Governance of the Trust
This page is updated regularly. Latest revision 22 May 2026
Overview
The Bishop’s Castle & District Community Land Trust is a Society for the Benefit of the Community, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, company number IP30231R
It is recognised as a Charitable Trust by His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs.
Registration No. EW12300
It is owned by over 300 shareholders, also known as members who meet at least annually (general meetings) to receive reports and elect the board of trustees.
The Trust is governed and its activities are managed by a voluntary board of local trustees, presently including one of our tenants, a retired solicitor, a chartered surveyor, local business owners, a town councillor, and a county councillor.
The board of trustees
Board of trustees
Our board is entirely voluntary, with members elected by shareholders at general meetings.
Jim Gaffney – Chair and Trustee
Polly Goode – Secretary and Trustee
Sam Angell – Trustee
Gee Davies – Trustee
Kate Evans – Trustee
Julie Magil – Trustee
Stuart Phillips – Trustee
Caroline Pinney – Trustee
Andy Stelman – Trustee
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Legacies
General meetings
AGM
We have an annual general meeting each year.
The standing agenda of the AGM is:
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To receive the annual report
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To consider the strategic policies of the association;
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To appoint the auditor;
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To elect independent board members;
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To transact any other general business of the association included in the notice convening the meeting
SGM
Special general meetings may be convened either:
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Upon an order of the board, or
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Upon a written requisition signed by one-tenth of the members stating the business for which the meeting is to be convened
Special general meetings do not transact any business other than what is included in the notice convening the meeting.
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