Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Languages
Timeline
Dr. Antony Kingsley

Dr. Antony Kingsley

Chief Executive
High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Innovative Chief Executive bringing progressive career spanning operations, programme development and marketing, business management and operating in international development. Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills to drive sustainable outcomes and progress year over year. Known for strong leadership and communication skills with ability to build and maintain strategic relationships while exceeding achieving programme outcomes and fundraising goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Harrow
03.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for strategic and operational management, governance, finance management, and resource development in both the UK and West Africa
  • I have successfully developed and implemented sustainable water and sanitation programs, achieving an A+ rating from the Department for International Development (DfID/UKAID)
  • I lead a team of 20 staff and oversee income generation through events and grants
  • I have also established partnerships and conducted research on sustainability
  • Working at the board level, I contribute to strategy and accountability
  • Notable achievements:
  • Researched, developed, and implemented a comprehensive water and sanitation programme in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone, benefiting over 150,000 people with clean water, agriculture, and health programs
  • Increased organisational income by 76% in three years, raising funds over £2 million
  • Established local and international partnerships to enhance service delivery, including USA, Netherland, Japan and Netherland governments
  • Named CEO of the Year Europe 2019 by CEO Magazine Europe.

Director

Oxford
11.2012 - 02.2015
  • Refugee Resource (www.refugeeresource., of Refugee Resource, I led a team of community practitioners and psychotherapists, providing essential services to refugees and asylum seekers
  • My responsibilities included fundraising, networking, marketing, publicity, and finance management
  • I served as a key contact for the media and authorities
  • Notable achievements:
  • Raised over half a million pounds for counselling programs and sustained core funding through advocacy
  • Developed and implemented successful partnership programs throughout Thames Valley
  • Managed a cost-effective operation without compromising quality, leveraging the contribution of volunteers
  • Achieved industry quality standards in mentoring and counselling.

Deputy Director

Refugee Resource
Oxford
10.2009 - 11.2012
  • As the Deputy Director of Refugee Resource, I provided strategic and operational support to the charity
  • I managed a team of community development practitioners and volunteers, focusing on financial management, project development, and partnership development
  • I also developed programs for local communities related to environmental conservation, allotments, and health activities
  • Notable achievements:
  • Designed and implemented a new finance management program
  • Developed new services with appropriate fundraising strategies
  • Established partnerships across Thames Valley to address refugee needs
  • Developed programs for local communities related to environmental conservation, allotments, and health activities.

Capacity Development Manager

Groundwork Thames Valley
Uxbridge
06.2005 - 09.2009
  • Delivered one to one and group support in improving the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in Hillingdon through assisting organisations in improving their constitution and legal structure, governance, project development, business planning, leadership and management, finance, fundraising, communication, networks, partnerships, and collaboration
  • Notable achievements:
  • Developed the capacity of 20 local organizations in management, fundraising, and sustainability
  • Managed and developed 40 projects, including community, environmental, and youth activities
  • Raised over £2 million in funding for community programs
  • Fostered cross-sectional partnerships among community groups.

Corporate Services Manager

South London Tamil Welfare Group
London
01.1999 - 05.2005
  • I was responsible for fundraising, partnership development, personnel management, project development and management, financial management, policy development, and quality management
  • Notable achievements:
  • Developed a sustainable community program
  • Raised £2 million for community projects benefiting refugees from Sri Lanka
  • Increased service users from 3,000 to 6,000 per annum
  • Managed staff numbers, growing from 4 to 20 in 3 years.

Development Project Assistant

Mountlavania Council
10.1994 - 09.1995
  • I was involved in environmental risk assessment, arranging environmental awareness programs, identifying public health problems, and improving health awareness
  • Notable achievements:
  • Developed policies and procedures for evaluating local health needs
  • Developed user-friendly environmental assessment procedures.

Aquaculture Technician

Aquatic Resources Limited
11.1993 - 09.1994
  • I provided scientific advice and procedures for successful prawn culture
  • I also managed data and personnel.

Education

Ph.D. and Diploma - Medicine and

Imperial College, Imperial College of Science, Technology, University of London

M.Sc. - Biology

St Xavier's College

B.Sc - Zoology

Madura College

Diploma - Computer Applications

Institute of Computer Management

Certificate in Fundraising Management - undefined

Institute of Fundraising
2004

Certificate in Management - undefined

Chartered Institute of Management
2005

Skills

  • Strategic consultancy
  • Programme management
  • Business administration
  • Contract management
  • Business analysis
  • Training and mentoring
  • Cost management
  • Marketing expertise

Affiliations

Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Member of the Institute of Fundraising Member of the Freshwater Biological Association Member of the Graduate Environmental Association

Interests

Community-based Research: Conducted baseline analysis on economic, social, and cultural issues in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone. Conducted needs assessments of Tamils and youths. Explored the community's perspective on the statutory sector. Investigated the involvement of the BME community in environmental activities. Interests and Activities: , I am engaged in charitable activities and environmental issues, providing advice and support for sustainable solutions, WASH programs, climate change, and conservation activities in local environmental clubs. I actively participate in community arts and youth programs. In my leisure time, I play cricket and engage in cultural performances. I enjoy exploring historical and environmental places.

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer -
03.2015 - Current
Director -
11.2012 - 02.2015
Deputy Director - Refugee Resource
10.2009 - 11.2012
Capacity Development Manager - Groundwork Thames Valley
06.2005 - 09.2009
Corporate Services Manager - South London Tamil Welfare Group
01.1999 - 05.2005
Development Project Assistant - Mountlavania Council
10.1994 - 09.1995
Aquaculture Technician - Aquatic Resources Limited
11.1993 - 09.1994
Imperial College, Imperial College of Science, Technology, University of London - Ph.D. and Diploma, Medicine and
St Xavier's College - M.Sc., Biology
Madura College - B.Sc, Zoology
Institute of Computer Management - Diploma, Computer Applications
Institute of Fundraising - Certificate in Fundraising Management,
Chartered Institute of Management - Certificate in Management,

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