Our governors and trustees play a crucial role working closely with school leaders to provide support, constructive challenge and honest feedback across our schools. They help us to make decisions and shape our Laurus education, ensuring that we remain true to our vision and strategic priorities.

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Structure

Laurus Scheme of Delegation 2026-2027Download

Our full board membership can be viewed here: Governance Structure

  • Charles Nevin – Trustee & Member – Term of Office: 12.01.2012 – 11.01.2028
  • Law Family Educational Trust – Member – Appointed: 01.09.2016
  • Jenny Clough – Member – Appointed: 06.05.2017
  • Martin Vevers – CEO & Trustee – Appointed 16.09.2026
  • Wendy Searle – Member – Appointed 16.12.2025
  • Tony Little – Trustee & Chair – Term of Office: 03.05.2016 – 30.04.2027
  • Dagmar Kershaw – Trustee – Term of Office: 16.03.2018 – 15.03.2030
  • Ravi Kumar – Trustee – Term of Office: 06.11.2017 – 05.11.2029
  • Henry Taylor-Toone – Trustee – Term of Office: 02.11.2026 – 01.11.2030
  • Mike Hurleston – Trustee – Term of Office: 02.11.2026 – 01.11.2030
  • Gill Turnpenney – Trustee – Term of Office 05.05.2022 – 04.05.2030
  • Sally McGill – Trustee – Term of Office 01.09.2022 – 31.08.2030
  • Alan Gilmour – Trustee – Term of Office 01.11.2022 – 31.10.2030
  • Julie Crawford – Trustee – Term of Office 29.11.2023 – 28.11.2027
  • Simeon Mellor – Trustee – Term of Office 06.01.2025 – 05.01.2029

Meeting Minutes

Statutory Information

Trustees Attendance at meetings 2025-2026Download

Trustees Register of Interests – September 2026Download

To contact the Chair of Trustees, Tony Little, please email [email protected] or write to Mr T Little, The Laurus Trust, Cheadle Hulme High School, Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7JY.