Trustees
Trustees are unpaid and serve as trustees of the Trust charity, governors of its schools, and non-executive directors of its not-for-profit limited company. Those who serve as trustees have a range of professional backgrounds and experience of value to the Board.
In addition to attending and participating in meetings of the Board, Trustees are expected to sit on one or more of its committees and to attend a range of events. They are expected to have close knowledge of the schools within the Trust. In some cases they are parents of pupils or former pupils of the schools or even have been pupils themselves. However, all Trustees must act independently in accordance with charity law.
Anyone wishing to be considered for appointment as a Trustee should in the first instance contact the Chair of Trustees by e-mail or letter stating in brief terms their background and reasons. Any new appointments are made by the Board as and when a need arises having regard to the skills required from time to time.
Mrs. Julia Burns - Chair
Julia Burns is a retired Head with over 30 years’ experience in independent education. She currently works as a QA Officer for the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (IStip) and delivers training for HMC Professional Development. Julia is also Chair of the Education Committee.
Mukesh Bulsara - Vice Chair (Financial)
Mukesh Bulsara is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and Partner at Coadax LLP, a leading M&A and Strategic Advisory firm. Both of his sons are former pupils of Leicester Grammar School.
Martyn Edwards
Martyn Edwards is Director of External Relations at the University of Leicester. Prior to this he held senior roles at Loughborough University and University of Nottingham. Martyn has worked for more than 20 years in the Higher Education sector.
Nils Feldmann
Nils Feldmann is an architect who grew up and studied in Germany; he has lived in Leicester since 2001 and is the principal of his own architectural practice. His two sons attended Stoneygate School and his older son is a former pupil of Leicester Grammar School.
Duncan Green
Duncan Green is Managing Partner of Pick Everard, a firm of national property and construction consultants. His son is a former pupil of Leicester Grammar School.
Michael Holley
Michael Holley is a Chartered Accountant who has been the Finance Director of a number of local businesses. His two sons attended both the Leicester Grammar Junior and Senior schools.
Dr. Deenesh Khoosal
Dr Deenesh Khoosal has been practising as a Consultant Psychiatrist locally for over 40 years. His three children all went through the Grammar School when it was still in its City Centre site.
Dr. Rohan Saigal
Dr Rohan Saigal is the owner and principal dentist of St Johns Road Dental Practice in Leicester. His daughters are currently both pupils at Leicester Grammar Junior School and he himself is a former pupil of Leicester Grammar School.
The Chair of Trustees can be contacted at chair@leicestergrammar.org.uk or via the main school reception on 0116 2591900.
Founder Patrons
- Christopher Castleman, Esq., F.C.A.
- Michael D. Kirk, F.C.A.
- Hugh C.T. Staunton
Honorary Patrons
- Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey
- Gautam G. Bodiwala, CBE
- Dr. Sarah Dauncey
- The Rt Hon Lord Garnier KC
- Neville P.T. Hall, Esq.
- Mr Nathan Imlach
- Keith J. Julian
- Mrs. Nicola Lynch
- David V.M. Mitchell
- Peter L. Rose
- Prof. Jon Scott