Peter Lewis

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Chief Executive of Epping Forest Heritage Trust, Director of Mikes Table CIC. @ Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Peter Lewis's Location
London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Peter Lewis

I am an experienced, values-driven, senior leader in the public, private and voluntary sectors, and as Chief Executive have led four impactful charities. Highly politically astute, I excel at stakeholder engagement in complex environments and am a confident relationship builder and influencer. I combine a strong legal and policy background with proven success in delivering change. Social and environmental justice are the golden thread of my executive and non-executive career, with my success based on a sharp intellect, building great teams, evidence-based decision-making, and the energy and determination to deliver.As an experienced Chair, Trustee and non-exec from a wide range of different organisations and sectors I bring a strong understanding of driving strategic change, effective governance, and a passion for the causes I am contributing to.

Peter Lewis's Current Company Details
Epping Forest Heritage Trust

Epping Forest Heritage Trust

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Chief Executive of Epping Forest Heritage Trust, Director of Mikes Table CIC.
Peter Lewis Work Experience Details
  • Epping Forest Heritage Trust
    Chief Executive
    Epping Forest Heritage Trust Nov 2021 - Present
    Loughton, Essex, Gb
    Leading the growth and impact of EFHT's work through focused activity to engage a wider range of audiences and communities in the Forest, expand our conservation activities and increase our influence through targeted political engagement. Hugely proud to work with an amazing team of staff and volunteers to protect and preserve such a wonderful ancient Forest. Determined to ensure equitable access to the Forest so that people for generations to come fight to protect and preserve it.
  • Mike'S Table C.I.C.
    Director
    Mike'S Table C.I.C. Jul 2016 - Present
    Contributing to the strategic direction of this social enterprise dedicated to providing a high quality, restaurant experience to people who would otherwise be unable to enjoy one. Partnering with refugee, social care, housing & homelessness and rehabilitation charities to deliver truly joyful moments of relaxed social inclusion to brighten people's lives and give them hope. Also getting stuck in helping the the kitchen and welcoming guests :)
  • Centre For London
    Member Board Of Trustees
    Centre For London Feb 2019 - May 2024
    London, London , Gb
    Helping to lead Centre for London through a variety of transitions at the same time as focusing thinking and activities on improving the lives of Londoners through impactful work on fairness, sustainability and climate.
  • Aishworya
    Volunteer Fundraiser
    Aishworya Oct 2014 - Sep 2022
    Raised money towards providing more fresh fruit and vegetables for the children, to help give them a healthier start in life, and to enable them to access the education every child deserves.
  • Chartered Institute Of Fundraising
    Chief Executive
    Chartered Institute Of Fundraising Oct 2011 - Jun 2021
    London, Gb
    Led this important charity and membership organisation to grow in size, impact and influence, prioritising excellence in fundraising, achieving Chartered status for the Institute and prioritising work to address equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession.
  • Streetdoctors
    Trustee And Chair
    Streetdoctors Jan 2013 - Oct 2017
    London, London, Gb
    Having joined as a shadow Board member, I became a Trustee when Streetdoctors became a charity and then Chair of Trustees. I focused on ensuring the right strategic decisions were made in relation to growth and impact, enabling the amazing medical volunteers to deliver their transformational impact on the lives of young people who have experienced, or are likely to experience, violent crime. Under my Chairship Streetdoctors expanded from working out of 3 medical schools to 18, training thousands of young people how to deliver emergency first aid, while also facilitating important engagement and conversations between young people about violent crime. Developed powerful partnerships within the youth justice system, young offenders institutions, youth organisations and criminal justice reform campaigners.
  • London Voluntary Service Council Lvsc
    Ceo
    London Voluntary Service Council Lvsc Dec 2008 - Sep 2011
    I firmly established LVSC at the heart of London's voluntary sector, establishing a high reputation for its stakeholder engagement and policy work focused on tackling poverty and inequality, setting up the London Employment & Skills Network and effectively influencing the Mayor and the London Development Agency on behalf of the most disadvantaged Londoners
  • London Marathon Events
    Board Member
    London Marathon Events Apr 2004 - Dec 2008
    London, London, Gb
    As a non-executive Director of this, the world's greatest marathon, I led work to look at how the marathon could be used as a tool to encourage more diverse Londoners to take up running.
  • London Youth Games
    Non Executive Director
    London Youth Games Jun 2005 - Sep 2008
    London, Greater London, Gb
    I helped lead and develop LYG through a period of change and growth ensuring it remained relevant to participants, schools and Londonwide sport.
  • Greater London Authority
    Business Manager, Olympics, Sport And Regeneration
    Greater London Authority Jan 2003 - Sep 2008
    London, Gb
    I headed up the GLA’s work on realising social benefits from the Games leading on the London Employment and Skills Task Force, The London Employer Accord and London Summer of Sport. My leadership helped ensure the £85 million LEST programme delivered training, jobs and sporting opportunities to Londoners. I dealt on a daily basis with Director level contacts across Londonwide bodies, local authorities and government departments.
  • London Cycling Campaign
    Executive Director
    London Cycling Campaign Apr 1999 - Jan 2003
    London, Greater London, Gb
    I developed LCC from a volunteer-reliant campaigning organisation into a powerful and respected campaign, delivery and membership organisation of 9,000 members, 10 staff, 600 volunteers. I initiated a range of innovative projects supported by a mix of individual, trust, statutory and corporate funding.
  • Crisis
    Development Manager
    Crisis May 1997 - Apr 1999
    London, London, Gb
    I led the development and delivery of a wide range of projects across the UK for Crisis, the charity for homeless people. I structured a comprehensive funding package involving contributions from government, the Lottery, local authorities and partners to deliver over 30 Smartmove rent deposit schemes in England and Wales. I led the development of Crisis's programmes across Scotland and Wales.
  • Allen & Overy
    Solicitor
    Allen & Overy Sep 1991 - Nov 1995
    London, Gb
    Trainee in London & Paris, and then qualified solicitor in London specialising in project finance before moving to head up Allen & Overy's Moscow office to do a broader mix of corporate and banking work.
  • Allen & Overy
    Solicitor
    Allen & Overy Sep 1991 - Oct 1995
    London, Gb
    Well respected City banking and corporate solicitor charged with setting up firm’s Moscow office at time of dramatic change.

Peter Lewis Education Details

  • University Of Birmingham
    University Of Birmingham
    French And French Law

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Peter Lewis attended University Of Birmingham.

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