Suko Fricke

Suko Fricke has extensive experience in the field of fundraising and grant management. They started their career in 2009 as a Fundraising Assistant at Tropical Health and Education Trust. They then worked as a Development Assistant at Room to Read before joining the Refugee Council as a Trust and Statutory Officer. In this role, they secured and managed project grants from various charitable foundations and government bodies.

In 2012, Suko volunteered with Detention Action, providing emotional support and practical advice to immigration detainees. They also ran workshops for detainees held at a women's short-term holding facility.

After that, Suko worked as a Senior Partnerships Officer at Women's Aid Federation of England, where they focused on building partnerships and securing funding. They then served as an Assistant Manager at Manchester Climbing Centre before becoming a Trustee/interim Treasurer at AVID (Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees).

In 2017, Suko joined George House Trust as a Fundraising Manager, responsible for raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations. They developed a fundraising strategy and ensured grant compliance.

Currently, Suko works as a Funding Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund, managing funding opportunities and grants. They previously held the role of Funding Officer in the same organization.

Overall, Suko Fricke has a strong background in fundraising, grant management, and supporting vulnerable populations such as immigration detainees.

Suko Fricke completed a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and Political Science at Goethe University Frankfurt from 2005 to 2008. Suko then pursued a Master of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London from 2008 to 2009.