Michael Beckett BA(Hons) CDir FIoD MCIOF

Chief Officer at Colchester FoodBank
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brightlingsea, England, United Kingdom, GB
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
  • British Sign Language (BSL) Elementary proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Paula Ruane

Michael Beckett runs the wonderful Colchester Foodbank and is tireless with his service to the community. Colchester is extremely fortunate to have the dedication and care that Michael gives with his great team to support those on lowest incomes.

Pascal Ciampi

Mike Beckett was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, approachable, and operated with alacrity. I do not hesitate to recommend his services.

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Credentials

  • Certificate of Negotiation Practice
    The Negotiation Club (TNC)
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Check on Update Service
    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Chartered Director
    The Institute of Directors
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • WESTLAW UK - Advanced Certification
    Thomson Reuters
    Dec, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • WESTLAW UK - Basic Certification
    Thomson Reuters
    Dec, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • LexisLibrary Advanced Certificate
    LexisNexis UK
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • LexisLibrary Foundation Certificate
    LexisNexis UK
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified NLP Practitioner
    Fast Forward NLP Training
    Mar, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate in Generalist Advice
    Citizens Advice
    Oct, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Foundation Certificate in food hygiene
    The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
    Apr, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Full Clean Driving License
    Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Experience

  • Colchester FoodBank
    • United Kingdom
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Officer
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Executive leadership for the busiest foodbank in the East of England, to ensure distribution of emergency food and support to local people in crisis. Managing volunteers, developing a fundraising strategy, strengthening governance, and implementing the business strategy to optimise organisational capacity across North East Essex with proactive risk amelioration and media profile-raising. In 2017 as Interim Manager I exceeded Key Performance Indicators, turned around £5,100 deficit budget to a small surplus. From 50 volunteers, raised to team of 85 volunteers. Launched Wivenhoe Foodbank and featured by national press. Promoted internally to Chief Executive Officer in 2018 with 100 volunteers, charity's income up 100%, increased storage space and assets with reduced overheads and we won the Charities Against Fraud Award. In 2019, with 150 volunteers team and taking on another member of staff, we initiated opening on Saturdays and opened 3 new sites. In 2020 partnered with Tiptree Foodbank so we had 10 distribution sites, 3 storage sites and 3 temporary storage sites. The pandemic reduced us to 50 volunteers, we steadily retrained our team up to 250 volunteers, 4 part-time staff and featured on national television. Relocated to provide a one-stop-shop at our (10,000+sqft) Food HQ at Tollgate, Stanway in 2021 providing space to 4 other charities that help our clients and facilitating Council recycling containers to be collected. We formed partnerships with the Military and the Next Chapter for placements with the Foodbank and registered as a Real Living Wage Employer. In 2022, we were featured in the international press, we are the busiest Foodbank in the East of England. We were awarded the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Our senior management team launched stakeholder engagement "Big Conversation" about our ambitious strategy endeavours to end the need for our foodbank charity by 2030 and consulting on the business plan implementation.

  • Brightlingsea Town Council
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Brightlingsea Town Councillor
      • May 2019 - Present

      Local Town Councillor serving the people of Brightlingsea providing oversight and strategic direction. I served as Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee and on the team with responsibility for Welfare and services for the elderly. Representing Brightlingsea Town Council on the Tendring District Association of Local Councils. Local Town Councillor serving the people of Brightlingsea providing oversight and strategic direction. I served as Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee and on the team with responsibility for Welfare and services for the elderly. Representing Brightlingsea Town Council on the Tendring District Association of Local Councils.

  • Keystone House
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Duty Manager
      • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

      In operational authority of a Keystone House 160-bed hostel in the heart of King's Cross, during a twelve-hour shift, ensuring quality customer service. In 2017 also provided remote support assistance to guests at another hotel in Deal, Kent. In operational authority of a Keystone House 160-bed hostel in the heart of King's Cross, during a twelve-hour shift, ensuring quality customer service. In 2017 also provided remote support assistance to guests at another hotel in Deal, Kent.

  • The Mennonite Trust
    • Trust Adminstrator
      • Dec 2013 - Sep 2016

      Providing operational administration for the Trust, reporting to the Trustees. Overseeing a property portfolio of over £3m, handling strategic purchases and sales of properties. Securing Immigration visas for visiting speakers and workers and visa extensions. Liaising with allied groups, reducing overheads and events. Providing operational administration for the Trust, reporting to the Trustees. Overseeing a property portfolio of over £3m, handling strategic purchases and sales of properties. Securing Immigration visas for visiting speakers and workers and visa extensions. Liaising with allied groups, reducing overheads and events.

  • Malton Town Council
    • United Kingdom
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Malton Town Councillor
      • 2006 - May 2015

      Originally Co-opted then served until the end of my third term of office in May 2015 when I stood down and did not seek re-election as I had chosen to pursue another direction. Contributed to meetings of the Yorkshire Local Councils Association. Also served on the Malton and Norton Dispensary Fund providing grants for people with life limiting conditions. Ensure our playgrounds were compliant to European Union and British Safety Standards with inspection and scheduling maintenance of playground amenities.

  • Caring for Business Ltd
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2010 - Oct 2014

      Self employed as a business development contractor offering bespoke time limited interventions with confidential strategic and management solutions for businesses with a focus on undertaking Pro bono work. Self employed as a business development contractor offering bespoke time limited interventions with confidential strategic and management solutions for businesses with a focus on undertaking Pro bono work.

  • Yorkshire and Humber Mind Consortium
    • Non-Executive Director
      • Sep 2009 - Sep 2014

      Consortia of Local Mind Associations working together to bid for regional contract and a Non-Executive Board member of company No. 07034685. Consortia of Local Mind Associations working together to bid for regional contract and a Non-Executive Board member of company No. 07034685.

  • York and District Mind
    • Executive Director
      • May 2008 - Mar 2011

      Employed as the Executive Director and Company Secretary of this top social enterprise. http://www.socialenterpriselive.com/section/se100/management/20100611/data-report-avaiable-download-nowLeading a 'local Mind association' from a turnover of £120k increasing to over £300k in 3 years. Completing due diligence for merger with a similar independent charity to create new joint charity. Increasing outputs and outcomes, and evidencing the impact of the work we do. Managing projects and showing strategic leadership, supporting the Executive Committee and project development, creating a fundraising team of volunteers and increasing the capacity of the charity. Reason for leaving merging the charity to double size with a good fit charity and increase long term sustainability of both charities.

  • YORK AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
    • Service Manager
      • Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

      Starting as a Legal Aid Caseworker and after thirteen months internally promoted to the Service Manager. Overseeing Generalist Advisors and Specialist Advisors in Housing, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Debt. Successfully maintained all contacts and lead on two bids that secured funding for new Services. Managed Legal Service Commission contracts in debt and welfare benefits and Bond Guarantee Scheme staff. Managed the generalist advice service. Responsibilities included quality of advice, appraisals, supervisions, file reviews, monitoring compliance with Citizens Advice & CLS quality mark. Successfully maintained contracts and led on two bids which secured funding for new services in Financial inclusion and also additional support for people with disabilities. Also included Level one immigration advice and liaising with remote Immigration Law specialists.

Education

  • The University of Law
    LLM Corporate Governance Grad CG, Law
    2021 - 2023
  • Newman University Birmingham
    Professional Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership, Community Leadership
    2018 - 2019
  • Leeds Beckett University
    Diploma from the Institute of Directors, Company Direction
    2011 - 2011
  • Leeds Beckett University
    Certificate (with Distinction) from the Institute of Directors, Company Direction
    2011 - 2011
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
    Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree, Politics with Economics
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  • Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
    A Level, Economics A-Level grade "B". Business Studies A-Level grade "B".
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  • Bitterne Park School
    The General Certificate of Secondary Education, 5 "A" grades, 2 "C" grades and 2 "D" grades.
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