Specialising in the future of work in the social sector, we bring influencers and thought leaders together to discuss the changing shape of work. We champion those who are pursuing a portfolio or flexible career and we support individuals who are aiming to transition into the social sector.

Primetimers is a social enterprise that provides civil society organisations with high quality interim and project managers, mentors and coaches, and Board members. Over the last 8 years we have carried out over 600 assignments with over 300 different charities and social enterprises.

Aldridge Education is a multi-academy trust with schools in the North West, London and South East. We strive to make continuous improvements in educational standards and to the educational experience of all our students. A focus on entrepreneurship is what differentiates us from other trusts. Our non-selective community academy schools and colleges have a strong focus on developing entrepreneurial skills and on rapidly improving the quality of education on offer in order to transform the life-chances of young people. We manage schools in different communities across England, with students currently attending Aldridge multi-academy trust schools at primary, secondary, sixth-form, and adult education levels.

The prime focus of our work is in support of the communities where Aldridge Education (the multi-academy Trust we established in 2016 which is responsible for the performance of Aldridge schools) and Aldridge Wealth (the Family’s investment arm which specialises in enabling ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate their business growth) operate.

Eastside Primetimers is a management consultancy specialising in charities, social enterprises and other non-profit organisations - the social sector. Our work focuses on strategic change, social investment, governance and capacity building support. We have built a leading position in merger advice and support. We work with clients either through specialist funds or direct. We have a strong track record of working with health, welfare and social care organisations and with housing associations but our work stretches across all parts of the social sector in the UK.As the Deputy Chief Executive I am part of a small central team that manages a specialist group of around 100 member consultants whose skills and experience cover strategy, governance, finance, marketing, HR and IT.Eastside Primetimers was formed out of the merger of Eastside Consulting and Primetimers in 2013. In addition to our management consultancy we have a Foundation that provides advice and support to individuals who are seeking to use their professional skills and experience with non-profit organisations.

Danaqa is a consultancy and direct sales company. It specialising in supporting businesses and organisations based in developing economies in Africa, the Caribbean and South Asia. I have been a NED since its foundation in 2011.Danaqa’s consultancy business specialises in international development projects with a focus on developing small business and financial services to rural communities, working with farmers, women’s groups and local businesses. Offering both consultancy and research service, Danaqa has previously worked with Oxfam, Save the Children and KfW (German development bank). Danaqa adds business to business and direct retailing experience to their consultancy practice producing a combination of related knowledge and providing practical value to clients. Danaqa works with development agencies and investment funders to grow the capacity of local businesses to improve their impact and scale.Danaqa’s retail business is located at Unit 23, 281 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TZ

Leading UK charity working with disadvantaged families. I was a Trustee of the charity until 2014 and a Trustee of their Pension Fund until 2015