Kim Caplin

Kim Caplin is an experienced executive and non-executive leader with a strong track record across the education and charity sectors. She currently holds multiple board-level roles, including Chair of Stratford School Academy and Trustee of Orchard College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT). She has also been Chair of Southwark College (NCG) and served on the Advisory Board of Big Creative Training.

Kim has extensive Further Education experience having held senior leadership roles, including Principal. She has specialised in curriculum and quality development to improve access and inclusion and support HE in the further education space. Having served as a senior examiner for many years, she became trustee of the awarding organisation, OCN London for 8 years, contributing to their agenda to enable every learner to thrive, especially those who have not previously benefited from education.

Her achievements include leading the appointment of a principal at Southwark College and contributing to its transformation. She has also represented governors in several organisations leading to successful Ofsted outcomes.

Kim has effectively overseen charity governance transitions, established new boards, and led safeguarding oversight. She acted as Company Secretary of the New London Community Choir, which she established as a charity in partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra. Her leadership is grounded in the Nolan principles and a collaborative, compliance-driven approach.