Governance at Abbey Trust
At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, our Board have two core functions; to set the strategic direction of the organisation and to ensure financial probity. As a Multi Academy Trust, the Board is responsible for all of the Academies in the Trust. We do this by delegating functions to the Local Governing Body of each Academy through a Scheme of Delegation.
Below you can see our governance structure, and the details of our Committees. Information on individual academy Local Governing Bodies can be found on individual academy websites.
Our Committees
Audit & Risk
Chair: Steve Simkins
Structure: No fewer than 3 members appointed by the Trust Board, a majority to be Trustees. At least one committee member must not also sit on the Finance & Resources Committee.
Remit: To assist the Board in fulfilling its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, internal control, risk management, regulatory control and internal and external audit.
Finance & Resources
Chair: Mark Bennington
Structure: No fewer than 3 members appointed by the Trust Board, a majority to be Trustees.
Remit: To assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the monitoring and oversight of the Trust's financial plans, key enabling resources and strategies.
Standards
Chair: Gefrin Price
Structure: No fewer than 3 members appointed by the Trust Board, a majority to be Trustees.
Remit: To assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities with regard to curriculum, quality of education, standards, performance, progress and outcomes.
People
Chair: Charlotte Holmes
Structure: No fewer than 3 members appointed by the Trust Board, a majority to be Trustees.
Remit: To assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to matters relating to the Trust's workforce.