Testimonials

"Charity governance has been safe in his hands. He is an outstandingly kind, caring, competent and professional person, having immense emotional intelligence; a great pleasure to work with. Chris for a number of years headed a charity legal team supporting us with all aspects of our legal requirements. He excelled in supporting and encouraging us with revising our corporate governance structures, including our governing document, and our compliance policies and procedures; supporting us regularly at meetings of the board of trustees and with board process; and communication with the Charity Commission when necessary."

"I have known Chris for well over 25 years and he has become one of my go-to people on charity governance matters. His experience has been invaluable to both myself as a sounding board and my clients for practical and jargon free advice."

"Over the years that I have known him, Chris has been instrumental in helping revise and update charities’ articles of association and governance structures. He has also delivered some practical and informative training sessions to trustee boards. His understanding and extensive experience in the charity sector makes him invaluable to any trustee seeking to keep to the rules and achieve best practice within the sector."

"I have known Chris for nine years, during the early portion of which time he helped me to convert an existing privately held zoo into charitable status. We were in contact almost daily for the best part of a year until the successful conclusion. That process was complicated enough but of course that was only the beginning. Since that time, I have stayed in touch with Chris as he has moved within the charitable sector to concentrate on matters of governance, for which he is well qualified and hugely experienced. I can recommend Chris without hesitation."

"I've probably known Chris for 20 years. He first helped our almshouse charity merge with another, whilst also turning the charity into an incorporated company. Over the years many issues have arisen both at work and personally and Chris is always kind, professional and a good listener. His network means that there is always someone he can signpost you to. I highly recommend him."

"Congratulations on becoming a charity governance consultant Chris. I have no doubt that with your extensive professional experience and expertise, combined with your personable approach and attitude, you will continue to provide wise, insightful and well-informed services to those who require them."

"We have always valued the wisdom, sage advice and support Chris has given us. His knowledge of the charity sector is extensive and he has a deep understanding of the importance of mission as a driving factor for us. We've valued his ability to focus on solutions, rather than highlighting problems, his knowledge of the charity landscape in which we operate and the need to do things correctly & efficiently. Chris always showed huge empathy for the beneficiaries we work with and understood our need to hold them at the centre of everything we do. To us, he's always felt like a part of our extended team."

"I have known Chris for more than ten years, both personally and professionally, and I am very impressed; he is an excellent problem solver and adviser, sensitive, confidential and hardworking for so many charities. I would happily recommend Chris to any charity needing specialist governance and other advice."