John Kay is another original founder of the charity who remains on our Board of Trustees. John joined a local firm of solicitor’s in 1965 and after qualifying with honours in 1971 immediately became a Partner. He was a Senior Partner for over 20 years between 1985 and 2006. On 1st September 2006 he became a full time working Commercial Consultant with the firm.
 
John is heavily involved in a vast range of local networks and organisations including the Rotary Club and various business forums. He is also a supporter of a number of other local Charities in addition to RCT including the NSPCC, the Mayor of Rochdale’s Charity and Springhill Hospice. He is a past president of the Rochdale Chamber Local Council of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.