The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Gerald Palmer Eling Trust Company

Company 04738794 Active

Registered charity: Gerald Palmer Eling Trust Company

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Board DNA

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5
directors on the board
15.2y median 21.3y
average tenure
22.9y
longest tenure
4
directors past 6 years
0 vs 4 portfolio
first-time directors
2
also govern a charity
1
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Property 6Construction 1Hospitality 1Manufacturing 1Professional services 1Transport 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

Where to look Suggested search: succession planning for long-tenured seats.

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Company details

Number04738794
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated17/04/2003
AddressELING ESTATE OFFICE WELLHOUSE LANE, HERMITAGE, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9UF
Accounts next due31/12/2026
Accounts last made up31/03/2025

Industry (SIC)

68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (13)

  • Ferguson, Christopher Richard Allen Director · appointed 2025
  • Cropley, Angela Director · appointed 2018
  • Hill, David Secretary · appointed 2018
  • Gardiner, James William Director · appointed 2005
  • Broadhurst, Robin Shedden Director · appointed 2003
  • Mcdiarmid, Kenneth Robert Director · appointed 2003
  • Crookes, Edward Miles Former Secretary · appointed 2014 · resigned 2018
  • Blacknell, Alastair James Former Secretary · appointed 2012 · resigned 2014
  • Abell, John Norman Former Director · appointed 2003 · resigned 2004
  • Clutterbuck, Jasper Meadows Former Director · appointed 2003 · resigned 2011
  • Harrison, Desmond Roger Wingate Former Director · appointed 2003 · resigned 2026
  • Blandy Services Limited Former Corporate-secretary · appointed 2003 · resigned 2003
  • Blandy Nominees Limited Former Corporate-director · appointed 2003 · resigned 2003

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