Ourselves
The members of Charita are all professionally qualified experts in their fields and have many years experience of advising charity trustees and directors. As a result we are confident that our experience, technical expertise and unique approach enables us to develop strategies designed specifically to meet the particular needs of your charity.
Paul Wilson-Patterson BA
Having graduated and then worked in London, Paul formed The Electric Pencil Company over 20 years ago. The company works primarily with blue-chip businesses on developing their brands, sales and profits through graphic design and advertising in a variety of media, from print to web. Clients include charities such as Centrepoint, Earthwatch, Film Education, MS Society and Tusk, as well as those from commerce such as Aiwa, Emirates, British American Tobacco, Which? and New Scientist.
Nigel S G Harper FCA
Since qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1979 Nigel has had extensive experience in both practice and industry. He is the owner of Management Consultancy Services Limited, providing consultancy services to businesses operating across a number of different sectors. As Chairman of his own healthcare company Nigel was also a board member of UK charities such as St Michael’s Hospice and The Silver Lady Fund. Currently he is a director of a number of SME companies.
Teresa J Payne LLB (Wales)
Teresa is a qualified solicitor and managing partner of Parfitt Cresswell, a modern law firm with a pedigree of impeccable client care and legal success to both private individuals and the business community since it began in 1908. Teresa specializes in regulatory compliance and management with a particular focus on professional practice. She acts in an advisory capacity to a number of charities and is a board member of the Home Renaissance Foundation in London.