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Dr Henry Stennett

Fundraising Grants Officer

Henry joined the Foundation in November 2025 as our Fundraising Grants Officer. In this role, he supports the delivery of our philanthropy programme by writing grant applications and securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, and Major Donors.

Henry studied biochemistry at the University of Oxford and went on to complete a PhD at the University of Bristol. His research focused on discovering new antibiotics from deep-sea sponges. His career has spanned science communication roles at Cancer Research UK, secondary education, and freelance work with the Medical Research Council and biotech start-ups. Across these roles, Henry has focused on making complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Outside of work, Henry enjoys writing short stories, climbing, and travelling as much as possible.