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Trustees of Accordia Academies Trust
Trustees have an important strategic role and play a key part in developing and monitoring school/college life.

TrusteeTerm of OfficeAppointed byBusiness InterestTrustee/Governor of Other Educational establishmentRelationships with  Trust staff members

Trevor Gregory

11 Jul 2023 – 10 Jul 2027

Appointed by academy members

 

 

 

Tony Bramley

20 Oct 2022- 19 Oct 2026

Appointed by academy members

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Judy Balderson

 

Appointed by academy members

None

Trustee of Three Counties Academy Trust (from Dec 2023)

 

Chair of Governors Stoke Prior Primary School (from Nov 2019)

 

LAB  member at St Weonards Primary (from Jun 2023)

 

Member of Hereford and Marches Academy Trust (from Dec 2024)

 

Governor of Hereford College of Arts (from Jul 2021)

 

Trustee of Ashperton Primary Academy Trust (From May 2025)

 

Treasurer of National Association of Small Schools (from Sept 2024)

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Timothy Newsholme

11 Jul 2023 – 10 Jul 2027

Appointed by academy members

 

 

 

Hilary Hall

20 Oct 2022 – 19 Oct 2026

Appointed by academy members

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Governor of Ewyas Harold Primary School from Dec 2022

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Lauren Nash

11Dec 2024-10 Dec-2028

Appointed by academy members

 

 

 

Kevin Braybrook

11 Dec 2024-10 Dec 2028

Appointed by academy members

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Meet our Trustees

Trevor Gregory - Chair of Trustees

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 18/09/2018 Reappointed 01/09/2022. Appointed COG 11/07/2023

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Mr. Timothy Newsholme – Vice Chair of Trustees

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 08/03/2017 Reappointed 01/09/2021 Appointed as VCOG - 11/07/2023

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Judy Balderson  

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 12/12/2019, term extended to 31/08/2025

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Tony Bramley

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED:20/10/2022

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Hilary Hall

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 20/10/2022

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Kevin Braybrook

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 11/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years 

Lauren Nash

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 11/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years 

Associate Trustee:

Dr. Neil Fraser – Safeguarding and Well-being Committee

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 01/09/2018 Reappointed 01/09/2022 

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Ex-officio Trustee:

Mrs. Lisa Appleton – Executive Headteacher  

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 01/01/2015

Members Board 

Graham Briscoe - Chair of Members 

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 11/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Peter Cooper

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 11/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Rev Linde Melhuish

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 20/10/2022

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Trevor Gregory - Chair of Trustees

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 18/09/2018 Reappointed 01/09/2022. Appointed COG 11/07/2023

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Former Members

Lt. Col. Charles Thwaites MBE

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 01/09/2015 reappointed 01/09/2019 term extended to 31/08/2025 Retired 31/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Roisin Burge 

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members

DATE APPOINTED: 26/02/2019, term extended to 31/08/2025 Retired 31/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

Allen Mawby

APPOINTED BY: Accordia Academies Trust Members 

DATE APPOINTED: 22/10/2020, term extended to 31/08/2025 Retired 31/12/2024

TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years

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