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Message from the Chair of Council of Roedean School

Thank you to the many Governors who attended the AGM on Wednesday 15th June 2022 and the reconvened meeting on Thursday 29th March 2023.


On behalf of Council, I am delighted to announce that Mary Henderson OR, current ORA President, has been appointed as President of the Corporation.


I am also very pleased to inform you that Victoria Jenkins OR has been re-elected to Council for a period of five years.


The full list of outcomes of the resolutions, and the election of Trustees and Governors, that took place are listed below under the relevant AGM.

Roedean School incorporated by Royal Charter

To further promote the School and to enhance its status as a leading independent school for girls a petition was made to King George VI to grant the School a Royal Charter of Incorporation. His Majesty granted the School a Royal Charter on 14th December 1938.


Writing at the time, Sir Paul Lawrence (brother of the founders) said:


“The grant of a Royal Charter to a Public School proclaims to the world that it is a first-rate school in every respect. It behoves everyone interested in its success to redouble his or her effort to keep up its high tradition and good name and make it more successful than ever.”


With the Royal Charter the School changed from being a limited company to a corporation. The Royal Charter laid down the new Corporation’s objects and byelaws. The objects included “a School for Girls in which they may receive a sound education including physical and moral training.” The byelaws stipulated how the School would be governed. The members of the Corporation were termed Governors and the business and affairs of the Corporation were to be managed by a Council.


The Corporation holds an Annual General Meeting at which members (Governors) consider the annual accounts and report of the Council and election of the auditors. The members (Governors) of the Corporation are responsible for appointing a President and Vice-Presidents of the Corporation in a general meeting.

Governors are either Old Roedeanians (ORs), or current or former members of Council.

Since 4th August 1966 the School has been a registered charity. The members of the Council are the charity’s Trustees.

 

The Chair of Council in Mr Anthony Millard and Vice Chair is Ms Delva Patman.

The Clerk to the Council is Mr Donal McCarthy, from Judicium Education.

 

Governors’ AGM

  • Governors’ AGM 2022

    The 2022 Annual General Meeting of Roedean School was held on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 6pm at The Caledonian Club, SW1X 7DR. During the meeting it was adjourned, and the Re-convened meeting took place on Wednesday 29 March 2023 also at The Caledonian Club, SW1X 7DR.


    The full list of outcomes of the resolutions, and the election of Trustees and Governors, that took place at the AGM were:


    • Approval of the Minutes of the EGM held on 15 September 2021: The minutes were approved by a majority of Governors in attendance.

    • Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held on 7 October 2021: The minutes were approved unanimously by the Governors in attendance.

    • Resolution to Appoint Mary Henderson OR as President of the Corporation for a period of three years: Mary Henderson was approved unanimously by the Governors in attendance.

    • Receive and consider the Accounts of the Corporation and Annual Report of Council for the Financial Year Ended 31 August: both documents were received and considered.

    • Resolution to approve the appointment of Haysmacintyre LLP as the Corporation’s Auditors for a term of twelve months: The appointment of the auditors was approved unanimously by the Governors in attendance.

    • Election of Trustees (Members of Council): Victoria Jenkins OR was re-elected and Dr Nichola Khan elected, both by a majority of Governors in attendance.

    • Election of Governors: The one applicant to become Governor was approved by a majority of Governors in attendance.

  • 2022 Annual Report

    The new modern format Annual Report and Financial Statements for year ended 31 August 2022, is available via the following link:


    Annual Report and Financial Statements


    This contains the same information as the simple format Annual Report and Financial Statements filed with the Charity Commission available here:


    Charity Commission Annual Report and Financial Statements



    Hard copies are provided on request from governors@roedean.co.uk although we do appreciate all assistance in minimising our environmental impact.

  • Governors’ AGM 2023

    The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Roedean School will be held on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 6.30 pm (registration from 5.45 pm) at The Caledonian Club, SW1X 7DR. The Agenda for the Meeting is:


    5.45 pm – Registration and refreshments upon arrival
    6.30 pm – AGM


    – Welcome by the President of the Corporation
    – Opening Remarks by the Chair of Council
    – Approve the minutes of the 2022 AGM held on 15 June 2022 and of the reconvened 2022 AGM held on 29 March 2023
    – Presentation of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 August 2022 followed by questions from Governors
    – Presentation of the Accounts of the Corporation for the year ended 31 August 2022 followed by questions from Governors
    – Resolution to re-appoint Haysmacintyre LLP as the Corporation’s Auditors for a further term of twelve months
    – Election of Trustees
    – Election of Governors


    7.55 pm – Chair’s closing remarks – formal business of the AGM concludes.
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    8.00 pm – School Updates and Q&A


    Governors will hear an update from Head, Mrs Niamh Green, which will be followed by a Q&A.
    If you have any questions which you would like to be put to the Trustees please send them to RoedeanAGM@civica.co.uk or indicate on the reply slip. Governors will also have the opportunity to ask questions on the night.

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    8.45 pm – Reception


    We will be holding a drinks and canapés reception after the AGM. To aid us in planning, we ask that you let us know if you are intending to stay for this by Wednesday 14 February 2024. You can do so by indicating on your reply slip, or by booking online:


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    If you have any dietary requirements, please indicate on the reply slip or when you are booking online.