
CEO
Mark Burnett
Mark has worked in the voluntary sector for more than 15 years. He is a long standing committee member of the CIoF in London and a recognised fundraising trainer. In 2010 he founded Hope & May which was one of the first consultancy to provide charities with advice and guidance concerning data protection law. Hope & May is endorsed by the NCVO, ACEVO, Lloyds Bank Foundation and the Directory of Social Change and has helped over 2000 organisations ensure better compliance with the law.
My Previous Events

Data Protection for Fundraisers: What fundraisers need to know and how to prepare
Attend this webinar to learn important updates to data protection for fundraisers in 2025 & 2026!

The Future of Data Protection 2025
This session will cover the anticipated changes to UK data protection law due in the summer of 2025. This is essential knowledge which will enable you to plan for the future and ensure compliance with the law.

Data protection for fundraisers: Important changes to the law you need to know about
In 2024 the UK will overhaul its data protection laws. There are many changes but one could help you to raise more money in the future. In this session we will examine some of those changes and share some early interpretations to help you to start thinking about and planning for the future.

The 2024 data protection law that could transform your fundraising
In this session, find out how this will impact your charity and potentially increase your fundraising capacity.

Data Protection: The Tools You Need to Keep You Compliant
Find out what’s new in GDPR in 2022 with this session from Mark Burnett, an experienced international Data Protection Officer and practitioner.


Data Protection and the Future of Fundraising
Mark Burnett of Hope and May discussesion data protection, GDPR, and how it impacts the future of fundraising.