GPN hosts a social & business networking event followed by an optional dinner on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at The Civil Service Club and we are welcoming Richard Angell.

Richard became Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust in March 2023. He was previously the charity’s Campaigns Director and interim Head of Policy & Public Affairs.

Richard led a year’s worth of activity to mark 40 years since Terry Higgins became the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness and the charity was established in his name. Other key successes include an integral role in securing £20million Government funding for opt-out HIV testing in emergency departments and leading on work to successfully overturn discriminatory exclusions in blood donation for gay and bisexual men and those primarily from the UK’s black communities.

A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Richard was previously Director at think tank Progress and worked with political leaders in both the UK and Australia. He also has a history of providing policy, communications and fundraising strategy advice to organisational leaders across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Join us for an evening of Networking: Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting social & professional relationships.

Conviviality au 'rendez-vous'. 

Buy your drinks at the bar (on the ground floor) before joining us in the room and let's enjoy getting to know each others. 

Timing (approximate):

06:30 pm Start, drink & nibbles purchased from the bar on the ground floor, bring with you to the room, networking.

7:00 pm all participants have the opportunity to introduce themselves briefly (i.e. 1-2 minute).    Such as: "Hi, I am J-F, Professional with Public Relations, Catering Consultancy &  Events experience. ​I get people together and make it happen!" Short and sweet is always best and guests can ask you questions afterward. 

07:30 pm Talk and Q & A  

8:00 pm Dinner - choose and pay for what you want at the bar, in the brasserie on the ground floor  please book in advance so that I can book the table(s),  others can remain in the room or join us at the bar.

9:30 pm Carriages

Members: Free 

Non-Members: £10

Expect a mix of great people and conversation to make meaningful social and business contacts.