Nov
8
Statement for RSA trustee election
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This is a critically important moment for the RSA. The management has a clear, exciting and challenging vision. Following the recent AGM the society now has the structure it needs to deliver this. I would like your support to be a trustee for the following reasons:
1. My fellowship experience
I have been involved in the social entrepreneurs’ network and the development of the social enterprise spotlight initiative. A small group of people developed the spotlight from concept to launch in a few short weeks. The dynamism, creativity and openness of the meetings made it the a rewarding experience. Thanks to the support of the RSA staff, the skills and expertise of the fellowship and the profile provided through the RSA’s communications channels, we were able to develop an effective programme which supported a number of enterprises through the year.
As with any new project, we learnt a considerable amount about what the RSA can do best and I’d like to make the most of this experience in my work as a trustee.
2. My career history
I founded Trufflenet five years ago and the company now provides business insights from digital media to some of Britain’s largest and most high profile private and public sector organisations. Building the company in the current economic climate has been an extraordinary experience. It has taught me the importance of collaboration and learning from investors, colleagues and clients; the creativity and flexibility needed to fashion an attractive offer and the need for focus and energy to make the most of opportunities. I believe this experience –both the successes and failures that I’ve had along the way – will be of considerable benefit to the RSA as it seeks to become a
more entrepreneurial organisation.
I have experience of leading influential research projects, most recently devising the Media Standards Trust’s recommendations for reform of press self-regulation, many of which have won considerable support in politics and the media post phone-hacking. At IPPR I led the research on the state funding of political parties. The high profile
recommendations, which had a broad constituency of support, have been echoed in subsequent public inquiries.
3. An effective trustee
As vice chair of a primary school governing body in Southwark and a non executive director of a community development organisation in Hackney I have experience of working with a range of different organisations. Within
the necessary constraints, I will use digital media to make my experience of the RSA as a trustee visible to the fellowship, helping ensure that the regular work of the trustees is open and accountable.
Given the power of the regional networks within the RSA, I will also be available for visits around the nations and regions of the UK to attend meetings with fellows to ensure that the RSA provides a rewarding experience to its fellows.
If you’d like to talk to me further, please get in touch. Just get in touch with me.
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