Albert ran his own business employing up to 1000 people with a turnover of £60m, which operated from 5 megastores throughout the North East, eventually selling to B&Q in 1999.
Founding his own charitable trust in 1977 he has been involved in numerous charitable organisations including the Butterwick Hospice where he served as Chair of Trustees for almost 15 years; he spearheaded the development of a purpose built 10 bed hospice, day care centre and children’s hospice.
He was fundamental in the development of a local church starting with 8 people and growing to a 100 seater purpose built church and conference centre. Albert also founded the Tees Valley Christian Forum comprising of 80 faith based charities working in all sectors of the community.