OUR SPONSORS

 In 2002 Derek co-founded Securus Software which has become a leading software brand in eSafety within the Education sector. Derek has extensive experience and skills in building effective teams of people, as well as building successful relationships and platforms with both UK and overseas companies at senior management level. In addition to his role as Executive Chairman, Derek is a Governor of a London Catholic secondary school. We arev most grateful to Derek and Securus. 

 With over 25 years’ experience advising main board directors of FTSE 100 and 250 businesses, as well as other business leaders, accountants and lawyers, Andrew saw a gap in the financing market in 2015 and, with two prominent business friends, they established Avalanche Capital in 2015 as a first-tier asset backed money lender to residential property developers. Andrew was the Co-founder of Novia Financial Holdings Plc in 2007, a Financial services technology company providing technology services to the financial services industry, a business now Chaired by the former CEO and Chairman of IBM (UK), Sir Anthony Cleaver. Andrew also co-founded the over 50 internet portal “over50s.com” in 2007. Andrew is a member of the Chartered Institute of Financial Planners and is a leading Catholic businessman in the Midlands region of England. A long-time supporter of SELC, we appreciate his support once more.