Ian is CEO of the Shannon Trust, a charity that works across prisons in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, enabling people in prison who can read, to mentor those that cant. Ian has an operational background in substance misuse services, criminal justice, homelessness and mental health, and a track record in business development through competitive tendering, fundraising and corporate partnerships. Ian has held senior roles at national charities and joined Shannon Trust from Tempo, where as CEO he led the development of a social currency used to increase volunteering and social action across England & Wales.