Register of Interests - Members of the House of Lords
- Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics
- Vice President, Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society
- Member and plot holder, Saltaire Canalside Allotment Society
- Member, Faculty of Advocates
- Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (interest ceased 21 May 2022)
- Flat in London SW8 from which rental income is received (interest ceased 12 October 2021)
- Married to Lord Thomas of Gresford, a member of the House
- Director, Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
- Director, The Jewish Community Media Trust CIC (seeks to contribute to cultural, religious, educational and charity initiatives in UK's Jewish community)
- Engagement Director for the Levelling Up Goals, Crowne Associates Ltd (consultancy on environment, social and governance issues) (remuneration is paid to Powerful Street Ltd)
- Powerful Street Ltd
- The Jewish Community Media Trust CIC
- Powerful Street Ltd
- The Jewish Community Media Trust CIC (seeks to contribute to cultural, religious, educational and charity initiatives in UK's Jewish community)
- Visit to Bahrain 4-7 April 2022, as part of delegation from UK Abraham Accords Group (Middle East Forum Ltd); flights, accommodation and hospitality costs were paid as donation in kind from Bahrain government to UK Abraham Accords Group
- Visit to Tel Aviv, Israel, 22-26 March, 2022 as part of Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) delegation; travel costs paid by Chatham House; accommodation paid by ELNET Israel (European Leadership Network)
- Hospitality received from Hestview Ltd (Flutter Entertainment plc) at Cheltenham Races, 17 March 2022
- Hospitality received from Betting and Gaming Council at Cheltenham Races, 18 March 2022
- UK Government’s Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption (formerly UK Government Special Envoy on Countering Violent Extremism), based in the Home Office
- Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Tanzania
- Trustee, The Mel Evans MBE Foundation (advancement of health, particularly the research of Motor Neuron Disease)
- No registrable interests
- Director, SW Property 2016 Limited (private limited company owned 100 per cent by member; letting/operating real estate)
- Director, BSWUK Ltd (member's own company dealing with TV, radio and other media engagements and talks; developing production ideas including preparatory work such as research, exploring access and potential participants)
- Non-executive Director, Galaxy Construction Solutions Ltd (group of companies who distribute and make specialist products for use in construction) (interest ceased 1 June 2022)
- Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Bolton
- Occasional fees from speeches, lectures, writing and media
- Advance payment and royalties for a book published by Penguin, Allen Lane, April 2017
- Strategic Business Adviser, Ruperts Ingredients
- Payment received from Expectation Entertainment for regular appearance on Channel 4 TV programme 'Steph’s Packed Lunch'
- The member is represented by Curtis Brown agency for her media work
- Fee received from MK Ltd (UK) for appearance on ‘The Complaints Department’, 8 July 2021 (payment received 30 July 2021)
- Fee received from Open Mike Productions (UK) for appearance on ‘The Last Leg’, 9 July 2021 (payment received 30 July 2021)
- Speaking engagement, 4 August 2021, online event for Columbia Threadneedle Investments (payment received 14 August 2021)
- Fee received from Hello Halo TV for appearance on programme for future broadcast, filmed 23-26 August 2021 (payment received 3 September 2021)
- Fee received from Hat Trick Productions for appearance on BBC TV show ‘Have I Got News For You', 25 November 2021 (payment received 7 January 2022)
- Payments received from Two Four for regular appearance on Channel 4 TV programme ‘Make Me Prime Minister’
- BSWUK Ltd
- SW Property 2016 Limited
- SW Property 2016 Limited (private limited company owned 100 per cent by member; letting/operating real estate - see category 1)
- BSWUK Ltd (dealing with TV, radio and other media engagements and talks; developing production ideas including preparatory work such as research, exploring access and potential participants)
- Ruperts Ingredients Ltd (manufacture of condiments and seasonings)
- Wakelet Ltd (content curation platform and mobile app to save, organise, present and share digital content)
- Flat in London NW from which rental income is received
- Flat in London SW1 from which rental income is received
- Visit to Doha, Qatar, 26-27 March 2022, to participate in Doha Forum (conference on current global challenges); flights and accommodation covered by Doha Forum
- Honorary membership of Carlton Club, given by Carlton Club (London) Limited, St James's Street, London SW1
- Adviser, Mercy Corps
- Member, International Advisory Board on Freedom of Religion or Belief, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
- Commissioner, Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy, and Practice, Bingham Centre for Rule of Law
- Visiting Professor, St Mary's University
- Member, Advisory Board, The Bridge Initiative, Georgetown University, Washington DC
- Member, International Advisory Board, Glynn Institute, ACU (Australian Catholic University)
- Member, Board of Governors, Bolton College
- Trustee, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Chair, National Housing Federation
- Chair of Board, The Property Ombudsman
- Flat in Nottingham from which rental income is received
- Member of Council, Nottingham Trent University
- Vice President, International Students House
- Life Vice President, Voluntary Service Overseas
- Chairman, The Public Safety Forum (private company limited by guarantee without share capital; the company advises on the use of science and technology to improve community safety; the company will be funded from subscriptions from the private sector and others; see also category 4(a)) (dormant company)
- Strategic Adviser to Board (formerly Board Member) IntelliSense.io (AI technology for mining)
- The Public Safety Forum (dormant company)
- Yes Please Foods GmbH (Berlin-based private company selling fresh soups in Germany and Switzerland) (non-trading)
- The Public Safety Forum (member is sole director of the company) (dormant company)
- Diageo plc (alcoholic beverages)
- Emerson Electric Co (technology and engineering)
- Exxon Mobil Corporation (energy)
- Johnson & Johnson Inc (pharmaceutical, surgical, biotechnology and personal hygiene products)
- Royal Bank of Canada (banking and financial services)
- Dominion Energy Inc (formerly Dominion Resources Inc) (energy) (interest ceased 27 October 2021 - notified 16 January 2022)
- Mondelez International Inc (confectionery, food and beverages)
- Enbridge Inc (energy)
- Microsoft Corp (technology)
- Alphabet Inc - C (technology)
- Amazon.com Inc (retail)
- Member, Supervisory Board, IntelliSense Lab LLP (a company registered in Kazakhstan)
- Trustee, Centre for Justice Innovation (UK registered charity which seeks to build a fairer and more effective justice system)
- Chairman, Basketball Foundation (formerly BBL Foundation) (a charity; the Foundation encourages the sport of basketball as a means of improving the health, well-being and education of local communities and to promote social inclusion)
- Trustee, YIVO UK (charity to facilitate collection and preservation of written and other materials relating to history of Jewish community in UK)
- Registered Nurse (formerly non-practising)
- Member, Quality Committee, Outcomes First Group (formerly National Fostering Agency)
- Chair, National Wound Care Programme (NHS England) (interest ceased 31 July 2021)
- Chair, Look Ahead Care and Support Limited (support, care and accommodation services)
- Research and administrative support is given by the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at King's College London (interest ceased 1 August 2021)
- The member receives research support from a PhD student from King’s College London, as part of a training scheme for which the student receives a stipend
- Emeritus Professor of Nursing, Plymouth University
- Visiting Professor of Nursing, King's College London
- President, Florence Nightingale Foundation (registered charity) (nursing scholarships)
- Vice President, War Widows' Association
- No registrable interests
- High Steward (Deputy Chancellor), Cambridge University
- Trustee, Richmond Museum
- President (formerly Chairman), European Atlantic Movement
- Chairman, Father Thames Trust
- Chairman, The Cambridge Foundation
- President Emeritus (formerly Vice President), English Speaking Union
- President Emeritus (formerly President), British-German Association
- Trustee, Portuguese Centenary Appeal
- Flat in London, SE17
- Hospitality and one ticket received from the Betting and Gaming Council at England v Scotland 2020 UEFA European Football Championship match, Wembley, 18 June 2021
- Hospitality and one ticket received from the Betting and Gaming Council at The Ivors (66th Ivor Novello Awards), JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 21 September 2021
- Hospitality and one ticket received from the Betting and Gaming Council for England v Wales rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, 26 February 2022
- Hospitality and one ticket received from English Football League for Carabao Cup Final (Chelsea v Liverpool) at Wembley Stadium, 27 February 2022
- Hospitality, one ticket and travel received from the Betting and Gaming Council for attendance at UEFA Champions League Final (Liverpool v Real Madrid) at Stade de France, Paris, 28 May 2022
- Board Member, Salt Merseyside Ltd, University of Liverpool
- A Vice Chair, Peers for Gambling Reform
- Strategic Adviser, Smarter Contracts Ltd (Blockchain & IoT Software and Services Company) (no remuneration but the member has received a share)
- Occasional articles written for Capital Finance International; fees donated to another person
- Awards Judge, International Property Media Ltd (interest ceased 31 December 2021)
- eChamber Global Limited (formerly Supplyfinder Limited)
- SupplyFinder Lda (member's company in which member has a controlling interest; see category 10(a))
- Endgame Lda (member's company in which member has a controlling interest; see category 1)
- eChamber Global Limited (formerly Supplyfinder Limited) (member's company in which member has a controlling interest; see category 10(a))
- Founder and Beneficial Owner, SupplyFinder Lda (member's own company providing information via SupplyFinder.com, a networking, opportunity and information ?portal covering 224 countries including a non-monetary media exchange with Roscongress Russia)
- Founder and Beneficial Owner, Endgame Global Lda (formerly Endgame Algarve Unipessoal Lda; member's own company) (remunerated until 31 December 2018)
- Owner, Kazsupplychain LLP (Kazakhstani entity owned 100% by member; unremunerated; dormant)
- Director and owner, Kazindustry LLP (Kazakhstani entity owned 100% by member; unremunerated; dormant)
- Director, Sicon Kazakhstan LLP (Kazakhstani entity; unremunerated; dormant)
- Copyright holder, Parliamentrevealed.org (not-for-profit website)
- Honorary Co-Chairman, International Tax and Investment Center (ITIC) (independent non-profit-making research and education foundation serving as a clearinghouse for information on best practices in taxation and investment policy)
- Founder and Beneficial Owner, eChamber Global Limited (formerly Supplyfinder Limited) (member's own company providing information via SupplyFinder.com, a networking, opportunity and information ?portal covering 224 countries)
- Advice on International relationship building, World Alliance of International Financial Centres (interest ceased 1 January 2022)
- Honorary Chairman, The New Silk Road Forum (non-profit-making entity that promotes dialogue between governments, industry leaders and the professions) (interest ceased 3 August 2021)
- Director, Shoreditch Ventures Ltd (provides board level advice to clients on technology, impact and investment strategy)
- Director, Penn Pacific Capital Partners Ltd (environmental business consultancy - dormant) (interest ceased 1 October 2021 - notified 26 November 2021)
- Director, Shoreditch Ventures (HK) Ltd (education related advisory)
- Director (formerly Adviser), Sweetbridge (fintech company specialising in supply chain risk management)
- Non-executive Director, Fortunis Capital (sustainable investment group that backs STEM related innovation in UK) (interest ceased 31 March 2022)
- Non-executive Director, BE Ltd (provider of schooling and education services globally)
- Member of Advisory Board, Future Planet Capital (sustainable investment platform)
- Chair, Advisory Board, City Vision (charity that seeks to help transform cities)
- Adviser, Salary Finance (financial wellbeing benefits)
- Adviser, Dot Investing (tech enabled asset manager)
- Adviser on property, Kinrise Real Estate Ltd (provides advisory services, helping manage and operate investments into ethical commercial property) (interest ceased 31 March 2022)
- Speaking engagement, 5 October 2021, talk on digital transformation to senior management at Informa plc, The Langley Hotel, Iver
- Projects Adviser, Sweetbridge (fintech company specialising in supply chain risk management)
- Advisor, Agnus Consulting (management and people development consultancy)
- Shoreditch Ventures Ltd
- SP E2 Ltd
- Education Research Services Ltd (ceased trading)
- Shoreditch Ventures (HK) Ltd (education related advisory)
- SP E2 Ltd (property services)
- Shoreditch Ventures Ltd
- Kinrise Real Estate Ltd (investment advisory)
- Crayfish.IO Ltd (tech platform for freelancers)
- Meris Education Ltd (edtech business) (interest ceased 31 December 2021)
- Mployble (edtech business)
- Member receives pro bono support from Jonathan Croft as Head of Research one day per week
- Member benefits from an intern four days per week, provided by the CARE internship programme
- Founder, Diaspora Group (works with migrants and on migration policy)
- Adviser, Advisory Board, Epic Hostels (serving hospitality industry)
- Co-founder (formerly Director), Manchester China Forum (body fostering links between Manchester and China for trade) (interest ceased 1 May 2022)
- Founder, Maker Life movement (property technology community building network)
- Director, The Shaftesbury Partnership Ltd (social business and think-tank)
- Director, Education Research Services Ltd (ceased trading)
- Director, Mployble (edtech business) (interest ceased 25 March 2022)
- Non-executive Director, Urban Retail Futures Ltd (non-profit company supporting development of sustainable approaches to retail and town centre development) (interest ceased 1 October 2021)
- Chairman and Non-executive Director, Meris Education Ltd (edtech business) (interest ceased 31 December 2021)
- Member, Advisory Committee, Global Parliament of Mayors
- Member, Archbishops' Racial Justice Commission
- Director, Richemont Holdings (UK) Limited (high quality brands)
- Senior Adviser (formerly Director), Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (high quality brands)
- Bardrochat Estate Management Company Limited
- Stratfield Saye Estates Management Company Limited
- AGSL (agricultural company in Spain)
- Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (high quality brands)
- Diageo plc (beverage alcohol)
- RIT Capital Partners plc (investment trust)
- Persimmon plc (housebuilding)
- Berkshire Hathaway (multinational conglomerate holding company)
- Wellington Farm Shop Ltd
- Agricultural property in the province of Granada, Spain
- Agricultural property in Wallonia, Belgium
- Partner in family farming business in Hampshire
- Partner in family farming business in Ayrshire
- Director, Bardrochat Estate Management Company Limited
- Director, Stratfield Saye Estate Management Company Limited
- Governor, Wellington College
- Member of the Wellington Collection Management Committee
- High Steward, Winchester Cathedral
- Trustee, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) (registered charity)
- Chairman, Spearfish Security Limited
- Non-executive Director, MCM Solutions (extraction and management of data from digital and non-digital sources)
- Chairman, Advisory Board, Nineteen Events (event organisers)
- Security Exhibitions Ltd
- Response Exhibitions Ltd
- Spearfish Security Ltd
- As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces the member attends regular meetings at which the value of the hospitality received over the course of a calendar year exceeds the registration threshold of £300
- As a member of the House of Lords Defence Group the member attends regular meetings at which the value of the hospitality received over the course of a calendar year exceeds the registration threshold of £300
- Director, Security Exhibitions Ltd
- Director, Response Exhibitions Ltd
- President, Merchant Navy Medal Fund
- President, Merchant Navy Association
- Knight President, Society of Knights of the Round Table
- Director, GBMW Ltd (member's company providing strategic and management advice, and running his private office) (member draws ad hoc dividends); current clients are Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists (ACRE) (interest ceased 31 July 2021), Aquind Ltd (electricity transmission), Cenergist (energy solutions), Eversleigh LLP (property), Fifth Capital London Limited (property), FTI (energy), Heartland Solutions Group Inc (strategic consultancy), Inmarsat (telecommunications) (interest ceased 30 June 2021), IX Wireless Limited (telecommunications infrastructure provider) (interest ceased 31 March 2022), New Direction (research) (interest ceased 30 June 2021), OES Equipment LLC (oilfield services), Parking Places Ltd (property), Policy Exchange Ltd (think tank), Squire Patton Boggs LLP (law firm), Consumer Choice Center (consumer advocacy group), ECR Group (pan European political grouping) and Iogen Corporation (green fuel)
- Non-executive Director, Net Zero Infrastructure plc (green energy investment)
- Non-executive Director, Cohiba Communications Limited (telecommunications)
- Chair, Office for Students (independent regulator) (part-time)
- Speaking engagement, 28 November 2021, Evolution of the party-political system of Kazakhstan: Challenges, Achievements and Prospects conference organised by Advanced Intellectual Network Citadel, Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan (fee received from Communication Strategy & Management Limited)
- Fee paid to GBMW Ltd, 8 January 2022, from UBS (financial services) for speaking engagement at a dinner, the date and venue for which is TBC
- Non executive Director, Virtual Class Ltd (trading as third space learning), a company that provides online maths tutoring programmes to primary and secondary schools
- GBMW Ltd
- JRF Housing Ltd
- GBMW Ltd (member's company providing strategic and management advice, and running his private office)
- Visit to Qatar, 10-15 February 2022, as part of APPG on Qatar delegation to meet ministers and officials to discuss Qatar's humanitarian and political response to Afghanistan crisis, preparations for FIFA World Cup, workers' rights reform and bilateral relations including trade and investment; flights, accommodation, internal travel and meals paid by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
- Visit to Tirana, Albania, 29 April - 1 May 2022, to attend conference organised by Democratic Party of Albania; travel and accommodation costs covered by organisers
- Visit to Morocco, 31 May – 3 June 2022, as part of UK Abraham Accords Group delegation to hold high level meetings on and discuss operation of Abraham Accords; flights and accommodation paid by Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, London
- Director, JRF Housing Ltd (owns rental properties)
- Occasional freelance journalism
- Chair, Appointments and Oversight Committee of the Financial Times
- Stellantis NV (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV)
- Ferrari NV (luxury sports car manufacturer)
- Flat in London SE13 from which rental income is received
- Party to a legal challenge against the Government for alleged failure to investigate foreign state interference in the UK’s democratic process, which has been crowd funded by The Citizens (For The Citizens Limited is a non-profit organisation registered as a UK limited company))
- Chairman, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions
- Visiting Fellow, Centre for Corporate Reputation, Oxford University
- Trustee, Vindi and Kamini Banga Family Trust
- Vice Chair, Specialised Healthcare Alliance
- Fellow, Working Men's College (adult education; the Working Men's College Corporation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales)
- Member, Sussex Police Diversity Advisory Board
- Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
- Member, Advisory Board, British Institute of Human Rights
- Vice President, One World Trust
- Member, UNA-UK Advisory Panel
- President, Friends, Families and Travellers (registered charity)
- President, Newhaven Historical Society
- President (formerly Chair), Newhaven Coastal Communities Team
- President, Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers
Contact details
Members of the House of Lords may contact the Registrar of Lords' Interests as follows:
Telephone: 020 7219 3120
Post: Registrar of Lords' Interests, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
Email: lordsregistrar@parliament.uk
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