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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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    Steven Irvine-Duffy

    CEO

    With over 17 years of experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and governance across both corporate and charitable sectors, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully managed large-scale budgets, ensured regulatory compliance, and delivered impactful outcomes. Previously I have served as a North East Area Manger and FCA Approved person for a FTSE 250 finance organisation and 12 years as a Finance Director for a regional third sector organisation.  Currently, I serve as the founder and CEO of Ability Consultants, where I lead a mighty team generating over £15m p.a. in funding for the VCSE sector from Trusts & Foundations. I also hold leadership roles as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors at Wessington Primary School and as Vice Chair and Treasurer at ReportOUT, where I focus on governance, funding and finance. 

      

    Driven by a strong commitment to ethical governance, transparency, and organisational financial development, I’m proud to have joined the Board of Trustees of Consilium Academies. I look forward to applying my experience in financial oversight, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to support the organisation’s mission and help drive positive change. 

      

    Having ran competitively at a younger age I’m also a seasoned runner, running most days. I live with my partner and two kids so my spare time is made up of lots of family activities visiting farms, parks and National Trust sites.

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