Edward Vansittart Neale
(1873 - 1891)
Born in Bath and graduated from Oxford. Barrister and successful Chancery Lawyer, he was a Christian Socialist who spent a fortune setting up numerous
He offered his services to the original Central Board, before having his position formalised in 1873 and taking the organisation through to its registration under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act. Later, he proved instrumental in the foundation of the International