Richard Brundle -  Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk

Richard Brundle worked in the Inland Revenue for over 43 years. In that time he covered all aspects of personal taxation and undertook the full range of duties within the department. This was an excellent grounding as when he became the management inspector in the Great Yarmouth Tax office he had the knowledge to understand all of the duties being undertaken by the staff members. When computers were introduced into the Eastern Region in 1985 he was part of the training team, which led to a keen interest in the departments computer systems. In the last 5 years of his revenue career his knowledge and expertise in both tax procedures and computer systems were fully recognised as he worked as a special advisor on 3 major projects undertaken by the department. In addition to his role as a regional –controller he likes to see clients where a volunteer is not readily available.

richardbrundle@hotmail.com

Alex Stewart -  Scotland

Alex started out working as a telegraph boy for the Post office  unaware of his 'green credentials' at the time. He then spent 37 years with HMRC before accepting retirement.Whilst with HMRC he was involved in the assessment and collection of taxes which also took him into the area of compliance and employment status. During a  working career break in Spain Alex was able to use his skills to help expats and clients with their tax concerns. He also dealt with his mothers financial affairs prior to her death, making him fully aware of the problems encountered by older people.

stewart286@hotmail.com

Denis Madden - Cheshire, Cleveland, Clwyd,Cumbria, Durham, Gwynedd, Humberside, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear & Yorkshire

Denis spent 43 years with HMRC and dealt with Income tax, Corporation tax and Capital Gains tax. Some of his job titles included District Inspector in both local and specialist offices, Head Office Specialist on PAYE Operations and Employer programme and Team Leader and Assistant Director for Special Projects. Since Mentor for the Prince's Trust, the Vice Chair, Director and Trustee of the Manchester CAB and Chair of HR Sub-Committee and Joint Forum. Last but not least Denis is a Regional Co-ordinator and Volunteer for TOP.

tdmadden@talktalk.net

Alan spent almost 44 years with HMRC devoted to a whole range of direct taxation issues relating to individuals, partnerships and corporate entities.   Prior to retirement in 2005 worked for many years as Assistant District Inspector  involving  investigative and technical issues in the field of company, and multinational company, taxation. 

Passionate about TOP and the valuable role it plays in bringing help to those most at need.

muttonalan@supanet.com

Robert Peel - Kent, London, Surrey & Sussex

Robert Peel worked for the Inland Revenue for over 29 years and was Assistant Director in Business Tax prior to early retirement when the merger with HM Customs and Excise took place.  For the last 12 years of his career Robert specialised in the taxation of financial institutions, particularly life insurance companies.  He also built several IT systems for the Inland Revenue including one used to manage work on the proposed Budget measures and progress with drafting the Finance Bill.  As well as being a TOP Regional Co-ordinator, Robert has built TOP’s IT system for managing all contact with clients, volunteers and venues as well as producing management information for the Trustees. 

robert.peel.mail@btinternet.com

John Whiting -  Midlands

John worked for HMRC for 43 years joining as a Tax Officer and retiring 3 years ago as a Senior Inspector. John sits as a Magistrate on the Leicester bench which he has enjoyed doing for 13 years, does volunteer driving for a local charity and also helps out with invigilating. He wanted to use his tax knowledge to help others and joined TOP shortly after retiring.

whiting103@btinternet.com

Malcolm Chamberlain  - South and West Wales

Malcolm retired from HMRC after neary 40 years, having worked not only in the UKbut also in Malawi on a contract with the Ministry of Overseas Development. For the last 8 years he was part of a small team operating a Mobile Advice Centre Vehicle. This he took around the Country, you may have seen him at agricultural shows or in the local shop car park. He gave help and advice to the general public and covered Wales and the Midlands. In recent years he set up and carried out "Outreach" Tax surgeries in South Wales and the Midlands. Since retiring he has been a volunteer for TOP and recently took on the role of regional Co-ordinator for South Wales.

malcolmchamberlain2009@yahoo.co.uk

Julie Ramsey - Northern Ireland  

Awaiting Bio.

taxvol.ni@yahoo.co.uk

Lynne Goalby- Gloucester, Hereford & Worcester, Shropshire, Staffordshire Warwickshire & West Midlands

lynne.goalby@gmail.com