School "Partners"

Gordon Brown says that every school should have a "partner", apparently meaning a private company, no doubt one that makes generous donations to all three political parties equally, and whose leading lights have the "Ks and Big Ps" to show for it. But can anyone think of other potential "partners" for our schools? Also, can anyone think of other potential members of Brown's new National Council for Educational Excellence, in addition to the venture capital boss whom he has already announced his intention to appoint?