The Zinc Venture Builder programme is a full time, 12 month programme that exists to build brand new, mission-driven companies that tackle the biggest social challenges in the developed world. The programme is designed for pre-team & pre-idea individuals which means:Mission-ledEach of our Venture Builder programmes have a single Mission that tackles a big societal problem.Pre-teamYou will join the programme as an individual, form bonds with other members of our supportive cohort and through this, create teams during the first stage of the programme.Pre-ideaWe expect you to come with a passion for the mission but you don’t need to have a strong solidified idea for a solution or business.With the help of Zinc, our unique mix of Founders create scalable products & services that target millions of customers across the globe, based on the best social science research, exponential technologies and creative design.Learn more about Zinc here: www.zinc.vc

I am a trustee and former chair of trustees, and was the founding chair of governors and actively involved in campaigning for and setting up the trust's second school, which includes specialist places for children with autism.The Charter Schools Educational Trust is a growing family of six schools across Southwark, all sharing a commitment to our mission: inspiring and nurturing children and young people in South London to excel through education that transforms lives and strengthens our diverse communities. We are named “Charter’’ after the Parents' Charter introduced by the Government in 1991 to extend parental choice and raise standards.We continue to grow our impact not only through our schools' great work, but also via our Teaching School Hub, Behaviour Hub, Flexible Working Ambassador School, Challenge Partners Hub and Research School. We believe all children and young people should attend a great school with great teachers, and we help schools on their journey to achieving and sustaining excellence.