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Goodman Jones has announced that Martin Bailey has been elected to partner.

Cetin Suleyman, Managing Partner said “We are delighted to have promoted Martin to the position of partner. Since joining Goodman Jones in 2012, he has demonstrated what an asset he is to the firm and his election to partner is part of a strategy to blend the very best of our home-grown talent with high-calibre externally trained partners. All of this is focused on delivering the best client service possible.”

“Not only does Martin have many years’ experience in dealing with commercial and trading businesses across a range of sectors, but he has played a big part of the growth and success of the firm’s Charity and Social Business Group sector group. Combining the two is no mean feat, and the fact that Martin has successfully done so underlines what a top performer he is.”

Martin said, “I am delighted to be elected to partner at Goodman Jones and am very excited to be taking on this new role. Becoming a partner allows me to further promote a sector which has always been very close to my heart, but at the same time allows me to further develop the relationships I have formed with my clients who run substantial trading businesses. I look forward to working alongside my fellow partners in continuing to provide the highest quality, partner-led service to all of our clients.”

Cetin concluded, “Over and above his technical expertise, Martin really looks after clients and has won considerable praise for his approach. He doesn’t just look to give them the answers but actively seeks to help them work smarter and become more self-sufficient. It is an approach that we value highly at Goodman Jones and I am delighted that he is now a partner of the firm.”

Thursday 7^th March saw a packed Central Hall Westminster host the inaugural Charity Staff Foundation Awards.

Rory Fenton, Dialogue Officer of the British Humanism Association with Martin Bailey, Goodman Jones.

The Charity Staff Foundation is a charity which aims to encourage and provide access for young people to make long-term careers in the charity sector. It also provides a support structure for those who work and volunteer for charities. This involves the CSF providing training, advocacy and practical support such as a helpline and mentoring programme www.charitystaff.org.uk.

The awards are part of this work and Goodman Jones are proud to be founding sponsors of the awards which recognise and celebrate the immense contribution and outstanding achievements made by volunteers and charity staff across 20 different categories, ranging from Community Volunteer of the Year to Social Entrepreneur of the Year, and Small Charity of the Year to International Aid Courage Award.

As Paul Hackwood, of The Church Urban Fund, said when he presented an award to Volunteer Co-ordinator of the Year “whilst the CSF Awards might not have the glamour of the Hollywood Oscars, it does have the commitment, people and passion” to improve society.

Goodman Jones were particularly proud to sponsor the award for ‘Charity Innovator of the Year’, as we know ourselves, now more than ever, organisations are seeking smarter approaches to working to combat reduced resources and tighter financial constraints.

This award celebrates those who achieved significant changes within and for their organisation through the use of innovation.

The standard of entries was extremely high and the nominees included Michelle Saliba da Costa of Ataxia UK and Geoff Wheeler of SIFA Fireside but the award, presented by Charities Manager, Martin Bailey, went to Rory Fenton, Dialogue Officer of the British Humanism Association.

Rory’s enthusiastic and committed work with faith and community groups focuses on inclusion and equality by encouraging the representation of the humanist and non-religious in local forums and networks. Rory’s work has increased the wider understanding of Humanism and ensures that its voice is heard along with those of differing faiths www.humanism.org.uk.

Rory has fully embraced innovation across a diverse range of subjects from international development to physics, and from economics to humanism; he is a regular blogger on these and many other topics.

Rory Fenton being presented the award by Martin Bailey.

So if your Charity has a true innovator or unsung hero within its ranks, or if you work with someone who goes beyond the call of duty, do get in touch with the Charity Staff Foundation later in the year as nominations open for the 2014 awards in November.

The annual awards are a great opportunity for people within the charity sector to get together and celebrate the wonderful work that is carried out by both staff and volunteers, highlighting special achievements, encouraging good practice and recognising dedication.

Photos courtesy of Charity Staff Foundation