Mike Crofts
My Focus Areas
Economic Security for our Communities
As an experienced business leader, I believe in greater support for small business leaders and encouraging a market with limits on Monopoly.
Social Justice
Stringent protection of public services and advocacy for the NHS. Lobby for an overhaul strategy of community social care.
Environment & Ecology
Absolute commitment to UK ecology and ensuring we continue to lead globally on environment protection.
Criminal Justice Reform
A focus on tackling the turnstile effect of the Prison system and a focus on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending.
Energy
The Energy transition should be seen as central to the UK's future prosperity.
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Experience
British Army
2008-2016
A former Officer in the British Army, where I completed 2 frontline tours of Afghanistan as a Captain. During my service I completed a Masters in Strategy & Security at Exeter University and also held the position of Adjutant, a senior Captain's role.
3Pillars Project
2016-
The lessons I learned as a leader in the Army, led me to found 3Pillars Project, a charity that rehabilitates young people in custody. We work with young people on release from prison and those drawn into County Lines in the Midlands and the South East. The charity is beacon of hope for many, and the project is direct proof that, with strong leadership and a passionate belief in change, we can create new and innovative solutions to time old problems.
Leading Purpose
2020-
Leading Purpose was established as a purpose led leadership practice, supporting business to re-establish positive working environments after Covid. Leading Purpose exists to enhance the leadership and performance of companies by supporting teams to flourish with accredited leadership, management, coaching and mentoring training.