Gary BishopGary Bishop has worked in Third Sector leadership for over twenty years and has extensive experience of leadership at operational, management and strategic levels. Starting out as a youth worker in Brighton he studied Youth and Community studies withthe University of Wales before moving to Manchester in 2000.

From 2000 - 2007 he was the leader of a pioneering community project in Openshaw, East Manchester where he gained unique insights into urban communities and the complex issues facing communities affected by deprivation. From February 2007 -2009 Gary provided strategic support to an international charity helping them to develop community projects in North West England and also worked as an Associate of The Cooperative College where he regularly delivers leadership training to third sector leaders.

In December 2008 Gary was awarded the Independent Newspaper Scholarship to study for and MBA at Durham Business School. Gary has now completed his MBA, adding strong business skills to Gary's depth of experience in the community sector. Read More Read Less