Tom has a degree in History and Modern Languages. He began his career in financial services in New York, Munich and London. In 1983 he was elected as MP for Bolton West and served as a Government Whip and Minister, in first the Department of Health then the Home Office. On leaving Parliament in 1997, he served as Chairman of the The Family Survival Trust (formerly FAIR) and for 5 years as President of FECRIS, the French based Europe-wide federation of cult victim family support groups. He has consulted for a number of healthcare concerns.

Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. is a writer and educator specializing in the social psychology of ideological extremism and other dangerous social relationships. She is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at London South Bank University, and previously taught at Birkbeck, University of London. She teaches a course on Cults and Totalitarianism at the Mary Ward Centre. She is the author of two books: Inside Out: A memoir of entering and breaking out of a Minneapolis political cult (Grey Door, 2002) and Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in cults and totalitarian systems (Routledge, 2016).

Jacky graduated as a dental therapist in her mid thirties and went on to complete a Masters Degree in Dental Law and Ethics. She was born and raised in the Exclusive Brethren (now known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church) who do not condone higher education. It was only leaving this group that enabled the progression of studying. For the past 10 years Jacky has been active in raising awareness of the harm caused by cults and in supporting members who want to leave such groups.

Jude supports the charity’s work through her role as a trustee and co-treasurer. With personal experience of high-control groups, she assists lawyers on related cases, conducts historical research, supports victims, and helps share information and build connections within the field. She is also involved with the National Working Group against Spiritual and Religious Abuse (NWG SARA) and engages in awareness-raising activities online.

Naomi has a career spanning major organisations including Coca-Cola and, most extensively, the NHS. With a strong background in corporate governance and organisational development, she has held senior roles, including Chief of Staff at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, and now works with NHS boards to support challenged teams nationwide.

Naomi is a committed advocate for cult education and survivor support. Having grown up in the Jesus Army/Jesus Fellowship, she co-founded the Jesus Fellowship Survivors Association in her 30s, and for the past decade has been actively involved in raising awareness, campaigning for justice, and supporting those affected by high-control groups.

Naomi has a young family and enjoys getting out in nature where possible.