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. Chris Stephens (Vice Chair)
3. Hugh Richards
4. Claire Davies (CEO)
5. Tim Reid
6. Sam Porter
7. Jonathan Chenevix-Trench
8. Marcus Iles
9. Sarah Riley
10. Claire Daffern
11. Vacancy
Board of Directors / Trustees Information
| Directors | Term Date Start | Term Date End |
| Ann Mundy | 22 September 2016 | Resigned 15 June 2018 |
| Sean Witheford | 22 September 2016 | Resigned 5 November 2018 |
| Margaret James | 22 September 2016 | Resigned 31 May 2021 |
| Ruth Walker | 15 October 2018 | Resigned 31 August 2022 |
| Nigel Petrie | 8 July 2019 | Resigned 30 November 2023 |
| Philip Mitchell | 22 September 2016 | Resigned 31 December 2023 |
| Hugh Richards | 22 September 2016 | 21 September 2024 |
| Claire Davies | 23 April 2018 | N/A |
| Alan Soper | 15 October 2018 | 14 October 2026 |
| Sam Porter | 20 May 2019 | 19 May 2027 |
| Chris Stephens | 8 July 2019 | 7 July 2027 |
| Tim Reid | 14 July 2021 | 13 July 2025 |
| Marcus Iles | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2027 |
| Jonathan Chenevix-Trench | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2027 |
| Sarah Riley | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2027 |
| Claire Daffern | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2027 |
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
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
Samantha Porter:
Ex Officio Governor Leckhampton CofE Primary School
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