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About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

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Sue McDonald

Head of Finance

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Sue McDonald

Corporate Services

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Sue is Nesta's Head of Finance.

Sue's main responsibility is ensuring that Nesta's finances comply with the financial standards of the Charity Commission and Companies House along with producing the annual financial statements for Nesta and its subsidiaries.

She has previously worked in the not for profit sector for over 15 years, working for central government, local authorities and charitable organisations.

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