Our people

Rebecca Walker joins us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in London. Rebecca has an undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature from King's College London and a Masters in Comparative Literature from University College London. Rebecca has worked as a student mentor at King’s College London and as an English Language Assistant with the British Council. Rebecca has also worked as an administrator in the public sector.

Rhiannon Jeffs joined us in April 2024. Rhiannon is studying for a degree in Theatre at the University of Chichester. Previously, she worked as a backstage hand at Trinity Theatre, a Junior Ensemble Director and as an Acting Teacher at TheatreTrain.

Rishi Jindal joined us in August 2020. Rishi studied Ancient History at the University of Durham. He previously volunteered with CATSS (Children Achieving Through Student Support), taking children and young people who may otherwise not get the opportunity, on day trips and residential trips.

Robbie Cheyne joined us in April 2025. Robbie studied Youth & Community Work at the Open University. He previously worked as Head of Programmes at London Youth, Senior Youth Engagement Manager at Y Care International, and Youth Consultant at YMCA England, as well as a youth worker at various youth centres across London for the Local Authority.

Rory Brooks CBE founded the private equity group, MML Capital, in 1988. He is the Chairman of the Quintessentially Foundation. His family philanthropic engagements span poverty research, social justice, higher education and contemporary art.

Rose Farley joined us in August 2022. Rose has a degree in Psychology from the University of Nottingham. Previously, she worked as a Care Assistant as well as volunteering at a local Primary school.

Rosie Alexander joined us in November 2024. Rosie has a Psychology degree, with a specialism in Clinical Health, from the University of Glasgow. She was previously a mentor at our Govan site and also has volunteering experience at social enterprise Creatovators CIC.

Rosie Beaumont joined us in August 2024. Rosie has a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham and previously volunteered as a mentor at our Nottingham Central centre.

Rosie Doyle joined us in August 2020. Rosie studied English and French at the University of Southampton and has experience working in various roles within SEN teams, including working as a Learning Support Assistant, an Academic SEN Tutor and an SEN team leader.

Rosie Dunford Wood joined us in March 2023. Rosie studied History of Art at the University of Edinburgh and previously worked as a Nanny and Tutor.

Rosy Smith is our Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (South of England and the West Midlands) and is currently on maternity leave. Rosy joined us in August 2012 and was previously our Centre Leader at East Ham, our BlackRock Partnership Manager and our East London and Clacton Cluster Manager.

Safiyyah Boxall joined us in July 2024. Safiyyah has an undergraduate degree in Social Science from the University of of Brighton. They have previously worked as an English tutor and Mentor.