Trustees
The remit of Trustees
Each Trustee is:
- a trustee of the Academy Trust: responsible for the governance and supervision of the Academy Trust and its committees (including LGBs) and executives (including the EP and Head of Schools); and
- a charity trustee with responsibility for protection of the assets of the Academy Trust.
In simple terms, the Trustees "manage" the affairs of the Academy Trust and are responsible for its day to day running.
The appointment of Trustees
Trustees shall be appointed in accordance with Articles 46 to 50 of the Articles of Association.
Constitution of the Board of Trustees
The Articles require there to be a minimum of three Trustees (although the number is not subject to any maximum). The constitution of the Board of Trustees is set out in the Articles. The Board is constituted as follows:
- Up to 9 trustees appointed by the Members;
- the Executive Principal;
- a number of Co-opted Trustees (appointed by Trustees who are not themselves Co-opted Trustees).
In accordance with the Articles, the Trustees shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among their number each academic year.
A database of the trustees can be found by clicking on this link: Get Information About Schools.
The table below has been compiled in accordance with the ATH, it contains the prescribed details of trustees who have served at any point in the last 12 months.
This page is updated annually in the autumn term and when any changes are made to trustee membership.
Current Trustees
| Elliot Bennett |
| Laura Ellis-Philip - Vice-Chair of Trustees |
| Mary Ellen McCarthy - CEO |
| Emily Fisk |
| James Orbell |
| Alison Osmond |
| Marijke Reid |
| Jo Roberts - Chair of Trustees |
| Tajinder Salotera |
| Jenny Sansom |
| Annette Stark |
| Louise Sunderland |
| Rachel Tillen |
| Ray Vango |
| Name | Date of Appointment & Termination | Term of Office & who appointed | Relevant business & pecuniary interests | Governance roles in other educational institutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elliot |
29/11/2023 |
4 years Members |
No relevant interests to disclose | None outside LLT |
|
Laura |
10/5/2017 |
4 years Co-opted by Directors |
No relevant interests to disclose |
Parent Governor at The Magna Carta School |
| Emily Fisk | 01/09/2026 | 4 years Co-opted by Directors | No relevant interests to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Mary Ellen McCarthy | 01/10/2013 | Ex-officio – Executive Principal | LLT Employee | None outside LLT |
| James Orbell | 12/07/2021 re-appointment 12/07/2025 |
4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interest to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Alison Osmond | 28/03/2018 re-appointment 28/03/2026 |
4 years Members | No relevant interests to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Marijke Reid |
26/03/2024 | 4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interest to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Jo Roberts (Chair) | 01/09/2023 | 4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interest to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Tajinder Salotera | 20/04/2022 re-appointment 20/04/2026 |
4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interests to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Jenny Sansom | 20/04/2026 | 4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interests to disclose | Clerk to the Unity Schools Trust |
| Anette Stark | 28/03/2023 | 4 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interest to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Louise Sunderland | 29/11/2023 |
4 years Members |
No relevant interests to disclose | None outside LLT |
| Rachel Tillen | 01/11/2024 re-appointment 01/09/2026 |
2 years co-opted by Directors | No relevant interest to disclose | None outside LLT |
|
Raymond Vango |
01.10.2013 |
4 years Members |
No relevant interests to disclose |
None outside LLT |
| Stepped down in last 12 months | ||||
| Ian Ingham | 01.10.2013 re-appointment 29/11/2021 |
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| Peter Rodin | 01.10.2013 re-appointment 29/11/2021 |
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| Central Team | Role | Relevant business & pecuniary interests | Governance roles in other educational institutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kober | Deputy Executive Principal | LLT Employee | None outside LLT |
| Sharon Muir | Head of Finance | LLT Employee | None outside LLT |
| Jess Tozer | Head of Operations | LLT Employee | None outside LLT |
| Trustee Meetings Attended (Attended/Possible) | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Bennett | 2/3 | 2/3 | 2/3 | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Laura Ellis-Philip | 2/3 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Mary Ellen McCarthy | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Emily Fisk | - | - | - | - | - |
| James Orbell | - | - | - | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Alison Osmond | 3/3 | 1/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Marijke Reid | - | 1/2 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Jo Roberts | - | - | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Tajinder Salotera | 2/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Jenny Sansom | - | - | - | - | 1/1 |
| Annette Stark | - | - | - | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Louise Sunderland | 3/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| Rachel Tillen | - | - | - | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Raymond Vango | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Stepped down in last 12 months | |||||
| Ian Ingham | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 | 0/0 |
| Peter Rodin | 2/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 0/0 |
