MEET THE TEAM

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY

Gareth is an experienced Grants Director with a decade of work across arts, culture, heritage, and education. He has managed multi-million-pound funding portfolios and supported numerous organisations in shaping their strategies through Theory of Change and developmental practice. Gareth brings a strategic eye to the work of Local History Hub, with a particular interest in how learning about local history can foster a deeper sense of place and community.

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Matthew is a primary teacher with over ten years of classroom experience and a strong belief in the power of local history to build belonging and curiosity. He founded Local History Hub in 2024 to bridge the gap between schools and heritage, creating a national, teacher-led network rooted in place, community, and inclusive storytelling. Alongside teaching, he leads the development of Hubs across the UK, ensuring the work remains practical, meaningful, and grounded in the realities of school life.

DIRECTOR OF INCLUSIVE HERITAGE PRACTICE

Liberty is Head of Learning at the Migration Museum, where she has led the growth of its national education programme since 2017. Under her leadership, the museum now supports thousands of students and hundreds of teachers each year, delivering resources and training in partnership with Multi Academy Trusts, exam boards, and education providers. With a background in the heritage sector and academic training in history and museum studies, Liberty brings a deep commitment to inclusive, place-based storytelling. Her work champions the role of migration in shaping the UK’s past and present.

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM DESIGN

Bio coming soon.