Our trustees are the driving force behind our organisation, with responsibility for governance of our charity and giving direction as to how it is managed and run.

Muir Miller
Chair of Trustees
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Muir is our Chair of Trustees. He has been on the Trustee Board for over 3 years, previously serving as the Vice Chair of Trustees. He also sits on the Finance & Business Resources Committee and Ascent College Governing Body.
“I was born and educated in Scotland before moving down south after studying at university. I am a Chartered Engineer with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA and have a wide ranging business experience in a number of sectors including marine engineering, petrochemicals, utilities, and the renewable energy sector.
For over 12 years I held the position of Managing Director for Peel Energy (a renewable energy company that designs, builds, owns and operates wind farms and other renewable assets) which is part of the Peel Holdings Group.
I spent 10 years as a Project Director responsible for a large infrastructure project in the middle of Bangkok, Thailand, along with my family (having promised my wife we would only stay for one year!!).
I have had experience as a Trustee on the Board at Bangkok Patana International School for 4 years and served on the Board at Trafford College (North & South) for 8 years. I am currently a business mentor with The Prince’s Trust supporting young people to start their own business.
I live in Lymm with my wife and sons and am very much enjoying my role as a Trustee helping develop the new ambitious forward strategy.”

Karen Morley
Trustee
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Karen joined the trustee board in November 2022.
Karen has over 20 years in Human Resources operating in Senior Management and Executive positions. Karen is a chartered fellow of the professional body the chartered institute of personnel and development (CIPD).
Karen has held HR Director positions in the Construction industry across UK and Ireland leading teams of HR specialists and working as part of the Executive team to deliver business strategy.
Karen has also a keen interest in Corporate Responsibility and has worked with Business in the Community (BITC) to source employment opportunities for young people and developed training programmes for apprentices.
Karen currently offers HR support to businesses through a consultancy service.
She lives in Cheshire with her partner and two English Bulldogs, Betty and Tom.

Paul Carpenter
Trustee
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Paul is currently Chief Financial Officer of Mediq UK & Ireland, a healthcare solutions group serving the NHS, private institutions and other medical providers.
Prior to this role Paul has held CFO and managing director positions in UK and international businesses within bio-pharmaceuticals, retail and engineering. His experience spans from private equity to Fortune 500 companies, delivering significant performance improvement through both organic and M&A strategy.
Paul is a former Foundation Governor and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee of a 2000+ student 6th form college and is now delighted to be a trustee at the Remarkable Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering autistic individuals and their families through integrated services and support. This together with other social charitable activities gives Paul an opportunity to contribute significantly to realizing young people’s potential in society.

Stuart Canning
Trustee
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Stuart serves as the Executive Director of Commercial and an employee owner at Seetec, where he leads the company’s commercial strategy, overseeing legal, compliance, contract management, and health and safety. His responsibilities also extend to the Project Management Office (PMO), procurement, estates, and facilities, ensuring Seetec’s operations align with strategic goals and high standards. As a statutory director of Seetec, a community interest company, Stuart plays a key role in shaping its direction and impact.
Bringing over 25 years of expertise in managing and negotiating complex contracts across the public and private sectors, Stuart has held executive roles at major organisations, including Capita and A4e. His experience spans commercial strategy, contract negotiations, risk management, project oversight, and supplier relationships.
Beyond his role at Seetec, Stuart is a trustee at the Remarkable Group, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering autistic individuals and their families through integrated services and support, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful social impact.

Interested in joining our team and helping change lives?
If you are interested in getting involved with our organisation, whether it’s helping out at events, fundraising for us or becoming one of our full time team members we are always happy to talk through your options and hear how you can become part of the remarkable mission.