Our people

Marcus Watkins joined us in August 2022. Marcus has a degree in Biology, a Masters in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement and a PGCE from the University of Exeter.

Margaret Spiers joined us in December 2024 as our Head of People and Culture. Margaret has a degree in Theology from the University of Southampton and a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources Management from the University of East London. Margaret has over 25 years experience of working in human resources and development roles across a number of charities, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Martha Galsworthy joins us in July 2024. Martha has an undergraduate degree in Classics from the University of Oxford, where she was a Student Ambassador. They have also previously worked in retail and volunteered with Girlguiding North West.

Maya Doolan joined us in January 2024. Maya has a degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia. Previously they worked as a Teaching Assistant and Nanny.

Megan Bellamy joined us in July 2023. Megan has a degree in History and completed a Masters in Early Modern History at the University of Sheffield. Megan previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant.

Megan Clarke joined us in January 2024. Megan has a degree in Sociology from the University of East Anglia. They have previous experience as a Scout Leader and previously worked in the service and retail industries.

Megan Haley joined us in March 2023. Megan has a degree in English Literature and History from Newcastle University and previously, volunteered as a tutor.

Megan Hodgkinson joined us in July 2022. Megan studied Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Leeds. Previously, she worked as an Education Executive Officer at Leeds University Union and has volunteered as a Primary school Teaching Assistant.

Megan Ison joins us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in Gateshead/Newcastle. Megan has an undergraduate degree from Newcastle University in Geography. She has worked as a gymnastics coach as well as in the retail and hospitality sectors.

Meg Dunstan joined us in July 2023. Meg studied Geography at St Andrew's University and completed a Masters in Education, Public Policy, and Equity at the University of Glasgow. She previously worked as a Deputy Camp Manager.

Meg Twist joined us in December 2024. Meg has a Film and Television degree from the University of Nottingham. Previously, she worked at holiday camps and performing arts schools, as well as working as a Nanny, and did a placement at a local primary school during university.

Mia Hollis joins us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in Brighton. Mia has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Leeds. She has previously worked as a playworker at Elm Grove Primary School.