Inner Spark – About Us

Inner Spark is a flagship programme of The Goyal Foundation, a UK charity committed to helping young people thrive.

Launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, Inner Spark delivers free, transformative workshops that build confidence, purpose, and resilience in students across the UK.

We’re a small team backed by big expertise — from our Education Advisory Committee to our dedicated core team and inspiring facilitators, every part of Inner Spark is driven by passionate professionals who believe in the power of young people.

We are guided by professionals, driven by purpose, and united by a shared belief:
every young person has a spark within them.

Scroll down to meet the people behind the mission.

Testimonial

“I thought the workshop was really inspiring. It will really help to build inner confidence in the pupils and give them tools to use for future challenges.”

Teaching Assistant, Sanders School Essex

Our Core Team

Our core team is the backbone of our operations — ensuring every workshop is expertly planned and delivered, while building and nurturing meaningful partnerships. They lead events, support schools and facilitators, and ensure every partner feels valued as we work towards our mission of engaging one million minds by 2030.

Anita Goyal CBE - Chair of The Goyal Foundation

Avnish Goyal CBE - Founding Trustee of The Goyal Foundation

Stephen Burke - CEO of Goyal Foundation and Hallmark Foundation

Roxy Potts - Head of Programmes and Partnerships

Testimonial

“I thought the workshop was really inspiring. It will really help to build inner confidence in the pupils and give them tools to use for future challenges.”

Teaching Assistant, Sanders School Essex

Our Education Advisory Committee

Inner Spark is guided by a dedicated group of education leaders who help ensure our workshops are impactful, relevant, and aligned with students’ needs and national priorities. Their expertise shapes our strategy and keeps us focused on what matters most in schools today.

Eddie Aylett - Principal Bower Park Academy

Patricia Andrews - Governor at Felsted School

Rachna Patel - Vice President, Total Rewards at The Walt Disney Company

Parvis Rahman - Associate Headteacher at North Brent School

John Morris OBE - Director of Academy Improvement, Empower Learning Trust.

Anita Notta - CEO of One Multi Academies Trust

Dr Selva Pankaj - Co-founder of Regent Group

Dr Tharshiny Pankaj - Co-founder of Regent Group

Testimonial

“I thought the workshop was really inspiring. It will really help to build inner confidence in the pupils and give them tools to use for future challenges.”

Teaching Assistant, Sanders School Essex

Our Trustees

Our trustees provide strategic guidance, governance, and oversight to ensure we stay true to our mission and values. With a wealth of experience across education, leadership, and philanthropy, they help shape our vision, hold us accountable, and support our long-term impact.