Trustee

Richard worked for BP Plc for 16 years across a number of different businesses and roles including Research Chemist, Commercial Manager and Negotiator, with responsibility for negotiating with governments and international oil companies. After leaving BP, Richard founded Chapter2 in 2018.

His greatest joy is a long walk in the mountains with family and friends, ending at a pub serving fine ale.

  • Andrea Smith

    Operations Manager

    Andrea has worked with young people for over twenty years as a teacher and a youth/school's worker, and …

  • Cerys Silley

    Mentor Manager

    Before joining Chapter2, Cerys worked in education with disadvantaged young people in Reading, with a focus on teaching Maths in …

  • Christina Pepper

    Director of Mentoring and Office Manager

    Before joining Chapter2, Christina worked in arts and education with a specific focus on engaging vulnerable and hard-to-reach …

  • Claire Bankole

    Trustee

    Claire studied medicine and paediatrics before focusing her talents on youth and community work. She has worked in this field …

  • Guy Pritchard

    Trustee

    Guy is married to Esther and they have four children. Guy loves to test his patience and self-control on …

  • Irwin Buchanan

    Trustee

    Irwin recently retired from being the CEO of ICN (International Care Network) in Bournemouth, (a refugee charity which has a …

  • Pete Willmot

    Project Manager

    Pete has over 15 years of experience in the charity and volunteer sector, managing teams of over 100 volunteers. He …

  • Richard Kay 

    Founder

    Richard leads the Chapter2 staff team as well as taking responsibility for the strategy and vision of the charity.

  • Rob Lewis

    Mentor Manager

    After training as a teacher with Teach First, Rob taught French and Spanish for eight years in both the state …