The people behind the scenes
All of the current Trustees of Sherborne in the Community attended Schools in Sherborne in Dorset, England. They are members of the Old Shirburnian Societies (OSS) to which all former members of the Sherborne Schools belong. It is through the members of the OSS that the current Sherborne in the Community and its anticedants have been supported to work with disadvantaged young people in Central London for over 100 years. http://www.oldshirburnian.org.uk
We are always looking for new trustees so get in touch if you're interested
We are always looking for new trustees so get in touch if you're interested
Chair - James Nurton
James is managing editor of Managing Intellectual Property, part of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC. After leaving Sherborne School in 1992, he studied Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford University and later studied Historical Research at Birkbeck College, London.
He joined Euromoney as a graduate trainee journalist in 1996 and now leads a team of editors, reporters and researchers in London, New York and Hong Kong. He has worked extensively with organisations in the IP field such as INTA and MARQUES, and contributes "The James Nurton interview" to Alicante News each month. Outside of work, he plays cricket for Blackheath CC, enjoys walking and cycling in London, going to the theatre and travelling. He lives in Nunhead, south London, with his wife Rebecca and cat Agnes.
James is managing editor of Managing Intellectual Property, part of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC. After leaving Sherborne School in 1992, he studied Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford University and later studied Historical Research at Birkbeck College, London.
He joined Euromoney as a graduate trainee journalist in 1996 and now leads a team of editors, reporters and researchers in London, New York and Hong Kong. He has worked extensively with organisations in the IP field such as INTA and MARQUES, and contributes "The James Nurton interview" to Alicante News each month. Outside of work, he plays cricket for Blackheath CC, enjoys walking and cycling in London, going to the theatre and travelling. He lives in Nunhead, south London, with his wife Rebecca and cat Agnes.
Treasurer - Chris Thompson
Chris is an Old Shirburnian (Abbeylands, 1972-6). He has recently retired having spent most of his career in the oil and gas industry, and lives in Hampton, Middlesex. He has been involved with various charities over a number of years.
Chris is an Old Shirburnian (Abbeylands, 1972-6). He has recently retired having spent most of his career in the oil and gas industry, and lives in Hampton, Middlesex. He has been involved with various charities over a number of years.
Secretary - Nick Gavin-Brown
After leaving Sherborne School in 1993, Nick studied Ancient & Modern History at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford before converting to law. After some time teaching in China and New Zealand, he trained and qualified as a solicitor in 2002 at Slaughter and May where he worked for ten years, including a stint in Hong Kong. He joined Pinsent Masons in 2010 where he is now a partner in the Banking & Restructuring group.
Nick is a keen cricketer and has played and spectated in many countries around the world
After leaving Sherborne School in 1993, Nick studied Ancient & Modern History at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford before converting to law. After some time teaching in China and New Zealand, he trained and qualified as a solicitor in 2002 at Slaughter and May where he worked for ten years, including a stint in Hong Kong. He joined Pinsent Masons in 2010 where he is now a partner in the Banking & Restructuring group.
Nick is a keen cricketer and has played and spectated in many countries around the world
Trustee - Angus Cater
Angus was educated at Sherborne and is a qualified accountant (ACCA) with an MA in Strategic Financial Management from
Kingston University Business School and an MA from the University of Buckingham in Biography. He is currently working on a PhD thesis at Buckingham on the life of Sir Christopher Chataway, O.S. (1931-2014).
He started his working life in the City where he qualified as a stockbroker before joining Debenhams Ltd on their graduate trainee scheme. In 1982 he started Caters International Ltd (CIL) to export furniture and furnishings to the Middle East. By 1989 the Company was turning over £1 million a year but this all came to an end with the collapse of the housing market in 1990. Angus then moved to SFS Group Ltd, an insurance business, where he became Managing Director in 1994 and Chairman in 2008. In 2020 the business was sold to Endsleigh Insurance (part of the Howden Group) and Angus retired.
Angus was educated at Sherborne and is a qualified accountant (ACCA) with an MA in Strategic Financial Management from
Kingston University Business School and an MA from the University of Buckingham in Biography. He is currently working on a PhD thesis at Buckingham on the life of Sir Christopher Chataway, O.S. (1931-2014).
He started his working life in the City where he qualified as a stockbroker before joining Debenhams Ltd on their graduate trainee scheme. In 1982 he started Caters International Ltd (CIL) to export furniture and furnishings to the Middle East. By 1989 the Company was turning over £1 million a year but this all came to an end with the collapse of the housing market in 1990. Angus then moved to SFS Group Ltd, an insurance business, where he became Managing Director in 1994 and Chairman in 2008. In 2020 the business was sold to Endsleigh Insurance (part of the Howden Group) and Angus retired.
Trustee - Rupert Reed KC
Rupert is a Chancery Commercial barrister practising from Wilberforce Chambers in Lincoln's Inn. He was appointed as a KC in 2014, having in the previous year won 'Chancery Junior of the Year' at the Chambers Bar Awards, been identified as a 'Leader at the Bar' for Chancery Commercial work in Chambers Global, and been included in the Chambers 100: UK Bar list of the top junior barristers across all fields of practice.
He has a wide-ranging Chancery Commercial practice with a particular emphasis on work arising from commercial agreements relating to the transfer, development, financing and management of commercial property. A significant proportion of that work involves allegations of fraud or negligence. He is recommended by Chambers UK Bar as being a leader in the fields of Chancery Commercial, Real Estate litigation and Professional Negligence, and by Legal 500 in the fields of Property Litigation and Banking and Finance litigation.
He speaks French and Arabic, and much of his work is in international proceedings often with a Middle East dimension.
Rupert studied Modern History and French at Oxford (BA Hons, 1st Class with Distinction), Law at Cambridge (MA Hons, Double 1st Class) and at Harvard Law School (LLM). He has been a trustee since 2001.
Trustee - Graham Shaw
Graham is an experienced IT professional and has most recently been the IT Director for EMEA & LAO at Kimberly Clark Professional
After leaving Sherborne School in 1998 (School House), he has worked across multiple industries for Diageo, Financial Conduct Authority and most recently Kimberly Clark. From Sales and Customer Experience roles, more recently he has been responsible for delivering global and regional IT strategies and solutions.
Graham is an experienced IT professional and has most recently been the IT Director for EMEA & LAO at Kimberly Clark Professional
After leaving Sherborne School in 1998 (School House), he has worked across multiple industries for Diageo, Financial Conduct Authority and most recently Kimberly Clark. From Sales and Customer Experience roles, more recently he has been responsible for delivering global and regional IT strategies and solutions.
Trustee - William Salbaing
William brings over a decade of experience in finance, working in a family office with a focus on managing investments and navigating complex financial strategies. He is passionate about sustainable development and community-focused initiatives, and leveraging his expertise to support aspiring young talent. A fitness enthusiast and advocate for personal growth, William is excited to contribute his knowledge and energy to support Sherborne in the Community's mission.
William brings over a decade of experience in finance, working in a family office with a focus on managing investments and navigating complex financial strategies. He is passionate about sustainable development and community-focused initiatives, and leveraging his expertise to support aspiring young talent. A fitness enthusiast and advocate for personal growth, William is excited to contribute his knowledge and energy to support Sherborne in the Community's mission.
Trustee - Lloyd Collier
Lloyd Collier has built a highly successful career in financial services over the last 25 years and in his current role he works closely alongside P/E managers to assist them with the growth and operation of their businesses. When he’s not at work he’s either spending time trying to keep his 2 teenagers off their screens or is escaping them by riding and racing one of his many bicycles!
Lloyd Collier has built a highly successful career in financial services over the last 25 years and in his current role he works closely alongside P/E managers to assist them with the growth and operation of their businesses. When he’s not at work he’s either spending time trying to keep his 2 teenagers off their screens or is escaping them by riding and racing one of his many bicycles!
Trustee - John Shaw
John left Sherborne in 1993, gaining a BA (Econ) from Manchester University and MSC in Land Management from Reading University. He qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1999 and has spent his career working in commercial property, currently working for FTSE 100 British Land plc since 2016.
John is married with three boys and outside of work enjoys playing golf, rugby, football, running & skiing.
John left Sherborne in 1993, gaining a BA (Econ) from Manchester University and MSC in Land Management from Reading University. He qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1999 and has spent his career working in commercial property, currently working for FTSE 100 British Land plc since 2016.
John is married with three boys and outside of work enjoys playing golf, rugby, football, running & skiing.