How our Trust is organised
Our Trust in governed by Members, Directors and Governors of Local Governing Boards.
Members of Synergy Trust are accountable to the Department for Education for the standards in each of our schools. They appoint Directors, sign off financial statements and can change the Trust’s Articles of Association.
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The Members of Synergy Trust
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Anthony Williams (Chair)
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Philip Dewin
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Bryan Hurst
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Andrew Savage
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In turn, the Members appoint a Board of Directors to ensure the effective running of the Trust and the provision of high quality education in all schools. Directors also oversee the management of finances and property, and ensure compliance with charity and company law.
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The Directors of Synergy Trust
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Chair: Natasha Hutcheson
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Vice Chair: Robin Hanley
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Tracey Hughes
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Deborah Boldero
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Constance Tyce
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Gill Pegg
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Louise Boddie
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Susi Waters
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Phil Beecher
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Louise Lee (Chief Executive Officer)
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Directors serving in the last 12 months: Bryan Hurst, Rob Martlew
Each school has a Local Governing Board that is made up of parents, members of staff and appointed community members. The key role of each Local Governing Board is to ensure that the school’s leadership team is working effectively to improve the quality of education within the institution.
Board of Directors Committee Membership
2023 to 2024
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Finance
Committee
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Audit and Risk Committee
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Pay and Remuneration Committee
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Chair
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Robin Hanley
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Gill Pegg
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Natasha Hutcheson
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Directors
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Louise Boddie
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Louise Boddie
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Robin Hanley
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Deborah Boldero
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Deborah Boldero
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Tracey Hughes
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Tracey Hughes
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Natasha Hutcheson
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In attendance:
Louise Lee
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Natasha Hutcheson
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Gill Pegg
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Louise Lee
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Constance Tyce
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In attendance:
Louise Lee
David Hicks
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In attendance:
David Hicks
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Chief Executive Officer
Louise Lee is the CEO and Accounting Officer of the Trust. Her role is to work with Directors and Headteachers to ensure that an excellent quality of education is provided in every school, and that resources are deployed most effectively.
Chief Finance Officer
David Hicks is the CFO of the Trust. He works with the CEO and Directors to manage all the financial aspects of the Trust.
