.

Before joining the Dulverton Trust, Binda was a key leader at the Sutton Trust, a charity dedicated to improving social mobility in the UK. Throughout her career, she has held various trustee roles with notable organizations, including the Diana Award and Arts Emergency, where she helped shape the direction of charitable work and supported initiatives benefiting young people and the arts.