Mike Crofts
About Me
I believe passionately in public service. From serving 8 years in the British Army, including two tours of Afghanistan, to founding the criminal justice charity 3Pillars Project in 2016, to deliver long-term rehabilitation programmes for young people in custody.
I now work in business, still lead a small charity making a big impact and contribute to the debate on critical issues; particularly on Defence and Security, Leadership and Criminal Justice, where I have contributed frequently on BBC News, The Independent and LBC.
Service to community has been central to my family, working in hospitals and schools, I believe this type of service is a bedrock for national prosperity and strong communities.
I have the privilege to run a criminal justice charity that rehabilitates young people in custody. Every day I see the impact that poor investment in public services has on the frontline. I see the impact of failing public transport that isolates communities. I see the impact of the climate emergency and flooding on our region. These are the key reasons why I believe in civil responsibility.
Leadership in public service is about consensus building but also the ability to fully represent our interests and work for economic stability and public service investment. We need relentless commitment to a prosperous future for the UK.
Service & Leadership
Service to others comes first. Through my experiences in the Army and through running a charity, I've experienced some challenging tests. These have reaffirmed my belief in who I am and what I offer, as well as giving me a clear sense of the type of leadership I believe in as a public servant. I am determined, I am resilient and, most importantly, care about the future of others.
Through my work in the Army and in criminal justice, I have seen progress stall over the last decade on numerous fronts. We must continue to advocate for positive change. We are in a period of opportunity to create real and lasting improvement in people's lives.
My areas of interest are:
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Economic security
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Access to opportunity and rehabilitation programmes
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Environmental and ecological action
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