Head of Trusts and Foundations

Patty Da Silva

Patty Da Silva is a passionate fundraiser, with over 20 years of experience in the charity sector. As a specialist in Trusts and Foundations, she has proudly raised millions in funding for a wide range of causes.

Patty empowers High-value teams to build meaningful donor relationships and help deliver lasting impact. She is currently Interim Head of Trusts and Philanthropy at Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK.

Patty is an enthusiastic mentor, sharing her knowledge and experience to inspire fellow fundraisers. She brings warmth, clarity, and strategic vision to every conversation – and is thrilled to be co-hosting this year’s Trusts and Major Donors conference to spotlight innovation and excellence in fundraising.
Beyond her professional life, Patty enjoys going on urban adventures with her family, finding quiet moments to indulge in a good book and discovering new flavours to life.

British Heart Foundation

My Upcoming Events

Thursday 11th December 2025 @ 12:00 GMT

Trusts and Major Donors Conference 2025

Are you a trusts, grants, or major donor fundraiser that’s looking for a way to define success, increase your impact, and reduce your workload? The Trusts and Major Donor conference is back for another year of shared learning, case studies, and best practice to help you focus on the areas that will help you succeed.

My Previous Events

Committed: the magic of long term donor/fundraiser relationships

Join Angie, Patty, Kitty, and Katharine as they explore the power of long-term relationships in fundraising. This session delves into the support fundraisers receive and provide—within their teams and from their organisations—and how this creates a foundation of trust, collaboration, and stability that strengthens donor connections.