Accreditations
At Compass and Covenant Genealogy, historical investigations are backed by rigorous professional standards, strict operational compliance, and recognised industry authority. These credentials ensure that your family tree is reconstructed with the highest tier of research integrity, meticulous data management, and dedicated care.
NVQ Level 3 - Business & Administration
Successful historical investigations depend on more than just archival searches; they require a professional business foundation built on reliability, clarity, and structured compliance. This Ofqual-regulated NVQ qualification underscores the formal administrative expertise and high operational standards I bring to my practice.
When you partner with Compass and Covenant Genealogy, you can trust that your project is backed by seasoned business methodologies, transparent communication, and a disciplined approach designed to deliver accurate, high-quality results.
NVQ Level 3 - Business Skills
Beyond archival expertise, conducting private research requires strong commercial competence and a commitment to professional service delivery. This qualification underscores my training in strategic business principles and client-focused operations.
For clients of Compass and Covenant Genealogy, this means that from our very first consultation, your family history project is backed by professional transparency, clear milestone planning, and a sharp focus on delivering high-quality, impactful results.
Effective Communication Skills
Genealogy is a deeply personal journey that relies entirely on meaningful collaboration, careful listening, and trust. This qualification reflects my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional communication throughout every investigation.
For clients of Compass and Covenant Genealogy, this means a seamless consultative experience—defined by active listening during our initial goal-setting, regular and transparent progress updates, and a supportive partnership from the first record search to the final reveal.
Mental Health First Aid
Ancestral research is about more than just names and dates; it connects us directly to the lived experiences, triumphs, and trials of those who came before us. Holding a Mental Health First Aider qualification reflects my commitment to the holistic care and wellbeing of my clients. I prioritise creating a supportive space where you can safely process your family’s narrative, ensuring that the entire investigative experience is guided not only by rigorous archival standards but also by genuine empathy, respect, and psychological awareness.
Bidding & Tendering Masterclass
Exceptional genealogical research requires more than just a passion for history—it demands absolute precision, structured workflows, and a professional approach to project execution. This qualification highlights my background in managing structured compliance and rigorous professional methodologies.
At Compass and Covenant Genealogy, I apply these exact commercial standards to ensure your family history research is handled with seamless project management, transparent communication, and meticulous detail from start to finish.
Effective Negotiation Skills
Reconstructing a family lineage frequently involves more than just reviewing written documents—it requires connecting with distant relatives, conducting oral history interviews, and navigating sensitive family dynamics or conflicting oral traditions. This qualification underscores the professional diplomacy and strategic communication I bring to every investigation.
At Compass and Covenant Genealogy, these skills ensure that delicate conversations are handled with absolute respect, empathy, and tact, fostering the trust necessary to uncover deeply personal and long-forgotten family stories.
Memberships & Legal
Professional genealogical research relies on robust industry collaboration, continuous development, and a strict adherence to ethical codes. These professional memberships and affiliations connect Compass and Covenant Genealogy to a network of elite archival experts and premier industry bodies, ensuring your family history is explored using the highest level of academic integrity, verified evidence, and peer-reviewed standards.
Society of Genealogists
Entrusting your family’s unique narrative to a researcher requires absolute confidence in their credibility and expertise. Holding Gold Member status with the Society of Genealogists reflects my deep commitment to professional integrity, continuous development, and ethical research.
For clients of Compass and Covenant Genealogy, this credential serves as a guarantee that your ancestral legacy is being traced by a verified professional, backed by the collective knowledge and specialized resources of the country's leading family history institution.
Governing Body for Genealogists
At Compass and Covenant Genealogy, delivering accurate, authoritative results is backed by a dedication to continuous professional growth.
I am currently pursuing a live application to join the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) as an Associate. Navigating AGRA’s respected vetting procedures underscores my commitment to providing clients with the highest tier of historical integrity, research precision, and operational transparency from day one.
Information Commissioner's Office
Tracing your family tree involves sharing personal stories, vital certificates, and sensitive historical data. My registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reflects a foundational commitment to protecting your privacy.
At Compass and Covenant Genealogy, every piece of information uncovered or provided is processed under strict confidentiality protocols. You can explore your heritage with total peace of mind, knowing your data is safeguarded by recognized national privacy and data protection standards.
Policy number
HISCOX 15660143
Start date
30/06/2026
Renewal due
30/06/2027
Providing a reliable, premium service means ensuring that every aspect of our partnership is securely safeguarded. My practice is backed by robust Professional Indemnity Insurance through Hiscox.
For clients of Compass and Covenant Genealogy, this financial and legal safeguard guarantees that your investment and your family’s historical records are handled within a highly secure, responsible, and professionally insured framework, giving you absolute peace of mind from start to finish.