Laura Furness

Laura joined SIB towards the end of 2022 as Head of the Youth Investment Fund. Laura was previously Head of Funding at The National Lottery Community Fund, leading large strategic and Government funded programmes. She also previously worked within the Office for Civil Society (when it was part of the Cabinet Office) and spent 10 years working in substance use, predominantly criminal justice.

Laura is Chair of DrugFAM, which supports individuals affected or bereaved by someone’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling, and is a trustee for 52 Lives which aims to change someone’s life each week through the kindness of our supporters.