Anna McConnell
Anna is Head of Operations at the National Emergencies Trust, responsible for ensuring the organisation is efficient, responsive and able to scale quickly in times of emergency.
She also leads the Trust’s Ready Together Community Resilience Programme, working with partners across government, academia, business and civil society to help communities build on their existing strengths, relationships and resources to better prepare for emergencies.
Before joining the Trust, Anna managed the British Red Cross’ emergency appeals programme, coordinating responses to 15 national and international emergencies that raised more than £200 million for people in crisis.
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Keynote Address: Launch of Ready Together - UK Community Resilience Toolkit07-Oct-2026Assembly Hall