It seems like a long time ago that I was at Vodafone’s headquarters finding out more about the Vodafone Foundation and the World of Difference campaign. But that does not mean there has been a lack of activity…

Highlights in the last few months have included:

1. Meeting with the directors (Laura, Rich, Mollie and Paul) at Perfect Day to discover more about the history of the charity and current activities;

2. Meeting with the team at Durham University (Peter, Chantelle, Laura and Katy) to discover more about the broader work in Zambia and who I will be working with when I get there, as well as meeting some of those who will be in Lusaka at the same time (Rory, Gabby, etc);

3. Meeting with Jo Knight at UK Sport to understand the context of the work in Zambia within the framework for international development through sport; and

4. Skiing the 120 km Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt to raise much needed funds for Perfect Day.

All of this has left me with plenty of plans and ideas which I am now busy sorting into a schedule of work, including assembling budgets and collecting contact details for follow up meetings. I also have plenty of reading materials to review and a few old colleagues at LOCOG, the FCO and the IOC amongst others to get in touch with in order to raise the profile of the work.

Exciting times and much to update on in the next instalment…

Posted in 2013

Published by Mark Scholey

After a successful fourteen year career in business, predominantly in the business of sport, I retrained as a teacher. I am currently a Head of Prep and Vice-Chair of a Multi Academy Trust. As a hard working and ambitious person with a passion for learning, I love working with and leading children and staff. I use my experiences and skills to inspire and ensure the academic, extra-curricular and pastoral development of each individual.

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