Director of Bonas MacFarlane Education and the founder of the acclaimed Independent Schools Show, is respected by hundreds of school heads. He has two sons.

Founder and Director of Bonas MacFarlane Education. Charles has tutored, taught and mentored children, and advised their parents for twenty-five years. He has a young son.

James founded Next Step Foundation as an expert in access to higher education. Prior to joining Bonas MacFarlane, James was head of year in a London school. He completed both his BA in Hispanic Studies and his MA in Politics at Sheffield. James is a trained teacher.

I am a dedicated and accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning education, finance, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Governor on the Board of Governors at New North Academy, I actively contribute to school improvement, curriculum development, and strategic planning. Additionally, my financial acumen was honed during my tenure as an Analyst at TPG Angelo Gordon and as a Corporate Governance Analyst at The Investment Association. I hold a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. My passion for education and commitment to social mobility drive my professional pursuits and my passions range from long distance running to reading.

Brendan is a highly experienced Impact & Evaluation leader, social researcher and author who transformed his lived experiences into a driving force for social mobility. Having received international recognition for his gender research, Brendan also excels in programme design and delivery, and plays a vital role in the Impact, Evaluation and Learning team at the Westminster Foundation. His global curiosity, paired with more UK-centric research in his doctorate from UCL's Institute of Education, demonstrates his passion for social justice, which he aims to bring to the work of Next Step Foundation.