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    Welcome to our Trustees and Members page

    Here, you can learn about the dedicated individuals who lead and support our mission. Our Trustees provide valuable expertise and direction, ensuring we continue to move forward with purpose. Meanwhile, our Members are the heart of our organisation, contributing their passion, time, and energy to help us achieve meaningful change. Together, they form a strong community committed to making a lasting impact.

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    David Harrison

    COO

    Member since December 2019

    Current work role and responsibilities: Chief Operating Officer, St Teressa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. Responsible for HR, Estates, Governance, and Growth/Onboarding.

    Governance experience: Chair of Governing Bodies since 2003; Chair of intervention Boards since 2016; Trustee of large MAT in 2011-12; Trustee/Chair of Acorn Trust from 2019 till merger in 2021; Vice Chair/Chair of Epworth Education Trust, the religious responsible board for Methodist Education in England.

    Why did you become a Member?: I was asked to join the members board by a Trustee. I accepted because I felt I could add value to the role with my previous governance experience. I also wanted to gain the experience from this role, as I had never served as a member before.

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