Our governance structure ensures accountability, strategic direction, and safeguarding for all young people in our care.

Governance

How we are governed

Releasing Potential is governed through a two-tier structure consisting of the Trustee Board, which provides charity-wide oversight, and the School Governing Board, which focuses specifically on educational provision and school performance.

Trustees

The Trustee Board holds overall responsibility for the charity, providing strategic direction and ensuring compliance with charity law and regulations.

Our Trustees

  • Paul Jenkins – Chair
  • Peter Stanway – HR
  • Paul Suter – Finance
  • Dawn Carman-Jones – School Governance
  • Sally Garett – Education Leadership
  • Mark Lavington – Outdoor Education
  • Mike King – CEO
  • Emily Spring – Clerk to the Trustees & Governors

Last updated May 2025

School governing board

The School Governing Board provides focused oversight of the school’s educational provision, performance, and compliance with Department for Education requirements.

Our school governors

  • Catherine Canon – Chair
  • Karen Velasco – Safeguarding
  • Sara Lewis – School Staff Rep
  • Olly Parker – Head of School
  • Peter Stanway
  • David Butterworth
  • Mike King – CEO
  • Emily Spring – Clerk to the Trustees & Governors

Last updated May 2025

Charity information

  • Charity Number: 1097440
  • Company Number: 04622100
  • Proprietor: Mike King
  • Chair of Trustees: Paul Jenkins
  • DfE Number: 850/6093
Begin their journey with Releasing Potential

Want to refer a young person to our services? We welcome enquiries from education professionals, parents, carers and local authorities about 11-18 years olds who might benefit from our personalised approach to learning and development.