Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) at the University of Birmingham is an interdisciplinary research centre which investigates the causes and consequences of financial risk and insecurity, and promotes policies to foster financial wellbeing - covering topics such as precarity, savings, debt, inequality, assets, and financial inclusion.

Fair By Design is dedicated to reshaping essential services such as energy, credit, insurance and payments so they don't cost more if you're poor.

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity for 11-26 year olds in Scotland

The Financial Inclusion Commission is an independent campaigning body made up of parliamentarians and experts, whose aim is to promote financial inclusion on the public policy agenda.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects financial consumers by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians and ensuring that banks and other federally regulated entities comply with their legislative obligations, codes of conduct and public commitments.The Consumer Protection Advisory Committee is composed of 15 members appointed by the FCAC Commissioner and represents leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors who have significant experience in consumer protection and financial literacy.

The Nationwide Foundation is a registered charity and an independent funder of charitable causes. Winner of the Grantmaking and Funding category of the Charity Awards 2014Best Corporate Foundation in the Business Charity Awards 2014

> Developed and commissioned research leading to UK-wide changes in the way financial services firms treat consumers. Research subsequently a finalist in the social research category of the 2015 Market Research Society Awards.> Created, developed and launched the FCA’s ground-breaking consumer vulnerability programme, from problem identification through to practical implementation of new principles and standards. This resulted in the creation of a national industry-led taskforce on consumer vulnerability and nationwide changes in how financial services companies treat vulnerable consumers. It was the biggest ever social media story for the FCA at the time.> Created and led the FCA’s work programme on financial inclusion: commissioning research, stakeholder engagement, authoring and commissioning of publications and videos. Launch included assistance of, for example, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, CEO of Macmillan Cancer Care, CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland and CEO of Association of British Insurers. Launch trended in the top 5 topics in the UK on twitter.> Created a continuing programme of consumer and industry engagement initiatives to place consumer issues at the heart of regulatory and industry decision-making – influencing policy and practice at a national level. Engagement model recognised as best practice by the United Kingdom Regulators’ Network.> Within one year changed external perceptions of regulator, held by consumer organisations, from negative to positive, including public statements of support.

The Extra Costs Commission was a year-long independent inquiry which explored the extra costs faced by disabled people and their families to:- Promote better understanding of the key social and market-based drivers of extra costs.- Develop recommendations for business, government, the voluntary sector and disabled people on how to drive down these extra costs.

ACF is the membership body for UK foundations and grant-making charities. Its mission is to support grant-making charities to be ambitious and effective in the way that they use their resources. This is done through the provision of policy and advocacy, research and information, and a wide-ranging programme of events and learning. Its members collectively hold assets of around £50bn and give over £2.5bn annually.

Lead for Dormant Accounts funding policy (Social Investment wholesaler & Financial Inclusion), loans and recession funding policy. Created Big Lottery's strategic funding initiative - Increasing Financial Confidence - a £30M financial inclusion programme.

Created FSA’s Innovation Fund and good practice development team. Led policy and partnership work to develop good practice in financial capability training. Led influencing of professional bodies to incorporate new standards into training for their members. This involved management of 7 direct reports.

Organisational lead on education policy & development. Managed high profile projects and programmes of work. Senior level networking & advocacy work, including fundraising, press & communications.

Tracked policy formation, advised association on policy action, coalition work & advocated association positions.

Taught & advised postgraduate & undergraduate students.

Developed & taught independent living skills to adults with learning difficulties & disabilities. Personal tutor & mentor.