Future?
I work on interesting and challenging projects with people and organisations I like and respect. Including waterway related projects, alternative photography projects, environmental projects and projects just for fun. Get in touch if you think I could add something your project.
Present
Mindful in the City
Founder: 2014 – Present
A partnership of Mindfulness teachers based in north London providing training and courses in Mindfulness to the general public and to staff working in the charity, health and business sectors. https://www.mindfulinthecity.co.uk
Visiting Mindfulness Trainer
Queen Mary University London: 2019 – Present (Sponsored by St Benet’s Chaiplaincy)
Sense of Locality CIC (Pinhole London)
Director: (Non Exec) 2025 – Present
Sense of Locality manages the Pinhole London Project
Past
Barge Fiodra
Business owner: 2017 – 2024
Owner and manager of the canal barge Fiodra. A multi-purpose floating event space including: Mindfulness Courses, Cinema, Exhibitions and Live Performances. Projects for the Canal and River Trust in London and North Wales. Fiodra is now sold.
Website design and build
2016 – 2024
Partnership with Moira Jenkins (ex Global Dimensions Web Manager). Together we delivered strategic consultancy and web design (in WordPress) to UK charities and small businesses. Clients: AS Mentoring Ltd, The Jampedlar, HEN17, St Benet’s Chaplaincy.
AS Mentoring Ltd
Employment Consultant (PT) 2017-2018
Job seeking and workplace support for adults with Asperger Syndrome
National Autistic Society
Head of Digital Services 2009 – 2016
Responsible for building and managing a multi-disciplinary Digital Team. Including: digital development, digital marketing, social media and online community management. Responsible for the charities digital strategy and transformation programme. Project Board co-responsibility for charity’s CRM and Content strategies.
Arthritis Care – National Charity
Web Manager 2006 – 2009.
Arthritis Care website awarded Charity Times “Best use of Technology” 2007
Poptel Technology Ltd
Web Consultant & Account Manager 2002-2005
Clients inc: Parkinson Society, NASUWT, Oxfam, Christian Aid, Motability.
Poptel Ltd
Business Development Manager – Web 2000 – 2002
Artifax Software Ltd
Sales and Marketing Manager 1997 – 2000
Hertsmere Borough Council
General Manager – Wyllyotts Theatre & Arts Centre 1991 – 1997
Hertsmere Borough Council
Arts Centre Manager – Oakmere House 1989 – 1991
Hertsmere Borough Council
Borough Arts Officer 1986 – 1989
Charlton Training Consortium
Media Resources Manager 1985 – 1986
Community managed skills training centre funded by the GLC
The Institute for Social Enterprise
Project Manager 1984 – 1985
Inner City Education Centre (Australia)
Media Production Officer 1982 – 1983
Co-operative funded by NSW Education Service
Inter-Action Trust
Media Team Manager 1980 – 1982
Inter-Action Trust
Community Photographer 1978 – 1982
Open University
Certificate in Effective Management 1989 – 1990
University of Westminster
Advanced Diploma in Photography, Film and Television 1975 – 1978