Lauren Cropper
Account Executive
Lauren is a comms executive and marketer. She supports tells the story of East Midlands charities and social entrepreneurs. Lauren received the CIPR's Midlands Rising Star award in 2026.
Industry experience
- Account Executive, 1284 Communications
- Marketing Executive, Ragdale Hall & Spa
Professional qualifications
- Diploma in Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Public Relations (due for completion 2027)
- Public Relations and Communications Certificate, Public Relations and Communications Association
Biography
Lauren develops and executes strategic communication campaigns for Midlands SMEs, social entrepreneurs and charities. She completed the industry-leading PRCA Apprenticeship in 2025, going on to receive the Rising Star award at the CIPR's Midlands PR Awards 2026. Lauren is the Internal Auditor for 1284’s ISO 9001 certification. She also manages our Good Business Charter accreditation, ESG strategy and carbon reduction plan.
Approach to comms
Specialist areas
Examples of work
Professional training
- Climate Leadership and Action Programme, University of Leicester
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, BSI
- AI+, Loughborough College & Institute
- Design made simple: Unlocking Canva for Your Business, De Montfort University
- Social Innovation Accelerator programme
Volunteering
- Corporate comms, Charity Link
- Media relations, Bodie Hodges Foundation
- Bid writing, HQ CAN CIC
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