The Aims of The Russell Martin Foundation
The Russell Martin Foundation is a non-profit organisation (registered charity number 1174134) based in Brighton & Hove which uses the power of football to help change people’s lives. It was set up by professional footballer Russell Martin (originally as the Russell Martin Academy), who wanted to give something back to the city in which he was born.
Vision
For our local community to prosper.
Mission Statement
Using the power of football in our local community to empower individuals to improve their lives and their environment.
Our Values
Opportunity
Inclusivity
Quality
Sustainability
Our Strategy
Find out more about our strategy for the future.
See the planAnnual reportOur Environmental Pledges
- Discourage single use plastics within all of our provision
- Ensure that all company vehicles are hybrid by 2023
- All facility management projects will focus on improving the environment
- All of our alternative education provision include modules on improving the environment
Our Team
Founder
Russell Martin
Founder
Trustees
Russell Martin
Founder and Chair
Kieran Mercer
Trustee
Kay Watson
Trustee
James Burt
Jamie Martin
Trustee
Adrian Batchelor
Trustee
Neal Young
Trustee
Richard Bradford
Trustee
Strategic Team
Dr. Alan Sanders
Chief Executive - Executive & Senior Management Team
Gary Mansell
Director of Football- Executive & Senior Management Team
Jane Coleman
Director of Programmes- Designated Safeguarding lead- Executive and Senior Team
Rob Silver
Head of Finance
Management Team
Dale Hurley
Head of RMA - Senior Management Team
Donna Cox
General Manager & Welfare Officer - Senior Management Team
Sara Hughes
Head of Teaching & Learning Senior Management Team
Jay Lovett
Head of Post-16 Football - Senior Management Team
Charlie Oatway
Relationships Manager- Senior Management Team
Guy Kingham
Head of Compliance
Coaching Team
Jacob Baitup
7-11 Football Co-ordinator
Josh Paton
Schools Football Co-ordinatorr
Callum Kealy
Post-16 Football Co-ordinator
Connor Cox
Football Coach
Jess Barnes
Head of Disability
Lewis Mayer
Facility Operator
Education Team
Danny Cullet
Teaching Assistant
Aithne Missirian
Lead Centre Manager - Brighton
Tom Halls
Centre Manager - Worthing
Matt Drabble
Assistant Head Teaching & Learning
Kim Hammond
Centre Manager - Crawley & DDSL
Carl Southwell
Adult Education Co-ordinator
Carlo Missirian
Qualified Teacher
Ismail Jafar
Teaching Assistant
Kelly Frater
KS2 Transition Co-ordinator
Tyler Russell
Teacher Assistant - Worthing
Tyrone Madhani
Teaching Assistant
Julia Sanders
Teaching Assistant
Jo Kelly
Teacher
Rachelle Martin
Teaching Assistant
Central Services
Chris Whelpdale
Head of Marketing & Comms
Paul Rogers
Commercial Manager
Joel Essex
Media & Comms
Marilena Ward
Admin, Trustees & Bid Support
Gerry Coleman
Project Manager
Heidi Rush
HR Manager
Hilary Chisnall
Finance Assistant
Ambassadors
Chris Ward
Sarah Samagh
Steve Purser
Matt Turner
