The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Gefrin Trust

Company 05306702 Active

Registered charity: The Gefrin Trust

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Board DNA

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7
directors on the board
8.1y median 4.9y
average tenure
17.5y
longest tenure
3
directors past 6 years
5 vs 1 portfolio
first-time directors
3
also govern a charity
3
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Arts and leisure 2Education 1Other services 1

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Company details

Number05306702
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated07/12/2004
Address50 DARTMOUTH AVENUE, GATESHEAD, NE9 6NW
Accounts next due08/09/2026
Accounts last made up08/12/2024

Industry (SIC)

91030 - Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (19)

  • Topping, Peter Secretary · appointed 2026
  • Maxwell, Timothy Director · appointed 2024
  • Ferrand, Hugh William Edward Director · appointed 2024
  • Beacham, Jane Director · appointed 2024
  • Topping, Peter Director · appointed 2021
  • Wilson, Katherine Jane Director · appointed 2013
  • Semple, Sarah, Dr Director · appointed 2010
  • Gerrard, Christopher Michael Director · appointed 2009
  • Cowart Smith, Christina Emily, Dr Former Director · appointed 2025 · resigned 2026
  • Murray, Judith Ann, Dr Former Director · appointed 2025 · resigned 2026
  • Cosgrove, Brian Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2024
  • Petts, David, Dr Former Director · appointed 2012 · resigned 2024
  • Davidson, John Andrew Former Director · appointed 2010 · resigned 2023
  • Jones, Christopher James Former Director · appointed 2006 · resigned 2024
  • Miket, Roger Former Secretary · appointed 2004 · resigned 2026
  • Johnston, Thomas Edward Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2010
  • Burgess, Christopher, Dr Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2021
  • Cramp, Rosemary Jean, Professor Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2023
  • Frodsham, Paul Nicholas Keith Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2009

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