The Museum is overseen by our Board of Directors, who have a wide variety of skills and experience.

 

  • Major General (Retd) Neil Sexton - Chairman
  • Andrew Bulpitt - Vice Chairman
  • Caroline Hopkins - Treasurer
  • Andrew Simkins - Company Secretary
  • Colonel Timothy Pittaway
  • Colonel Ed Butterworth
  • Brigadier (Retd) David Short
  • Colonel (Retd) Paul Edwards
  • Paul Beaver
  • Rhonda Smith
  • James Johnson
  • WO1 Oliver Bryan

 

ROLE OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES

The Museum’s board members are described as Directors but are also Trustees of a charitable company that runs the Museum’s business. In accordance with the Articles of Association, these two boards are therefore responsible for the general management and control of the Museum and of the Trading Company, and for the appointment of the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is accountable to the boards for the care of the collection and other assets of the Museum, for the general administration of the Museum, including the promotion of its educative function, and the effective performance of the Trading Company. In discharging their duties, the boards:

· Focus on those tasks reserved to it as the guardian of the respective organisation’s interests

· Consider and approve a strategy to achieve the aim and vision of the museum and its trading company

· Approve an annual plan and budget drawn up by the Chief Executive

· Hold the Chief Executive to account in the delivery of the Annual Plan.

Both boards meet simultaneously every 2 months and the term of office for members is 4 years, extendable to a maximum of 8 years. Prospective and new members might wish to consult: “The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do” (Charity Commission May 2018).

 

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

The Development Committee is constituted by and is accountable to the Board of the Museum in supporting the Museum’s efforts to raise funds to resource development projects and support continuous enlargement of its reputation and reach.

The Committee is chaired by a Trustee for a term of 3 years, and comprises at least 2 further Trustees, the Chief Executive and up to 3 other external experts ideally with expertise in fundraising, event management, media/social media communications with other Museum team members in regular attendance. The Development Manager acts as Secretary.

The Term of Office for members is 3 years with the option of a maximum of one further term of 3 years. The Committee meets every 2 months (or as directed by the Chairman) prior to each Museum board meeting.