Granville retired after more than 40 years as a teacher, the majority of them being at QEH, where he was Deputy Head (Academic). He also taught at Clifton College and at Haydon Bridge High School in Northumberland. He is a private maths tutor and volunteers as a maths tutor with Oasis Brightstowe, Oasis John Williams and Orchard School. Additionally he is a trustee of Hope’s Place.

A long-term admirer of inHope’s work, he is happy to be involved and to put his faith and abilities to work in this way. He has been married to Sandra for over 35 years, with two adult sons whose exploits for Woodlands football team he watches regularly. Granville also admits to supporting Huddersfield Town and is an ardent cricket fan, following the progress of England, and more especially Yorkshire, with great enthusiasm.