Michael is a qualified economist & corporate treasurer, his youngest daughter attended Market Field School where Michael has been a governor for many years. He has extensive experience in financial governance having chaired the audit committees of Colchester PCT & Colne housing society. He is currently a Mental Health Act Manager for HPFT NHS Trust

Roger Morris, (born 1968), studied Chemistry at Imperial College, London, and then Theology at Trinity College Cambridge. He has been in ordained ministry since 1993 and Bishop of Colchester in the Diocese of Chelmsford since 2014. Roger is married to Sally, a Headteacher in a Secondary School and a Minister in Secular Employment (MSE). They have two daughters.

Roger is Chair of Trustees of Innervation Trust (who run a schools collective worship project called iSingPop) and is also a Member of the All Saints Academy Trust (Halstead) and a Trustee of the Keys Co-operative Academy Trust.

He is Patron of the Abberton Rural Training Partnership, Colchester Foodbank, Beacon House, Colchester and Tendring Youth Enquiry Service, Korban (a housing project for vulnerable young people) and CYO (Colchester) (who provide chaplaincy and prayer space activities in schools). He is also President of St Helena Hospice.

Recently, Roger has been involved as a member of the Essex Resilience Forum (as part of the Greater Essex response to COVID-19) and has chaired the Faith and Community Tactical Coordinating Group. He is also serving on the Essex Climate Commission and the steering group for Essex 2020.

Roger stage-manages the Canopy Stage (previously ‘The Performance Café’) at the annual Greenbelt Christian Arts Festival and is a keen supporter of Bristol Rovers Football Club.

Dr Caroline Haynes is now retired having spent 37 years in schools, 20 years as a Headteacher of two large comprehensive schools in Essex and finally as Executive Headteacher of two AET academies.

In 2007 Caroline was Head Teacher of the year in the Eastern Region and in 2008 she won the Education category in the Daily Telegraph “Great Britons” Award.

Caroline is a National Leader of Education and was an elected member of the first Eastern Region and North East London Regional Schools Commissioner’s Academy Headteacher Board.

Prior to her retirement, Caroline, in collaboration with Essex LEA and Market Field School, was proud to set up the Autistic Support Centres at Thorpe Campus and Frinton Campus of Tendring Technology College.

She is now a Vice Chair of the Vine Schools Trust and Chair of the Standards and Performance committee

Jeff has recently retired from being the CEO of the Sigma Trust, the largest Multi Academy Trust working solely in Essex with over 11,000 pupils and 1600 staff working within its academies. Prior to this role, Jeff was Principal of Clacton County High School for 9 years and, in his last year in charge, saw the school achieve the highest Progress 8 outcomes in Essex. Jeff taught Maths for 36 years in a range of schools across London, Surrey and Essex. He is passionate about collaborative working between schools and played a key role in the establishment of North East Essex Education Partnership (NEEEP), the predecessor of Sigma. He has a keen interest in curriculum innovation and believes this is a key ingredient in maximising the outcomes for all pupils, particularly those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. Jeff has also been Chair of the Management Board of North East Essex Additional Provision School (NEEAPS) since 2013.

Michael is a qualified economist & corporate treasurer; his youngest daughter attended Market Field School where Michael has been a governor for many years. He has extensive experience in financial governance, having previously chaired the audit committees of Colchester PCT & Colne housing society. He is currently an Associate Mental Health Act Manager for HPFT NHS Trust.

RUSSELL IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEADER AND BOARD ADVISOR WITH OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE LEADING LARGE MULTI-DISCIPLINED, MULTISITE TEAMS AND MANAGING COMPLEX GLOBAL BUDGETS (UP TO £300M). CURRENTLY CHIEF OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AT A MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM, RUSSELL BRINGS A KNOWLEDGE OF CYBERSECURITY, OPERATIONAL RISK AND COMPLIANCE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Susanna Frost is the HR Director to Fred Olsen Ltd. In addition to her HR expertise, Susanna achieved a post-graduate diploma in Employment Law to enhance her knowledge of UK employment law as her previous experience had included employment law for Europe and other parts of the world. Susanna is keen to give back to the world of education and give children today the best experience possible.

Alan is the ECC elected County Councillor for the Division including St. Osyth, Thorrington, Alresford, Great Bentley, Point Clear, and Brightlingsea. He has a background in Financial Management and was a governor at Market Field School before becoming a trustee.

A philanthropy, impact strategy and multi-generational specialist, Jon has enjoyed the privilege of working with some of the most entrepreneurial and passionate individuals, their families, and advisors to design philanthropic strategies which incorporate impact investing within their portfolios.

With a focus on international development, education and engaging marginalised communities. Jon has over 15 years’ experience in impact strategies. Holding senior posts within diverse global organisations including the SESA Community Ltd, The Philanthropy Club, INGO - WaterAid, along with the Charities Aid Foundation. Jon brings to the team experience advising on high value philanthropy, fundraising, social enterprise, alternative and social financing. A unique perspective bridging both sides of the funding journey. And the skill set to identify and build alliances that achieve long term systemic, social, economic, and environmental impact.

Michael Lucking brings extensive experience in business management and operations to the board of trustees. With a career spanning over three decades at Tesco, Michael has developed a broad skill set that includes business and finance management, operations, and project leadership. His progression from store management to Business and Finance Manager reflects his ability to adapt, manage complex operations, and deliver results in a large-scale, high-performing environment.

Michael’s experience managing diverse teams and driving profitability offers the trust a solid foundation in operational efficiency and financial governance. His understanding of customer service and retail sales, combined with a focus on cost control and profit optimization, will help ensure that resources are allocated effectively, and financial targets are met.

Michael’s background equips him with the leadership and organizational skills needed to support the growth and strategic development of the trust ensuring that the trust continues to meet the needs of its students and staff.

Gary graduated with a degree in linguistics in 1979 and completed his PGCE in Physical Education in 1980. He began his teaching career in mainstream schools in Oxfordshire and London, gaining early promotions.

In 1984, Gary transitioned to a residential unit for pupils with mild learning difficulties. He then moved to a support unit for students with emotional and behavioural disorders. This experience led him to Market Field School, where he has remained ever since.

Gary served as Head of School at Market Field for 20 years until 2016 when the school established a multi-academy trust, and he became the executive head and CEO of the Hope Learning Community.

Additionally, Gary led the Essex Special Schools Education Trust (ESSET) for 10 years.

In recognition of his contributions to education, Gary was awarded an OBE in 2018.