In this series of thinkpieces, we introduce and explore the concept of a ‘Thriving Trust’. Our first thinkpiece began to define what it means to be a thriving trust through six principles drawn from the #BeingTheCEO framework. In this second thinkpiece, we hear from two highly credible, experienced former trust leaders – David Horn and Charlie Tebbutt, former CEO & COO of the Beckfoot Trust & Forum Strategy Associates – who explore the concept of thriving trusts and the six key principles in more detail, sharing their insight and experience of applying these in practice across a trust.
The Policy Blog – October 2026
Sarah Ginns is Research, Policy and Compliance Lead at Forum StrategyReview of ‘Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools’ by Sean Harris and Katrina Morley OBE ‘Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools’ is a brilliant tool for any educationalist with a...

