Passionate about improving the life chances of children and young people through education, training and impactful youth provision. Originally a PE teacher, I founded Lifetime in 1995 - a training business that went on to become the UK’s largest apprenticeship and skills training provider. I sold the Lifetime Training Group in 2016 and since that time have been involved in a number of businesses and charities that seek to have a positive impact on people’s life opportunities. Now I’m actively developing and investing in a number of brilliant businesses all at different stages of growth. I focus my investment in Bristol based businesses either through Origin or the Bristol Private Equity Club. I also invest alongside Private Equity and take an active role in education focussed businesses.My goal with Origin Workspace is to create a collaborative space where businesses can start and grow in a supportive environment. It took me many years to build my first business because I began with zero connections - by helping young business to collaborate and network with other businesses and experienced advisors, I hope to help these business accelerate their growth. All profits from Origin are used to support entrepreneurs and charities in the Bristol area.My goal with scale up business, Bud is to create a market leader in the EdTech sector. Bud is a complete solution for the management and successful delivery of apprenticeships, including learning, funding and management. Ultimately, my ambition is to drive up the quality of skills delivery and maximise the impact that skills funding can have on individual learners and the businesses they work for.My role with private equity backed apprenticeship provider, Paragon Skills is to support the executive team in the creation of effective strategy, the delivery of goals and objectives and achieving the next phase in its growth plan. I’ve never lost sight of my passion for teaching. I want to make a difference in the lives of young people by inspiring them to truly engage in what they are passionate about. I have recently taken on the Chair role of Youth Moves that has partnered with OnSide to bring a fantastic new Youthzone to South Bristol. Established from the proceeds of the sale of Lifetime Training Group, The Frankham Family Charitable Trust supports charities with the mandate to help children and young people.