Mike Gaskell

Mike is educated to degree level in Law and has been a qualified Solicitor of the Supreme Court for nearly 40 years’. He previously worked in general property and commercial law but after finding his passion for work that can improve the lives of others, he began his 35 year career working specifically for housing associations. Mike has been engaging in charity and voluntary work to support a range of organisations for over 25 years. 

In 2006 he became Manchester office Managing Partner at Trowers & Hamlins and during his time there the office’s business more than doubled in size. He retired from this position and practicing law in 2019 and has been our Chair of Trustees since January 2018. Mike brings passion and enthusiasm to his leadership of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change alongside his expertise and significant experience.