Bernard Collier

An enthusiastic leader, Bernard has experience of developing, refocusing and managing organisations to excel, having a passion to challenge and improve delivery of voluntary and community organisations. A great supporter of voluntary and community action because of its uniquely humanising perspective.

Previously he worked for the Paddington Integration Project, (a small charity teaching independent living skills to adults who have learning difficulties), in a variety of roles but principally as the Director.

Bernard brings a strategic voluntary sector view to the Westminster City Partnership and the Westminster Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, as well as being the Older People's Champion on the former.

Having served on the Board of London VSC for three years, he is now involved in steering the development of Sub-Regional and Regional structures to support CVS in London.

Bernard currently represents NAVCA on the Unity Trust Bank's 3rd Sector Advisory Group and the National Compact's Community Groups Sub Group. Presently he is researching Capital Asset Transfer for NAVCA.

As a Trustee of NAVCA Bernard uses his geographical location as an opportunity to continue to act as a strong advocate for CVS and supporter of local voluntary and community action.