Bio

In my 20 plus years in the charity sector, I’ve been a founder, CEO, COO and consultant across both UK-based and INGOs. My passion is a mix of charity leadership, strategy, finances and problem solving. Having taken a charity from start-up to multi-award-winning medium-sized, I have a broad and varied range of experience which complements both my degree and future studies (currently qualifying for the ATT Level 2 in accounting), which makes me an all-rounder with a keen knowledge of what I can offer an organisation.

I thrive within interim CEO & COO roles where I can make a real difference, be that to the organisation structure, financial systems, or simply being a fresh perspective. I am able to dive into a project quickly and understand what is required. My ‘can-do’ attitude means I excel when looking to improve systems, processes and strategy, especially around financial systems and budgeting. Helping organisations see the full power of budgeting and how it can help, not hinder, is one of the most impactful things I do.

Key Skills

• Budgeting

• Streamlining operations through smart, sustainable processes

• Strengthening governance with clear, practical policies

• INGO, UK Charity & CIC Financial Management (including bookkeeping up to preparing end of year accounts)

• Cashflow forecasting

• Financial process redesign

• Internal controls

• Group facilitation and team away day design

• Interim leadership and organisational stewardship

• Strategic thinking and change management

• Clear, empathetic, and confident communication

• Deep understanding of the charity and not-for-profit sector

Location

South East, Remote

Clients

• Breakthrough Impact

• FSI

• African Prisons Project

• East African Playgrounds

• Justice Defenders

• Play Action International

• Your Charity Coach

• Multiple roles ranging from several months to multiple years

When I'm not working I...

spend my time with my wife and daughter exploring all the wonders our local community and the UK has to offer. From paddleboarding and hiking to adventures in our campervan (Aubrey the Strawberry) my non-work time is family and fun time.