Trust Governance
Governance Structure 2023-2024
1. Worcester Diocesan Academy Trust (Corporate member)
2. Bryan Allbut
3. Alan Soper
4. Dr Margaret James
5. Rev. Ruth Walker
1. Alan Soper (Chair)
2. Phil Mitchell (Vice Chair)
3. Hugh Richards
4. Claire Davies (CEO)
5. Tim Reid
6. Sam Porter
7. Chris Stephens
8. Nigel Petrie
9. Vacancy
Board of Directors / Trustees Information
| Directors | Term Date Start | Term Date End |
| Ann Mundy | 22-Sep-16 | Resigned 15 June 2018 |
| Sean Witheford | 22-Sep-16 | Resigned 5 November 2018 |
| Margaret James | 22-Sep-16 | Resigned 31 May 2021 |
| Ruth Walker | 15-Oct-18 | Resigned 31 August 2022 |
| Hugh Richards | 22-Sep-16 | 21-Sep-24 |
| Philip Mitchell | 22-Sep-16 | 21-Sep-24 |
| Claire Davies | 23-Apr-18 | N/A |
| Alan Soper | 15-Oct-18 | 14-Oct-26 |
| Sam Porter | 20-May-19 | 19-May-27 |
| Nigel Petrie | 08-Jul-19 | 07-Jul-27 |
| Chris Stephens | 08-Jul-19 | 07-Jul-27 |
| Tim Reid | 14-Jul-21 | 13-Jul-25 |
Board Attendance at Meetings 2023-2024
| Trustee | Meetings Attended | Out of a Possible |
| Hugh Richards | 5 | 5 |
| Claire Davies | 5 | 5 |
| Philip Mitchell | 4 | 5 |
| Tim Reid | 4 | 5 |
| Christopher Stephens | 4 | 5 |
| Nigel Petrie | 4 | 5 |
| Alan Soper | 4 | 5 |
| Samantha Porter | 2 | 5 |
The Directors of the Trust Board declare the following Interests:
Hugh Richards:
Barrister and Director of No5 Chambers Ltd. Chair of Chaddesley Corbett Educational Foundation
Membership of the Planning and Environment Bar Association, the National Infrastructure Planning Association and the Diocesan Synod (Worcester) and DBF
Chairman of the House of Laity
Phil Mitchell:
Membership of Moons Moat Conservation Group
Tim Reid:
Diocesan Director of Education for Worcestershire Diocese
Claire Davies:
CEO and Accounting Officer for the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust
Alan Soper:
Teign Housing - Non Executive Director
Front Row Ventures Ltd
Director with Bishop Anthony Educational Trust
Alfrick and Lulsley Community Shop Ltd
The Hereford Academy Endowment Fund
Chris Stephens:
Trustee for Malvern Special Families
Nigel Petrie:
Director for the Council for At Risk Academies (CARA)
Director - Bright Franchising LTD
Terms of Reference