Michael Hodgetts

Michael created the Charities Buying Group after reviewing the limited amount of purchasing expertise available within the charity sector.

Michael has an extensive procurement and sales background working previously within the charity, NHS, local government and retail and currently operating as Head of Purchasing for Leonard Cheshire Disability as well as CEO of the CBG , Michael is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Supply and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. With this depth of experience and knowledge, Michael is very capable of helping charities not only understand commercial procurement but in resolving problems and more importantly helping them to reduce expenditure.

Leonard Cheshire Disability Charities Buying Group
Chief Executive
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Neil Lewis CIPS

Neil is a Member of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and has an extensive procurement and planning background with experience of purchasing a wide variety of goods and services.

He joined the CBG from The English Churches Housing Association, where he was Head of Purchasing for a department, servicing and supplying a number of different schemes.Based on his experience, he can offer free advice and direction to any member of the CBG with the aim of helping them achieve their cost saving targets.

Leonard Cheshire Disability Charities Buying Group
Senior Consultant
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Graham Loftus

Graham’s sales and marketing expertise coupled to his practical approach to conducting business, ensures Charity Members receive all the help and encouragement they require to make sensible and cost effective purchasing decisions.

Graham has experience in service, sales and general management. He has operated his own business for many years as a self employed Manufacturers’ Agent, and latterly became National Account Manager for a major manufacturer of capital equipment, supplying most of the largest high street retailers, major care home groups and many NHS hospital trusts.

Leonard Cheshire Disability Charities Buying Group
Consultant
Graham.Loftus@lcdisability.org