Raised over £1m for the MAD Foundation to help fund over 350 community Projects that includes the building of over 128 classrooms, 80 toilet blocks and pit latrines, 12 pre-schools, 1 HIV clinic, 1 green house, 1 kitchen and bread oven, 100 sinks and wash stations, 1 technical block, 8 permanent family houses and 20 fishing boats, 13 Water tanks for schools, 8 playgrounds, 5 bridges, 5 storm-drains, 2 bakeries, 1 Fish farm, and has planted over 25,000 trees, dug and laid 25 miles of water… Show more Raised over £1m for the MAD Foundation to help fund over 350 community Projects that includes the building of over 128 classrooms, 80 toilet blocks and pit latrines, 12 pre-schools, 1 HIV clinic, 1 green house, 1 kitchen and bread oven, 100 sinks and wash stations, 1 technical block, 8 permanent family houses and 20 fishing boats, 13 Water tanks for schools, 8 playgrounds, 5 bridges, 5 storm-drains, 2 bakeries, 1 Fish farm, and has planted over 25,000 trees, dug and laid 25 miles of water pipeline, taught 85,000 lessons, coached 63,000 sports sessions, renovated 6 childrens’ homes and a day centre for street kids.Established the necessary due diligence and audit systems. I am able to advise study abroad departments and corporates on how to establish service learning opportunities and international CSR projects in their international and local locations. Show less

Madventure is a Destination Management Company which operates CSR and volunteer travel opportunities. Overseas Service Learning Courses for Universities that involve community engagement both locally and abroad.MAD has sent over 7850 volunteers worldwide for over 20 years and provides advice on flights, insurance, visas, kit, security, location, local culture and language.Awarded and accredited with:Winner of the Shell LiveWire UK Award for Sustainable… Show more Madventure is a Destination Management Company which operates CSR and volunteer travel opportunities. Overseas Service Learning Courses for Universities that involve community engagement both locally and abroad.MAD has sent over 7850 volunteers worldwide for over 20 years and provides advice on flights, insurance, visas, kit, security, location, local culture and language.Awarded and accredited with:Winner of the Shell LiveWire UK Award for Sustainable Development (2001) Winner of The Prince’sTrust Best Business Award in the North East of England (2002). National Council For Work Experience - UK's Best Work Experience Provider (2008/09)British Youth Travel Awards - Runner-up of the Green Tourism Award (2010), and Winner of the Green Tourism Award (2011) for it's sustainable impact overseas, and Finalist or Winner of the Best Volunteering Award for Community Development in the British Youth Travel Awards (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017). Show less

The Entrepreneurs' Forum supports entrepreneurs based in the north east of England, helping them to develop, create new opportunities and grow their business.Founded in 2002 by Sir Peter Vardy and Lorna Moran OBE, we have grown from 40 founding members to a 300 strong cross-sector peer group of like-minded people who regularly come together to share ideas, knowledge, connections, inspiration and opportunities.

The village of Shia in the Volta Region of Ghana - Chief of Development - Enstooled as Chief Torgbui Mottey the first which stands for Chief Pioneering Pathfinder of the Forest.From being made an honorary Chief in my own 8 month ‘gap year’ at University, I have spent many years learning at grassroots level about cultural and development issues across Africa.

Creating partnerships between Hays Travel and SMEs / Corporates to make the most of business travel managements tools & resources, staff incentives and special offers.

Supported Christine Nugent and John Hays in the expansion of Hays Travel's corporate travel sector following the merger with Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agency with a loyal client base, strong service ethos and an excellent reputation throughout the UK.Clients include: Aesica Pharmaceuticals, Babcock International, Barbour, Bond Dickinson, British Engines, Changing Lives, Cords, Cundall, Haskell Europe, Fentimans, NGI, Pearson Engineering, Traidcraft, Turner &… Show more Supported Christine Nugent and John Hays in the expansion of Hays Travel's corporate travel sector following the merger with Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agency with a loyal client base, strong service ethos and an excellent reputation throughout the UK.Clients include: Aesica Pharmaceuticals, Babcock International, Barbour, Bond Dickinson, British Engines, Changing Lives, Cords, Cundall, Haskell Europe, Fentimans, NGI, Pearson Engineering, Traidcraft, Turner & Townsend and Stelrad. Show less

Business Development for Corporate Traveller driving B2B partnerships to help deliver travel solutions for businesses by sourcing international flights, accommodation and ground logistics.

Development Expeditions was a program focusing on providing International Corporate Volunteering opportunities to organisations looking at combining Social Responsibility Projects, Team Building and Leadership Training. I act as a consultant to help match suitable Projects and Initiatives with global organisations.

A campaign to highlight Corporate Volunteering overseas for UK Businesses.

The World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a global not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting and developing opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry. Providing international travel experiences to over 10 million youth and students each year, WYSE Travel Confederation’s global community of 550+ members spans 120 countries.It is the world's most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals, connecting key… Show more The World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a global not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting and developing opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry. Providing international travel experiences to over 10 million youth and students each year, WYSE Travel Confederation’s global community of 550+ members spans 120 countries.It is the world's most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals, connecting key industry players with decision makers and government officials. Trusted members of WYSE Travel Confederation are recognised in their market as leaders in youth, backpacking, educational and student travel. I was engaged in monthly Board meetings, as well as supporting other trade initiatives such as its international trade conferences. Show less

Member organisations of WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad place tens of thousands of young people in culturally oriented, quality work abroad & volunteer programs every year. It is the world’s leading trade association that represents trusted organisations specialising in work abroad and volunteer programs. I supported both the WYSETC and WYSE WVA Boards in all matters relating to International Volunteering and Work Abroad, including the planning of their two global conferences each year… Show more Member organisations of WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad place tens of thousands of young people in culturally oriented, quality work abroad & volunteer programs every year. It is the world’s leading trade association that represents trusted organisations specialising in work abroad and volunteer programs. I supported both the WYSETC and WYSE WVA Boards in all matters relating to International Volunteering and Work Abroad, including the planning of their two global conferences each year for up to 800 delegates and lobbying governments for support in topics such as visas for young people to work and study abroad. Show less

The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) is the umbrella body representing producers and suppliers of youth, student and educational travel related products. A not-for-profit trade association, BETA has been delivering specialists seminars, workshops and creating opportunities for our members and the wider youth travel industry to meet, network and trade since 2003.I acted as an advisor for 6 months to help integrate the latest knowledge on volunteer travel amongst young UK… Show more The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) is the umbrella body representing producers and suppliers of youth, student and educational travel related products. A not-for-profit trade association, BETA has been delivering specialists seminars, workshops and creating opportunities for our members and the wider youth travel industry to meet, network and trade since 2003.I acted as an advisor for 6 months to help integrate the latest knowledge on volunteer travel amongst young UK travellers and how to recruit new members based on providing new benefits that were relevant for their membership. Show less