Sir Bryan Thwaites, FIMA, FRSA (born 6 December 1923) is an English applied mathematician, educationalist and administrator.
Thwaites' first appointment, on graduation, was as a Science Officer at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington (1944–1947).
[3][4] In 1951 he returned to his old school, Winchester College, as an Assistant Master, teaching mathematics (1951–1959) and remained in secondary education for most of the 1950s.
He was also commissioned as a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch) (RAFVR(T)) from 1952 to 1958.
The SMP began as a research project but was then formalised as a charitable trust: Prof. Thwaites was the founding Director.
In later life, Sir Bryan sought to downsize and divest himself of his assets to serve good causes.
[12] In 2022 Sir Bryan made a significant donation towards the provision of an updated core facilities block at The Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre ('CYE') based since 1985 on The Cobnor Estate, within Chichester Harbour.
The resulting ~£2m new build; termed 'Project Delta' during its development, was subsequently completed in Oct 2023, being renamed 'Thwaites House' upon opening.