I’ve spent most of my adult life working in the small charity sector – as a practitioner, manager, freelancer, volunteer, and CEO. Currently I’m CEO of the Stonegrove Community Trust.
I’m also the Chairperson of Victoria Hall Harrow, and Deputy Chair of Reach Volunteering. I’m a huge advocate of taking on Trustee roles, and it’s something I love to speak about, so feel free to reach out.
I’ve been lucky enough to work with an amazing range of people throughout my career, and one of the parts of the charity sector I love is the range of volunteers (including trustees) that we are able to engage. I’m essentially a generalist who knows very little about lots of different things, and who’s comfortable leading & taking decisions. The amazing skills that trustees & other volunteers bring to our sector gives me access to a range of specialist knowledge & advice, and allows me to keep learning & growing every day.
I believe in the power of small community based organisations to improve people’s lives and strengthen our communities. I also believe that we’re at a time right now when our small local charities will be needed more than ever (at least in my lifetime, which how I tend to measure things!)
If you want to know any more about my professional background, then I’d suggest my LinkedIn page, as no point in repeating it all here!
Of course, I do also have some interests outside of work. Living in (and loving) London I’m a regular theatre attendee, and a good person to ask if you want to know where to get cheap tickets! I also love food, whether it’s cooking or eating out. I play guitar (not well), and sing (and drink) with the Harrow Indie Choir.
I started this Blog many years ago, and as you’ll quickly see I’ve not added very much to it over the years! Again as I edit this in 2026, I am saying that I will try harder 🙂
And Finally, here is a link to my various social media pages & recommended websites, where I would be very happy to link with all of you (and which I will undoubtedly update more often than this page!)
Personal social media accounts
Stonegrove Community Trust
Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
The blog of Gus 