Mervyn has worked in the music business in a number of senior roles for over 40 years. He currently runs a partnership marketing agency working with brands in music, sport and entertainment.

Mervyn is a trustee of Arms Around the Child, The Midi Music Company and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. He is a board advisor of 56 Black Men, who campaign for a world where black men are spotlighted for positive contributions as opposed to the often-negative stereotypes projected by the media and to help create a world where black men feel adequately represented, empowered and heard.

Mervyn is a champion of diversity, equality and inclusion. He serves on the EJAG board (Equity and Justice Advisory Group) for The BPI (British Phonographic Industry). He is also a member of The UK Music Diversity Taskforce. He is also Chair of The Inclusion Advisory Group for The London Football Association.

Martin is the fourth generation of his family to enter the movie business, his great-grandfather and grandfather having owned cinemas across London in the twentieth century.

Martin is an accomplished professional with broad experience in the film and video business in both corporate and independent sectors. He has substantial experience in taking a product from concept/script to completion with sales and marketing expertise.

Following early roles in distribution, sales, and marketing for CIC and UIP, Martin became Sales and Marketing Director of Miracle Films and later took on the same role (along with responsibility for acquisition) at Vestron Pictures where he released Princess Bride, Buster, and Dirty Dancing. He was subsequently appointed Theatrical Director of First Independent Films Limited, where he oversaw acquisitions and releases.

In 1999 he set up the distribution and sales company Miracle Communications. He now consults for various theatrical and DVD companies, as well as producers and directors in the planning and releasing of their products into the UK theatrical market. Martin also actively represents several UK companies exploiting their rights for Non-Theatrical and TV sales. He also reads scripts for a number of producers who want a distributor’s point of view.

Recent theatrical releases Martin has worked on include NO, Gloria, Stranger By The Lake, and Salvo. Previous works include Dirty Dancing, Misery, City Slickers, Dumb and Dumber, Young Guns, and The Princess Bride.

“It’s important in today’s fast-moving world to consider and think about those who are less fortunate, those who haven’t been given the chance or opportunity to better their lives. That’s why it’s important for me to contribute my time, to give back and impart my life experiences and knowledge, to try and help people and to guide them on to a path for a better future”.

With three decades in experiential marketing, Andrew Orr knows the industry from the ground up - literally. He began his career as a brand ambassador in the field and climbed the ranks at TRO, part of the Omnicom network, to now lead the agency as Managing Director.

A proud Glaswegian living in Manchester and working in London, Andrew is a fierce advocate for spotlighting the UK’s vibrant regional talent.

His long-standing passion for prison reform drives TRO’s commitment to the second chance community - creating meaningful opportunities and real impact through bold, purpose-led initiatives.

Manisha Knights joined the Board of Trustees in November 2023. Founder and Director at MK Law, Manisha Knights is a lauded solicitor-advocate in both crime and civil law with a reputation for an uncompromising resolve in defence of those accused of serious crimes. She is a member of the Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates and is often invited to join round table meetings.