Our Patron

Service Six is incredibly proud to have had Nazir Afzal OBE as our Patron since 2020. Nazir first joined us as a guest speaker at our third annual TARGET Conference in March 2020, and we were truly honoured when he accepted the position of Patron soon afterwards.

Nazir brings a wealth of experience, passion, and influence to Service Six. His outstanding 24-year legal career includes serving as Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England and Director of London, as well as Chief Executive of the country’s police and crime commission. He is widely recognised as one of Britain's most influential legal figures and has received numerous awards and honours for his work.

Nazir has prosecuted many high-profile cases, including the notorious Rochdale grooming gang — a case later portrayed in the acclaimed BBC drama Three Girls. Beyond his legal achievements, he is an author, national advisor, and global speaker, specialising in issues such as child sexual abuse, honour-based violence, violence against women and girls, and gender-based violence. He also holds Honorary Fellowships at two universities and Honorary Doctorates from three others.

"As Patron of Service Six, I would like to see them move to become the foremost charity in this field, not just in the East Midlands but the country and to be recognised as such. This way they can help more children, more young people and more families to be safe”.

Nazir’s involvement with local communities, the considerable time and attention he gives to charity work and his immense knowledge and drive for child protection, makes us incredibly proud and appreciative to have him support Service Six.

Thank you Nazir for your support as our Patron.

To find out more about Nazir Afzal, visit his official website.