Meet Our Heroic Team
Vijith Vijay
CEO & Founder
Founder responsible for envisioning Being The Cure's direction and creating its material, working with children in India and the UK to address anti-social behaviour and juvenile crime. Vijith envisions a world community where children can be raised with an innate inclination for heroism to make the world a better place.
Kayser Izard
Chair
Kayser brings over 20 years' experience in education and senior school leadership, with a lifelong commitment to creating safe, empowering spaces for children and young people. Passionate about equity and inclusion, Kayser has championed alternative provision nationally and served as a school governor, coach, and local council candidate — all in pursuit of tackling social inequality at its root.
Manjit Gill
Trustee
A father of four with a 35-year background spanning financial lifecycle, operations, and project management across the public and commercial sectors.
Georgina Pick
Trustee
Georgina has many years of experience in education and a passion for improving social mobility, with particular expertise in curriculum development. Georgina believes education should build knowledge and character together, and is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for children and communities.
Deborah Speakman
Trustee
Deborah is Head of Moreton Hall Prep School in Shropshire, where a culture of respect and belonging sits at the heart of school life. Deborah has worked with a variety of organisations that promote social inclusion and cohesive, positive communities, bringing that values-led experience to the trustee role.
Lee Jarrett
Trustee
Lee has many years' experience in senior finance and operational leadership, helping organisations turn ambitious ideas into sustainable growth. Lee believes that strong, purpose-led organisations can be a powerful force for positive change, and brings strategic, commercial and governance experience to Being The Cure, helping the charity to grow its impact and its support for children and young people.