John was a founder Trustee of DISCS until 2002 when he retired and was elected Vice President.
John was a partner in BDO Stoy Hayward specialising in family trusts, charities and valuation work until he retired in 2001. He is now a consultant to Gilbert Allen and Co in Tonbridge. He is also involved in charity work for the British Heart Foundation, The Royal Scottish Corporation and the Rippledown House Trust. John is a fellow of the Institute of Directors, the British Institute of Management and the Royal Society of Arts. He is also a liveryman of the Skinners Company.