Our alumni

Jake Eliot has twenty years’ experience putting evidence into action to achieve change in policy and practice. Jake has joined PBE from his previous role as Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the largest single funder for heritage in the UK.

He was Head of Policy and Propositions at the government-backed Money and Pensions Service, working on collective impact across private, public and charity sectors to improve financial wellbeing. Prior to this, Jake spent several years leading policy influencing on housing, health, social care and support for the National Housing Federation, the trade body for social housing providers in England. 

Before joining PBE, Beth worked in engagement at the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). At IPSO, she led the training programme on editorial standards, working with media outlets, policy officials and social sector organisations. 

Beth received her PhD from the University of Oxford in 2022. Her thesis analysed the histories of wellbeing, gender and immigration. Alongside her research, Beth was the Coordinator for the Centre of Gender, Identity and Subjectivity, and taught gender and economic history. Beth also has a MPhil in Economic and Social History from the University of Cambridge. 

Outside of work, Beth spends her time practising yoga, learning French and exploring London. 

Charlotte joined PBE in December 2023 as External Affairs Manager, focusing on public affairs, influencing, and external relations. Her role involves shaping public perception, influencing policies, and employing strategic thinking to drive meaningful change for the charity sector. Charlotte is enthusiastic about the challenge of convincing policymakers of the charity sector’s importance and unlocking its potential. Before joining PBE, Charlotte worked at Red Tractor, Assured Food Standards, where she managed stakeholder relationships and led events development. With over four years of experience in the Civil Service, she has a background in ministerial visits, policy development, and working for ministers’ private offices. 

As Development Officer at PBE, Eve supports fundraising efforts to ensure the organisation has the resources to deliver its mission. She contributes to income generation through proposals, donor communications, and public events.

With a longstanding interest in humanity, social wellbeing, and global cooperation, Eve is committed to a career that contributes to social change—whether through direct community support or by strengthening the systems and organisations that serve them. Before joining PBE, she worked in advocacy and donor engagement at a leading humanitarian organisation, developing policy materials, supporting institutional fundraising, and collaborating with partners on communications.

Earlier in her career, Eve worked at the European Parliament on research and policy related to transatlantic relations, international development & conflict prevention, and has contributed to projects across Europe, West Africa, and the Middle East. Outside work, she enjoys travelling and exploring London.

Hannah leads PBE’s communications team, overseeing external communications, digital marketing, public affairs, and media.

With over 15 years of senior marketing experience, she transitioned from a creative director role in the commercial sector to focus on tackling social, economic, and environmental inequality. 

Hannah has led communications at Power to Change and the School for Social Entrepreneurs, championing community business and social enterprise. Her award-winning career spans research, advocacy, and policy communications for non-profits, government agencies, and international NGOs.

Achievements include establishing a marketing communications team for a New Deal for Communities regeneration programme, which she transformed into the UK’s first social enterprise marketing agency. She’s won industry accolades, including best community campaign and best use of design. 

Hannah holds a History degree from Cambridge University, is a chartered marketer, and has been a trustee for Age UK and a visiting lecturer and ‘social entrepreneur in residence’ at Brighton University. 

Jack joined PBE as a Research and Policy Analyst in October 2020 and was heavily involved with the two-year Law Family Commission on Civil Society, exploring themes such as levelling up, charity sector productivity and the impact of the pandemic on civil society. He specialises in qualitative research and especially enjoys data visualisation. Jack leads PBE’s research work in a number of key areas, including PBE’s collaboration with the National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory on the VCSE Barometer Survey, our response to fiscal events, such as the Budget, and our local election commentary.

Outside of work he has a young family, runs a small amateur football club and enjoys cycling.

As PBE’s Senior Economist, Rachel is focused on the economic impact of social sector organisations, as well as issues of interest to them. Prior to joining PBE in 2021, she worked as an economist in the UK Civil Service. She has carried out several economic evaluations while at PBE, including Place2Be’s one-to-one counselling service in UK primary schools: An updated cost-benefit analysis and White goods and wellbeing: Measuring the benefits of grants for fridge-freezers and washing machines.

Rachel is particularly interested in building and using data to evidence the lived experiences of people living in deprivation; the impact of the issues they face; and the efficacy of solutions to improve their wellbeing. In her spare time, Rachel likes to knit, play chess, and is learning how to play guitar.