Our people

Bessie Farr joined us in July 2024. Bessie completed a degree in English and Music at the University of Southampton and a Masters in Migration and Diaspora Studies from SOAS. Previously, they volunteered as a Youth Service volunteer at the Baytree Centre.

Bethany Raine joined us in July 2024. Bethany has a degree in Youth and Community Work from the University of Huddersfield and a JNC Youth Work Qualification. Previously, Bethany has worked as a Youth Worker at different charities.

Beth Gilbert joined us in November 2024. Beth has an English Literature & Drama degree from the University of Birmingham. She has six years worth of experience working in the charity sector and with children and young people.

Bonnie Bain joined us in January 2025. Bonnie has an MA in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. Bonnie was an English teacher at BSC Education and Simply English Edinburgh. She has also previously worked in retail and hospitality at a range of locations.

Buse Aygun joined us in October 2025. She studied History and Politics at the University of Nottingham and completed a Master’s in Politics and Economics of the Middle East at King’s College London. She has previously volunteered as a mentor with IntoUniversity, worked as a Teaching Assistant supporting SEN children, and tutored English and History.

Caera Broad joined us in July 2024. Caera has a degree in International Relations and Japanese at SOAS, University of London. Previously, she has been invovled in various youth work organisations in the UK and overseas, and they spent a year working as an English teacher in Thailand.

Calum Morley joined us in July 2023. Calum studied Philosophy at the University of Glasgow and previously volunteered as a mentor at IntoUniversity Govan.

Cameron McArthur joined us in April 2026. Cameron has a BA, MA, and PhD in Music (Composition) from the University of York. He has previously worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer at the University of York, and as a Visiting Music Teacher across schools and colleges in the North East and North Yorkshire.

Camilla Shearing joined us in August 2022. Camilla has a degree in Education Studies from Bishop Grosseteste University. Previously, she worked in Primary schools and in Customer Service roles.

Carla Hall joined us in April 2024. Carla has a degree in Drama and English Literature from the University of Winchester and a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Southampton. Before working for IntoUniversity, they developed writers for the not-for-profit ArtfulScribe. During this time, Carla also taught Creative Writing classes at MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton.

Char Brockes joined us in April 2025. Char studied Acting and Community Theatre at East 15 Acting School. She has worked across the arts industry since leaving drama school, including as a facilitator for young people, using drama and art to build confidence and self-expression. She also works as a drama teacher for early years.

Charis Harvey joined us in July 2023. Charis studied Education Studies with Geography at Durham University and previously worked supporting young people with employment and work readiness skills.