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Who leads it
- Rachael ProsserDirector · since 2024
- Paul Robert AucklandDirector · since 2024
- James Kenchington CardwellDirector · since 2024
- Sotiris GeorgiopoulosDirector · since 2023
- Dan HopkinsonDirector · since 2021
- Nigel James BessantDirector · since 2021
- Paul DenniffDirector · since 2018
- Jonathan Robson PurdyDirector · since 2014
- Gordon Clement DrakeSecretary · since 2015
Previous officers 31
- Tracey Ann Pitcher 2021-2024 View profile
- Paul Royce Bircham 2021-2024 View profile
- Thomas Hugh France 2021-2021 View profile
- Stephanie Eilidh Anderson 2020-2026 View profile
- Paul Geddes 2017-2021 View profile
- James Mcomish 2014-2020 View profile
- David John Shattock 2012-2014 View profile
- Stuart James Lacey 2010-2021 View profile
- Roger David Hey 2010-2012 View profile
- Ashley Francis Pocock 2009-2010 View profile
- Dave Mutton 2008-2014 View profile
- Harvey Jones 2008-2023 View profile
- Anthony John Mcentee 2005-2014 View profile
- Susan Edna Burrows 2004-2010 View profile
- Gareth David Pearson 2004-2008 View profile
- Anthony Clive Woods 2000-2009 View profile
- John Winkle 1999-2005 View profile
- Christopher John Lott 1998-2004 View profile
- Hugh Westcott Spicer 1998-2004 View profile
- Michael Howard Madison 1997-1998 View profile
- Andrew Talbot Chenhall 1997-1998 View profile
- Kevin David Lee 1997-2021 View profile
- Paul Whiteman 1997-2000 View profile
- Michael John Boxall 1997-2008 View profile
- Michael David Mackey 1997-1999 View profile
- Denis Linford 1997-1997 View profile
- William Daniel Landels 1997-1997 View profile
- John Edward Michael Dillon 1996-1997 View profile
- Clare Alice Wilson 1996-1997 View profile
- Brian O'Shea 2008-2015 View profile
- Robert Ian Higson 1998-2008 View profile
Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.
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About
- Incorporated
- 31/10/1996
- Also a registered charity
- The CO Research Trust
Ownership
Owned by (4) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.
- National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) PLC
25-50% shares, 25-50% voting · notified 2016-04-06 - National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) PLC
25-50% shares, 25-50% voting · notified 2016-04-06 - National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) PLC
25-50% shares, 25-50% voting · notified 2016-04-06 - National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC
25-50% shares, 25-50% voting · notified 2016-04-06
Group
- Electralink Limited
is controlled by National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) PLC
Evidence
active 25-50% shares, 25-50% voting · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register - National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) PLC
is controlled by National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Holdings Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register - National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Holdings Limited
is controlled by National Grid Electricity Distribution PLC
Evidence
active 50-75% shares, 50-75% voting, appoints directors · notified 2023-12-05 · source: Companies House PSC register - National Grid Electricity Distribution PLC
is controlled by National Grid Electricity Distribution Holdings Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2021-06-14 · source: Companies House PSC register - National Grid Electricity Distribution Holdings Limited
is controlled by National Grid Holdings ONE PLC
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2021-06-14 · source: Companies House PSC register - National Grid Holdings ONE PLC
is controlled by National Grid PLC
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register
Ultimately controlled by National Grid PLC.
98 other companies in this group
- National Grid Electricity Distribution Generation Limited
- NG Nominees Limited
- Natgrid ONE Limited
- National Grid North SEA Link Limited
- Cniguard LTD
- National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC
- WPD WEM Holdings Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution PLC
- WPD WEM Limited
- National Grid Offshore Limited
- National Grid Helicopters Limited
- National Grid Viking Link Limited
- National Grid (US) Investments 4 Limited
- National Grid Twenty Eight Limited
- National Grid Twelve Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Holdings Limited
- WPD Share Scheme Trustees Limited
- Natgridtw1 Limited
- National Grid Holdings ONE PLC
- Ngrid Intellectual Property Limited
- National Energy System Operator Limited
- Nget/SPT Upgrades Limited
- National Grid Partners Limited
- EMR Settlement Limited
- Lattice Group Employee Benefit Trust Limited
- National Grid Carbon Limited
- National Grid Interconnector Holdings Limited
- Eastern Green Link 1 Limited
- National Grid Plus Limited
- Britned Development Limited
- The National Grid Youplan Trustee Limited
- National Grid Electricity Group Trustee Limited
- Elexon Clear Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) PLC
- National Grid UK Limited
- BSC CO Limited
- National Grid Property Holdings Limited
- NGT TWO Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution Holdings Limited
- National Grid Blue Power Limited
- National Grid IFA 2 Limited
- National Grid Telecoms Limited
- National Grid UK Pension Services Limited
- National Grid Interconnectors Limited
- Western Power Pension Trustee Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution Midlands Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution Property Investments Limited
- Lattice Group Limited
- National Grid Twenty Seven Limited
- National Grid Fourteen Limited
Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.
Board analysis for researchers
Board DNA
How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.
8 directors on the board
- Paul Denniff Director · appointed 2018
- James Kenchington Cardwell Director · appointed 2024
- Nigel James Bessant Director · appointed 2021
- Sotiris Georgiopoulos Director · appointed 2023
- Dan Hopkinson Director · appointed 2021
- Jonathan Robson Purdy Director · appointed 2014
- Paul Robert Auckland Director · appointed 2024
- Rachael Prosser Director · appointed 2024
Directors past 6 years
- Paul Denniff Director · appointed 2018
- Jonathan Robson Purdy Director · appointed 2014
First-time vs portfolio directors
First-time (7)
- Paul Denniff Director · appointed 2018
- James Kenchington Cardwell Director · appointed 2024
- Nigel James Bessant Director · appointed 2021
- Sotiris Georgiopoulos Director · appointed 2023
- Dan Hopkinson Director · appointed 2021
- Jonathan Robson Purdy Director · appointed 2014
- Rachael Prosser Director · appointed 2024
Portfolio (1)
- Paul Robert Auckland Director · appointed 2024
Left in the last 12 months
- Stephanie Eilidh Anderson Director · appointed 2020 · resigned 2026
Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.
The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.
Gaps to watch
- Narrow spread of sectors across the board
Where to look Suggested search: directors from a wider range of sectors.
Sources
Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.
Record details
- Company number
- 03271981
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Edition
- Register edition compiled 20th September 2026
- Labels
- Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.
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