Patrick grew up in London’s East End and had a 32 year career in the police service, investigating matters from violent crime to major fraud, and working with law enforcement agencies in Europe and the US, including the FBI.  Since retiring from the police, Patrick has been involved in various charities, including at one point serving as Head of Welfare for one of Europe’s largest grant giving charitable trusts, dealing with child poverty. Following his involvement with the Worshipful Company of Bakers, Patrick has continued his links with the bakery industry in his ongoing role as a Trustee of the Bakers Benevolent Society, which cares for former members of the baking industry.