I have always tried to contribute in some way to the communities in which I have lived and worked. Here are the ones I remember.
2015…
Fellow, National Institute for Social Integration (Lithuania)
2015 – 2018
Board member,The Bristol Cable Co-operative
Chair, Say No to McDonald’s in Fishponds Group
2011-14
Editor, Bristol Globe, diversity magazine for City of Sanctuary movement
2004 …
Board member, Institute of Communication Ethics
Editorial Board member, Ethical Space
2001 – present
NUJ Ethics Council (Vice Chair 2006-2018)
1980-2018
National Council, Campaign for Press & Broadcasting Freedom
2007- 08
Executive Editor, Haven refugee magazine
2005-2009
Treasurer, Exiled Journalists Network
2005-08
Bristol NUJ Branch Treasurer
2005-07
NUJ Professional Training Committee
2001-05
Positive Images Working Party (UK Home Office, Refugee Integration Unit)
2001-03
Advisory Panel, European Young People’s Media Network
1996-2000
Media Child Rights Co-ordinator, International Federation of Journalists
EC Information Society Forum member (representing UK consumer interests)
1995-99
Media Research Trust (Hon Sec)
1990-95
Editorial Board, Journalist (NUJ magazine)
1989-95
Bristol NUJ Branch Cttee
Bristol Irish Society (Founder-member, Vice-Chair & Press Officer)
South West Advisory Committee, National Council for the Training of Journalists
1988-89
Management Committee, Bristol Folk House AEI
1988-92
School Governor, May Park Primary School, Eastville, Bristol
1982
Ann Frank Exhibition Co-ordinating Cttee
1980-82
London & Suburban NUJ Area Council
NUJ Rep, South East Region TUC
1979-87
East London NUJ Branch Cttee (including Chair)
NUJ Delegate Tower Hamlets Trades Council
1975-87
Stephen & Matilda Tenants Co-operative (Founder-member & officer, including Treasurer)
Variously 1972-85
East End & Joint DocklandAction Groups
E1 & Wapping Festival Committees
Wilton’s for the East End Campaign
Half Moon Theatre Company (Board member, 3 years as Chair)
History of Wapping Trust (Founder Member)
Newham & Tower Hamlets Disablement Advisory Committee
Tower Hamlets Arts Committee
Tower Hamlets Council for Race Equality
Tower Hamlets Senior Citizens Film Circuit (Founder)
