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Trusted Expertise. Real Impact.
drb partners with schools and academies across the UK to provide clear, strategic financial leadership and trusted advisory support. With over 25 years of experience in the education sector, we are known for our practical approach, deep understanding of school and academy finance, and unwavering commitment to integrity and quality.
We work collaboratively with education leaders, governors, and trustees to strengthen financial sustainability, support effective decision-making, and build confidence at every level. Our services are designed to be flexible, proportionate, and focused on long-term impact—helping schools and academies remain financially resilient while keeping educational outcomes at the heart of every decision.
- Education specialists
- Trusted partners
- Impact focused
The enthusiastic team behind drb
Andrew Pilmore
CEO
David Bagley
Executive Director
David Farrah
Director
Lee Schofield
Director
Emma Bagley
Director / Team Leader
Nikki Foster
Head of Operations and People
Julie Pilmore
Executive Consultant
Lyndsey Clarke
Executive Consultant / Team Leader
Shiva Bhargav
Academy Accountant / Team Leader
Phil Evans
Senior Finance Consultant
Sandra Swain
Senior Finance Consultant
Jo Jones
Schools Finance Consultant
Neil Pettitt
Schools Finance Consultant
Elfrida Asante
Academy Accountant
Arwinder Kaur
Schools Support Consultant
Elaine Kent
Schools Support Consultant
Tina Bagley
Schools Support Consultant
Seb Bagley
Schools Support Consultant
Cara Wilson
Schools Support Consultant
Suzanne Bowater
Schools Support Consultant
Nigel Smith
Internal Control Officer
Sue Lowry
Auditor
Tracy Davis
Network Coordinator