“After our SafeWise charity closed due to income loss during Covid, Rob showed his entrepreneurial flair in suggesting the establishment of a successor social enterprise. He adapted and proactively created the enterprise with a different working model. He secured major funding from a range of public and private sources, built partnerships, set up IT and other systems, and delivered a popular safeguarding education programme for schools. I have no hesitation in recommending him to non-profit organisations looking to think outside the box on strategy, ask perceptive questions and research proposals. He will advise on options including those you may have not thought of, and on building the partnerships and funding needed for success. Rob also has a wide range of valuable operational skills including communications, website development, project management, volunteer recruitment and management, governance and board management.”

“I’ve known Rob while he was Chief Executive of Safewise and subsequently while he conceived and launched a digital start up not for profit business. Rob brought a real flair to these positions, demonstrating key leadership skills of business acumen, tenacity, a flair for thinking outside of the box and an ability to get the best out of direct reports and trustees/directors. His ability to work credibly at a senior level and successfully negotiate with both commercial and public sector partners is a key skill. Rob has been able to secure significant funding from the public sector, charity foundations and private businesses. He is a natural collaborator and deep thinker; he is able to analyse a situation and then work with others to consider challenges and opportunities differently.”