My Aims

I’ve taken time to reflect on what really drives me. These aims have grown out of years of thought, experience, and care for the people and world around me. They’re not fixed in stone — and I certainly don’t claim to live up to them all the time — but they represent the direction I try to follow.

Supporting Young People

Create and run clubs, training and activities that promote healthy, positive lifestyles
Be a genuine, trustworthy friend and mentor to those who seek help or support
Foster or adopt well-matched young people and continue that support into adulthood
Help others reach their academic and personal potential through encouragement and support
Live by the values I hope young people will adopt
Help young people discover and value their own identity
Promote awareness of the vital role communities can play in young lives

Caring for the Environment

Live as sustainably as possible — work from home, minimise travel, recycle, avoid pesticides and artificial fertilisers, support wildlife groups
Use tools like eBay to keep goods in use, and shop online to reduce travel
Write and share stories that imagine a world where environmental and social challenges are solved — and encourage others to do the same
Promote practical paths to global environmental responsibility

Work, Cycling & Wellbeing

Run Dart Computing as a responsible business that supports my family and contributes positively to the environment
Encourage club cycling as a way to stay fit, build friendships, explore the countryside and protect the planet
Maintain my own wellbeing through healthy food, exercise and avoiding stress (you’ll find more on these under Interests and Activities)