I provide an update on Cats Protection’s ongoing work to organise the charity to make it as effective as possible for cats and people. I talk about the support and structure that will be necessary to navigate future challenges and opportunities. I also discuss the four key areas of focus for the charity that will…
The Cat Manifesto
Today is the 30th anniversary of the signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. 30 years ago, I was a young and idealistic teacher, working in a primary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire. I remember reading about the Convention at the time and thinking how surprising it was that no-one had considered…
At yesterday’s gathering of Award participants in Nairobi’s Langata High Security Women’s Prison, the keynote speech was delivered by an exceptional young inmate, who, for the sake of anonymity, I have chosen to call ‘Esther’. She handed me a copy to share with the world, which I feel privileged to do… Officer in Charge, Secretary…
I am so lucky. My job gives me extraordinary views of life. This morning I waved off an exceptional group of young people on their Gold Adventurous Journey / Expedition. Students at the M-pesa Foundation Leadership Academy, they are drawn from what they themselves describe as humble backgrounds. The Academy provides them with a world…
As a Deputy Lieutenant, I have the privilege of presenting citizenship certificates to new UK citizens. Here’s the text of the speech I made at this afternoon’s ceremony… Good afternoon everybody and a very warm welcome to you – to this wonderful County of Oxfordshire. It’s one of England larger counties with an area of…
