Our management team works to make sure that we're doing the right things for the children and families we serve. Together, the team brings many years of experience from public, private and government sectors, including experience in charitable and voluntary organisations.
has a team of Trustees whose combined skills offer a wealth of experience and contacts to support in its activities. The Trustees meet regularly and contribute directly to the operations. They also demonstrate their commitment by ensuring, along with the Patrons, that all administrative costs are covered, so that 100% of all donations go directly to deliver 's programmes for children.
If you are looking for information on the leaders of individual schools, you can find them under each school's listing on the "Our Schools" page.
management team
Lucy Heller
Chief Executive
Lucy joined in 2004 from TSL Education, a subsidiary of News International, where she was joint Managing Director. Her previous roles include General Manager of The Observer and Executive Chairman at Verso, a trade and academic publisher. She has worked for many years with a number of charitable and voluntary organisations including the Marshall Commission, Community Links and the Bush Theatre.
Jacqueline Russell
Chief Operating Officer
Jacqueline Russell joined the family over ten years ago. She initially worked at Future Leaders as COO, now part of the Ambition Institute, prior to becoming CFO of in 2017.
Prior to joining , Jacqueline had experience of a variety of sectors including hospitality, retail and lottery. She was Finance Director of Geronimo Inns, The Conran Shop, and the inaugural Finance Director of the South African National Lottery, a role she held on secondment from the Camelot Group.
Jacqueline is Chair of Governors for Globe Academy. She is also a trustee for CST, the national organisation and sector body for School Trusts in England and a member of their Finance and Resource Committee.
Jacqueline qualified at Price Waterhouse and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.