Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

The North of England Zoological Society (NEZS) is the organisation that runs Chester Zoo and the conservation campaign, Act For Wildlife.

For the past thirteen years, In Place of War has worked with creative communities in some of the most challenging context in the world. In Place of War is a support system for community artistic, creative and cultural organisations in places of conflict, revolution and areas suffering the consequences of conflict. We listen to creative communities and respond by providing innovative, do-it-together solutions for grassroots challenges, sourced from our global community of change-makers. Our… Show more

For the past thirteen years, In Place of War has worked with creative communities in some of the most challenging context in the world. In Place of War is a support system for community artistic, creative and cultural organisations in places of conflict, revolution and areas suffering the consequences of conflict. We listen to creative communities and respond by providing innovative, do-it-together solutions for grassroots challenges, sourced from our global community of change-makers. Our community spans over 100 grassroots community organisations with a collective reach of over 60 million people in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Show less

Member of the President's Cabinet of UARCTIC - A network of universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the arctic circle, climate change, climate resilience, and sustainable/renewable energy. Created through the Arctic Council, UArctic is committed to upholding its principles of sustainable development as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. UArctic is constituted as an international association… Show more

Member of the President's Cabinet of UARCTIC - A network of universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the arctic circle, climate change, climate resilience, and sustainable/renewable energy. Created through the Arctic Council, UArctic is committed to upholding its principles of sustainable development as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. UArctic is constituted as an international association based in Finland. Show less

Trustee of a charity helping tens of thousands of individuals impacted by homelessness, marginalisation and poverty in Greater Manchester.

Launched by international musician & producer Nile Rodgers, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the vision of a global family by creating and supporting programs that promote cultural diversity while nurturing and mentoring the vision, talents, and ideas of young people who are positively changing the world.

Chairman of the Board of FutureEverything, "Exploring the intersection of technology, art and culture since 1995" - an international arts, culture and science organisation which works globally.

Business Ambassador for the British Army as part of a campaign run by 42 NW to encourage businesses around the country to have closer links with the armed forces.

Executive Patron of the MCRC, one of world's most comprehensive cancer research centres. The new building is home to 250 staff including 150 scientists whose research will focus on understanding how cancer starts, develops and progresses. Working alongside these researchers, The Christie will relocate 100 clinical trials support staff to the facility.