I work full time in the Charity sector as a Development Officer for a grant making trust.

I have a real passion for helping people and wanting to see them succeed, especially young people.

I am the Chair and have been with Suffolk # We Matter since its formal inception as a Charity and my skills include, people management, organisational skills, charity governance, problem solving, IT skills and I also have a Masters in Grant Making, Philanthropy and Social Investment which gives me a complete charity overview.

In addition, I am a Trustee for Ipswich Outreach, the soup kitchen.

I am also on the Lord Lieutenants Honours committee as well as the Kings Award for Voluntary Service committee.