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Jennifer posing for a picture

Jennifer Grace

Events Coordinator for the Guildford & District branch Jennifer helps run competitions for her branch and believes that we can learn from the younger generations

 A young lady and an older man sitting inside a conference room with blurry images of other people in the background.

Erin Young

PSC alumna and ESU volunteer Erin spent a year in Long Island on the Secondary School Exchange, where she discovered the true value of civil discourse

 A picture of the front of Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House Member Facilities

A message from Jane Easton, Director-General

 Louis Preston holding a piece of paper in his left hand and shaking a young student right hand on stage.

Louis Preston

Co-chair of the Young Members’ Forum and PSC alumnus Louis enjoys volunteering with the ESU and once appeared on the small screen

 Ismaeel Amin posing for a passport style picture

Ismaeel Amin

Ismaeel coordinates the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition in Manchester, and is an advocate for the benefits of oracy in communities

 R W Humphreys posing for a picture

Richard Humphreys KC

ESU alumnus and Trustee Richard was an exchange student to Indianapolis in 1981, and is an advocate for public speaking and debate

 A close-up picture of James Raven and Prince Philip with two women in the background.

Looking back

Members remember their encounters with the Duke of Edinburgh, our former president

Philip Maunder

Interim Chair of the Board at the ESU and Chair of the Devon & Exeter branch Philip is a staunch supporter of the ESU's mission

 Laurence Mutkin posing for a picture

Laurence Mutkin

ESU Trustee and an alumnus of the Secondary School Exchange, Laurence has worked for companies including Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas and owns a surprising collection

Teacher testimonials

Teachers tell us about the difference our work - and our members’ support - makes
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