Governors
About
I was delighted to be appointed as Chair of Roedean Council in January 2024, having previously served as Chair of Education and Safeguarding following my appointment to Council in 2023.
I would like to thank my predecessor Guy Perricone and am looking forward to leading Council in the development of Roedean’s strategy as we move towards our 150th anniversary in 2035.
Roedean is a wonderful, diverse and ambitious community, committed to delivering the very best of all girls boarding and day education.
As with all independent schools, we can never stand still, but must seek to innovate and to continually improve all that we do. There are inevitably challenges as well as exciting opportunities as we look to the future.
As I set out at the recent AGM of the Corporation my prime aim is bringing “unity of purpose” to our work. I am delighted to be working with Council and the Senior Leadership Team of the School as we develop the School’s next five year plan and its strategy in the lead up to our 150th anniversary in 2035.
I am equally committed to engaging with and listening to feedback as part of our strategy development, and by working together with all stakeholders – staff, students, parents, ORs and Governors – I am determined to help shape a strong future for Roedean as one of the UK’s premier girls’ schools.
In coming months I look forward to meeting many more pupils, parents and ORs, whose insights and feedback will be key in shaping our future. For the same reason, at the AGM it was wonderful to meet a range of OR Governors, and I am delighted to be joined on Council by the new elected trustees.
The results of the AGM elections are that Karoline Molberg OR has been re-elected to Council, and Althea Wolfe (former parent), Natalie O’Connell (current parent) and Camilla Macpherson OR were also all elected.
All bring significant knowledge of the School and its holistic ethos, and a range of valuable skills to Council. All have a deep commitment to helping Roedean continues to meet its aim to inspire and challenge every student to develop her strengths and passions, to seek the highest academic and personal standards for herself and to develop strong foundations for the future in a rapidly changing world.
The Annual Report for 2021-22 is available to those interested in reading more about the governance, leadership and management of Roedean. This can be found at Roedean Annual Report & Financial Statements – Year Ended 31 August 2022 by Roedean School. The 2023 Annual Report will be published later this year.
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
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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:
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Approval of the Minutes of the EGM held on 15 September 2021: The minutes were approved by a majority of Governors in attendance.
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Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held on 7 October 2021: The minutes were approved unanimously by the Governors in attendance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Election of Governors: The one applicant to become Governor was approved by a majority of Governors in attendance.
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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.
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Governors’ AGM 2023
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Roedean School was held on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 6.30 pm 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:
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Approval of the minutes of the 2022 AGM held on 15 June 2022 and of the reconvened 2022 AGM held on 29 March 2023: The Minutes were approved by a majority of the Governors in attendance.
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Receive and consider the Accounts of the Corporation and Annual Report of Council for the Financial Year Ended 31 August 2022: both documents were received and considered.
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Resolution to re-appoint Haysmacintyre LLP as the Corporation’s Auditors for a further term of twelve months: The re-appointment was approved by a majority of the Governors in attendance.
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Election of Trustees: There were five candidates for four Council vacancies. As a result, and as called by the Chair of the Meeting, voting was conducted by way of a poll. The voting was as follows:
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Frances Graham OR – 74 votes
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Camilla MacPherson OR – 247 votes
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Karoline Molberg OR – 242 votes
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Natalie O’Connell – 242 votes
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Althea Wolfe – 244 votes
Camilla MacPherson, Karoline Molberg, Natalie O’Connell and Althea Wolfe are therefore duly elected as members of Council.
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:
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Approval of the Minutes of the EGM held on 15 September 2021: The minutes were approved by a majority of Governors in attendance.
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Approval of the Minutes of the AGM held on 7 October 2021: The minutes were approved unanimously by the Governors in attendance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 was held on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 6.30 pm 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:
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Approval of the minutes of the 2022 AGM held on 15 June 2022 and of the reconvened 2022 AGM held on 29 March 2023: The Minutes were approved by a majority of the Governors in attendance.
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Receive and consider the Accounts of the Corporation and Annual Report of Council for the Financial Year Ended 31 August 2022: both documents were received and considered.
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Resolution to re-appoint Haysmacintyre LLP as the Corporation’s Auditors for a further term of twelve months: The re-appointment was approved by a majority of the Governors in attendance.
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Election of Trustees: There were five candidates for four Council vacancies. As a result, and as called by the Chair of the Meeting, voting was conducted by way of a poll. The voting was as follows:
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Frances Graham OR – 74 votes
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Camilla MacPherson OR – 247 votes
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Karoline Molberg OR – 242 votes
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Natalie O’Connell – 242 votes
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Althea Wolfe – 244 votes
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Camilla MacPherson, Karoline Molberg, Natalie O’Connell and Althea Wolfe are therefore duly elected as members of Council.
