Nicola Hill

Nicola is one of the few specialist writers in the voluntary sector.

An LSE graduate in social psychology, Nicola spent three years with the Cancer Research Campaign, now called Cancer Research UK, and two with the RNIB, producing fundraising publications, taking them from the concept stage through to writing, editing and print buying. She then moved into journalism and spent three years as news editor at NCVO News, now called Voluntary Sector.

Nicola also helped to launch the Guardian's website, societyguardian.co.uk in November 2000 and worked for two years as the charities reporter, writing stories, commissioning articles and developing the website.

Laura McCaffrey

Laura has developed a successful freelance business offering the whole range of editorial services, from design through writing and editing to project management.

Her extensive experience includes over 13 years working for publishing houses large and small, leaving to forge a freelance career following five years as Group Managing Editor of a portfolio of titles, awards ceremonies and conferences.

Laura's specialist areas are the voluntary sector, tourism, business and finance.