Members
Members hold the Academies Trust Board to account for the effective governance of the Trust but have a minimal role in the running of the Trust. It is the Academies Trust Board, Directors, who are the organisation’s key decision makers.
However, Members hold the responsibility for critical decisions, especially if the Trust is deemed to be failing.
Academy Trusts are set up as charitable companies limited by guarantee. As limited companies, it is the charity which is liable for its debts, not the people behind in, who are protected by limited liability. In the case of Academy Trusts, Members’ liability is limited to £10.
While Members have no day-to-day or week-to-week role in running the Trust, a key responsibility is the appointment or removal of Directors. If the Trust is not achieving its purpose the members must consider if this is because the Directors are failing to carry out their three core governance functions. If they conclude they are not, Member need to consider whether to remove Directors, or if other action is required, such as commissioning an external review of governance.
Members
Members (ID 1036)
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Helen Bradley
Helen Bradley
Helen Bradley has been a Member of New College Durham Academies Trust since July 2023. Helen is a qualified solicitor with 20 years' experience working Local Government, specialising in governance.
As a legal practitioner, Board Director and former Company Secretary, Helen has a proven track record of providing effective and constructive challenge as well as promoting and improving good governance
Helen is currently Director and Deputy Vice President of Lawyers in Local Government and is seen as an expert in the field. She is the Director of Legal and Democratic Services of Durham County Council.
Helen is also a foundation governor at her local primary school, which brings invaluable experience in the education sector.
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Joyce Drummond-Hill
Joyce Drummond-Hill
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Christine Warren
Christine Warren
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Linda Wight
Linda Wight
