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Welcome to the King's College School LGBT+ Knowledge Network


The main aim of the LGBT+ Knowledge Network is to provide a social and support network for LGBT+ alumni and their allies, to support the school in maintaining an inclusive culture, and to provide our global alumni community with a network that supports their careers and life beyond King's. Membership is open to all alumni who wish to support the Network's aims. 

Meet the Global Chair, James Smith (OK 1995)

James (He/Him) graduated from King's College School in 1995. After a gap year working as a laboratory technician at an international school in Switzerland, he pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Warwick, graduating in 1999. James's career began at the BBC, where he held various roles in technical project management and engineering operations. His expertise led him to significant positions, including managing venue technology for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and later roles at SkyTV and the BBC.

In 2016, James moved to Australia, where he contributed to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and held leadership roles at the 2018 Invictus Games and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. He also worked within the Queensland Government, delivering capital investment projects for the Courts Service. Most recently, he served as the Chief Information Officer for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games until the event's cancellation, and he is now the Director of Court Technology Services within the Queensland Government.

James is a passionate advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights, having been involved in numerous initiatives, including the London 2012 LGBT+ working group, BBC Pride, and the Queensland Government LGBTIQ+ committee. James lives in Brisbane with his husband of 11 years and continues to support LGBTIQ+ representation and acceptance in all areas of life.

Meet the UK Chair, Freddie Shuffrey (OK 2012)

Freddie Shuffrey (OK 2012)

Freddie graduated from KCS in 2012 after completing his International Baccalaureate. He then went to Wadham College at University of Oxford, graduating with a BA in History and Politics in 2016. He joined the Civil Service Fast Stream in 2017 and did postings at multiple Departments, including Defra, MoD and the Trade Department, working on everything from heating decarbonisation to tackling the illegal wildlife trade to improving contract management on the Defence Estate. Since graduating from the Fast Stream in 2020, he's worked in the International Biodiversity and Climate Directorate at Defra, leading teams on international environment negotiations at the G7 and G20 (which has taken him to India, Japan, Brazil and other countries) and more recently on international conservation issues. He has always been involved in the LGBT Networks at both university and work.

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Contact the Chair to find out more about how you can be supported by other members of the King's community, if you are interested in setting up an event, or in becoming an LGBT+ Ambassador in the country or city in which you live.

Past events

Guests enjoying our Benefactors' Garden Party

In July 2023, we hosted our annual Benefactors’ Garden Party to celebrate and thank our generous community members. More...

We welcomed over two hundred alumni, parents, staff, former staff and volunteers to our annual Benefactors' Garden Party in June. More...

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