After a decade as a design engineer, Neil transitioned to a deeply fulfilling career supporting young people and their families. With over 25 years of experience, he has become a trusted figure in helping parents, carers, and young people thrive.

Neil works at a boys' secondary school in Kingston, where his role as student support manager reflects his dedication to the well-being of students and their families. His career journey has also included impactful work with the youth offending service and local children and families team's, addressing complex needs with empathy and expertise.

A passionate advocate for fatherhood initiatives, Neil established six dads' groups in Kingston, reaching over 400 fathers, and launched a young dads project.  Additionally, as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for MAN&OY, Neil applies his extensive safeguarding experience to support and protect children.

John has worked with young people and their families for over 25 years. His work has focussed upon marginalised young people who have challenging lifestyles and often underachieve in education, are in care, have special needs, end up committing crime and antisocial behaviour.  John has worked in a variety of organisations in both statutory and voluntary sectors including Barnardos, YMCA, Kingston Council, Surrey County Council, Clubs for Young People and Oxygen.  His roles have included: Education officer – Surrey Youth Justice team; Youth Worker – Kingston Youth Service;  Assistant Head – Pupil Referral Unit;  14 to 19 Education Policy Advisor – Connexions;  and Chief Executive of Surrey CYP.

John is currently the Director of Oxygen, a Christian Youth work charity based in Kingston that works with a range of young people to help them discover their identity and achieve their potential.  They do this through youth clubs, residentials, mentoring schemes, leadership Training and targeted projects.  John is married with three children aged 6, 12 and 16.