Meet the Team
At the core of Nurtur-Ed is a leadership group with experience in business, education, consultancy and social impact. They are supported by a network of trusted partners who extend the reach and expertise of the organisation.
Andy Lodge
Founder
Andy is a business leader and entrepreneur with a background in marketing, consultancy and workplace wellbeing. He co-founded Nurtur-Ed to bring corporate-level expertise into education and community projects. Andy’s work focuses on helping organisations meet ESG and social value goals while unlocking funding that supports schools, young people and families. With a strong business mindset and a passion for community impact, Andy bridges the gap between commercial strategy and social good.
Noel Ashton
Founder
Noel brings over three decades of experience in financial print and design, having headed production and creative teams for leading city firms. His expertise lies in project management and workflow systems, creating scalable solutions that streamline services and reduce administrative barriers. After years of working with businesses and seeing first-hand the health challenges of office-based staff, Noel moved into wellbeing and workspace solutions. At Nurtur-Ed, he combines his background in operations and process design with a focus on staff wellbeing and training, ensuring services are both efficient and impactful.
Steph Hutchings
Director
Steph is an experienced consultant with a background as a Managing Director and expertise across multiple disciplines. Her skills span data privacy, acquisition integration, change management, operations, and information security. She is a DORA Lead Auditor, an ISO standards specialist, and a mental health and wellbeing advocate. At Nurtur-Ed, Steph combines her technical expertise with her passion for safeguarding and mental health, shaping programmes that are both regulatory-compliant and human-centred.
Adam Matich
Director
Adam is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor and advocate for emotional intelligence. He has secured over £25 million in funding for charities and impact organisations, helping them transform lives, communities and the environment. Adam specialises in building emotionally intelligent teams, creating strong company cultures and supporting SMEs to enhance their social value commitments. At Nurtur-Ed, he brings expertise in business strategy, innovation and scaling impact, ensuring resources are channelled into programmes that make a measurable difference.
