I have always been interested in how we can move to a more equal and just society. I like to connect people, dots and systems.

I enjoy working at the ‘intersections’ of our projects – where learning from one area can inform and develop another to design and improve services and plan for the future.

I have been fortunate to work with some brilliant people; helping clients to make connections and build bridges whilst trying to effect lasting, positive changes to the lives of different people and communities both in London and elsewhere.

Bringing lived experience and a diverse perspective to grant-making. I love working in grant-making with a particular passion for fostering strong relationships with funded organisations and relevant stakeholders to combat structural barriers and power imbalances.

I love working in grant making as I’m passionate about supporting people and communities to generate knowledge, fulfil their potential and be catalysts for positive change.

I am passionate about grants enabling local communities to thrive by empowering the people in them to make meaningful changes.

I am passionate about grants and always delighted to see the incredible impacts they make to charities, organisations and of course, beneficiaries!

I enjoy designing grant programmes that remove access to funding barriers for grass roots organisations who are providing much needed support in their community.

I’m passionate about grant making providing vital funding and support to organisations across the country so that they can deliver life changing outcomes for their communities.

Rocket Science has enabled me share my 25 years of grantmaking expertise and push boundaries from test and learn through to Place Based Giving .

I enjoy translating strategic objectives into operational delivery to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes.

I enjoy being able to apply my theoretical and technical knowledge to practical situations, and influence policies that help people every day.

Rocket Science provides me with the chance to hear the stories of residents and groups and give them a platform to create long-lasting social impact in the areas that most matter to them. 

I am driven by understanding the intersections of social inequity, and using trauma-informed, holistic research solutions to reduce the impact of inequality on people’s lives.

My interests include gender equality with an impetus on intersectionality, social policy implementation and climate justice.

I enjoy contributing to policy and practice development to help to improve people’s experience of services. Working collaboratively with policy makers, service providers and people with lived experience has been at the core of my research to date.

Research is one of the most creative fields I have had the chance to work in. Rocket Science allows me to understand participants’ perspectives and outlooks and find innovative ways to analyse and interpret the data.

My work at Rocket science enables me to share my experience of working in psychologically and trauma-informed ways that are inclusive and accessible for people who are often marginalised.

Conducting multidisciplinary research and evaluation that contributes to social change and improves people’s daily lives is what I enjoy about my work at Rocket Science.

I have experience conducting research in areas such as gender equality and gender-based violence, employability and skills, the green economy and online hatred.

My work at Rocket Science gives me the chance to understand the intersections between sectors and social groups, and to support organisations who enhance communities.

Motivated and driven by contributing to making social change, giving disadvantaged people a voice and changing society for the better.

Saliha is a Research Manager in the London office, focused on addressing the needs of seldom heard groups, with a notable specialisation in supporting migrants and asylum-seeking children. Fluent in Urdu, she bridges diverse communities through impactful research, fostering inclusivity and empowerment. With rich academic roles and practical experience, Saliha's expertise lies in qualitative research, project management, and creative communication for positive societal change.