The OPEN Youth Trust (OPEN) on Bank Plain is pleased to announce thatMark Jeffries has become its fourth patron, joining The Rt. Rev Graham James, Bishop of Norwich, Richard Jewson, Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk and Chief Constable Simon Bailey. Mark was the Senior Partner of national law firm Mills & Reeve until last year but remains a consultant whilst also holding non-executive board roles at the Department of Education, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, R G Carter and NW Brown.
Talking of his appointment as patron Mark Jeffries said: “OPEN plays a vital role in providing facilities and delivering services for young people in Norfolk. I am delighted to be able to support the energetic team there who are working so hard to deliver the benefits of education, industry and commerce working together. There is enormous potential for the future.”
John Gordon-Saker, Chief Executive of OPEN said: “Every penny of profit generated through conference and event hire goes directly to the benefit of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Mark is widely respected in the business, education and health sectors and can help tell our compelling story to organisations that might be looking for socially responsible opportunities in the local community. I am thrilled that he so readily agreed to be a patron.”