I am the Chief Executive of Community Connect Foundation (CCF), a registered charity that operates in Sandwell and Birmingham. Responsible for the overall strategic development of the organisation, its services and ensuring long-term sustainability. I have been working in both the public and voluntary sector since 1991 and has wide-ranging experience of public policy, urban regeneration and is a very experienced fund-raiser. Prior to working for worked for CCF, he work for Sandwell Council in community economic regeneration. I am also a director of a training and fund-raising consultancy company, CMG, which specialises in delivering bespoke training to the catering sector; citizenship training and supporting third sector organisations with capacity building and fund-raising. I have undertaken a number of consultancy projects for both local authorities and voluntary sector organizations, specialising in developing community regeneration strategies, business planning and securing funding in excess of £10m for both capital and revenue projects over the years. My qualifications include an MBA, I am a qualified assessor for EFQM and a Member of the Chartered Management Institute.