Hope and Homes for Children's mission is to be the catalyst for the global elimination of institutional care of children. Orphanages do not protect children. They harm them, which is why we are closing orphanages and getting children back to families instead.

Managed community and corporate fundraising in the Midlands, North of England and Scotland for charitable organisation whose mission is to be the catalyst for the global elimination of institutional care of children. Orphanages do not protect children. They harm them, which is why the charity is closing orphanages and placing children in loving families instead."It is true to say that HHC would not be where we are today without Claire's enormous amount of time, effort and dedication. I cannot recommend her strongly enough to anyone who wants to employ a truly exceptional and dynamic person. In 2007, we appointed Claire to be a patron alongside several other luminaries," Mark Cook OBE, Founder President.

Riviera Travel has been carefully researching and thoughtfully crafting an enticing range of European and worldwide guided tours, short breaks, river cruises and tall ship cruises for over 29 years, for the traveller looking for something just a little bit different. Riviera Travel offers a perfectly balanced combination of the 'must see' classic sights and delightful 'hidden gems' - uncovered through our extensive research of local areas. In March 2012, Which? — probably the country’s most respected consumer organization — voted Riviera Travel the UK’s ‘Best Escorted Tour Operator’, in 2012 in the ‘Guardian and Observer’, they achieved second place in the ‘Best Short-Break Operator’ category and in the ‘Telegraph Travel Awards’ they have just been voted their ‘Favourite Escorted Tour Operator’ and second ‘Favourite River Cruise Operator’, retaining their previous position.

Translation and subtitling for companies and individuals in French, Italian and Spanish.

Built a hamper company for Christmas corporate gifts throughout the United Kingdom. Developed business to 14,000 hampers/year before selling company to Festival Foods. Managed hamper design and development, sourcing and purchasing, accounting, packaging, distribution and sales.

Responsible for organising mailings and exhibitions, and managing prospects database.

Responsible for building awareness for one of the most prestigious wines in France.Developed articles for target publications, organised receptions, events, wine tastings, and visits to the estate.