Trustees
Adam has worked in the property industry for over 30 years, specialising in secondary retail, educational and residential investments. He owned a group of nursery schools until 2024 and has held various directorships including World Cruising, the providers of global blue water sailing events, where he was also a shareholder.
Adam loves sailing and the mountains, with other interests including skiing, photography, cycling and fitness. He is married to Sarah, a former sailor with two Olympic gold medals and numerous world championships to her name, and they have two children.
CHAIRMAN:
ADAM GOSLING OSTJ
Trustee:
Peter Caplan
Peter is an entrepreneur and investor. He has been owner/manager of a number of companies, three of which he sold to US corporates. These companies have ranged in size, with the largest employing over 500 people. With a background in systems engineering and management consultancy, his businesses have been based around information services, telecommunications and electronics technology. His investments include early-stage technology innovation, renewable energy and sustainability. Mid-career, Peter studied corporate finance at London Business School providing a broader academic base for his commercial activities.
A keen sportsman, Peter enjoys regular tennis, cycling and skiing, and is an enthusiastic cinema and theatregoer.
Peter was a trustee of CancerBackup for many years, prior to merging it with Macmillan Cancer Support in 2008. Peter is married to Rebecca, has four children, and lives in Hampshire.
Trustee:
Nick Giles
Nick became a trustee of the Gosling Foundation in September 2019. He is also a trustee of the Blood Pressure Research Trust, based at Bart’s Hospital and a founding trustee of Hoopers Africa Trust, which educates girls from impoverished backgrounds in Kenya.
During his 40 years as a law firm partner, Nick acted for a number of charities, including the legal work to establish the Mayor of London’s Fund for Young Musicians (now the Mayor’s Music Fund.)
Nick is still a consultant to the Lincoln’s Inn law firm where he was managing partner. He also works with a probate research company.
Married with four children, Nick lives in London.
Trustee:
ANDREW MCPARLAND
Andrew originally qualified as a solicitor but spent most of his career as a property developer and investor, working first for Arlington Securities PLC. He went on to found two successful property companies and has worked in the UK with a range of institutions, corporate occupiers and REITs.
Over the years, Andrew has been a non-executive director of a boatyard and an airport as well as a range of companies in hospitality and retailing. He also works as a mentor.
Andrew is married with two adult children and enjoys fitness and tennis, as well as cycling in Africa and elsewhere abroad.