Come and meet Greg Stafford (MP), Harry Hugo (Chairman Farnham Town FC and Co-Founder Goat Agency) and Hayley Pope (GTP). Members will hear on the latest news on local and national politics, a true Farnham success story from Hugo and an update on the latest on the accountancy changes specifically for SME. Three fascinating speakers all with strong interests in Farnham.
Greg Stafford MP represents Farnham and Bordon, serving Farnham, Bordon, Haslemere, Liphook and surrounding villages. He is an Opposition Assistant Whip and sits on the Health & Social Care Select Committee. Before Westminster, he built a career improving healthcare. As Director of Policy & Engagement at NHS England’s GIRFT programme, he worked with clinicians to spread best practice, reduce waste and deliver better outcomes. From 2014 to 2022 he led the Conservative Group on Ealing Council, gaining a reputation as a determined and effective local leader. With local roots to Waverley - he champions small businesses and high streets, campaigns for better SEND provision, supports farmers and pensioners, and tackles rural crime. He is equally outspoken on foreign policy, calling for a clear-eyed approach to hostile states and a robust defence of British interests.
Harry Hugo is a serial entrepreneur. He co-founded the Goat Agency in 2015 at age 20. They achieved worldwide success in connecting brands to the, then quite new, world of influencers. In 2022, Harry got involved in Farnham Town FC and, as Chairman, has overseen a period of great success both on and off the pitch. Back to back promotions mean the team is now competing in the Southern League Premier Division, and infrastructure investment around the ground has seen attendances increase tenfold.
Hayley Pope is not your 'standard' Accountant is probably the best place to start. She Qualified ACCA in 2011 having studied while working full time and raising her children. Anyone who knows her knows she doesnt really do things by halves, it’s very much all or nothing. Hayley wears her heart on her sleeve and tell it how it is which most people seem to appreciate, especially in business. When setting up GTP Accounting & Business Services back in early 2019 all the hunger and desire she had to help SME's become the businesses they wanted to be, became the focus of what we aimed to achieve.
