The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Vocational Learning Trust

Company 05513035 Active

Registered charity: The Vocational Learning Trust

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Board DNA

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6
directors on the board
7.6y median 6y
average tenure
21y
longest tenure
3
directors past 6 years
3 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
1
also govern a charity
2
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Property 2Business services 1Dormant 1Professional services 1Retail and trade 1Tech and media 1

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  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

Number05513035
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated19/07/2005
AddressTHE WORK PLACE HEIGHINGTON LANE, AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 6AH
Accounts next due30/09/2027
Accounts last made up31/12/2025

Industry (SIC)

85590 - Other education n.e.c.

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (19)

  • Learmouth, Richard Director · appointed 2024
  • Ingleby, Lisa Director · appointed 2023
  • Elliott, Margaret Rose Director · appointed 2021
  • Mcdonnell, Marjorie Ann Director · appointed 2019
  • Mcgarry, Michael Bernard Director · appointed 2018
  • Gilmore, Andrew Secretary · appointed 2007
  • Ritchie, Jane Other Director · appointed 2005
  • Stephenson, Terence Former Director · appointed 2019 · resigned 2025
  • Peterson, Craig Alistair Former Director · appointed 2013 · resigned 2021
  • Murray, Philip Duncan Former Director · appointed 2012 · resigned 2017
  • Emmerson, David Alan Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2017
  • Morton, Robin David Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2024
  • Palmerley, Sheila Isobel Former Director · appointed 2008 · resigned 2018
  • Smith, Kevyn Malcolm Former Director · appointed 2007 · resigned 2011
  • Mitchell, Keith Former Director · appointed 2006 · resigned 2025
  • Kershaw, Ian Stewart Former Secretary · appointed 2005 · resigned 2022
  • Mccafferty, Brian Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2008
  • Crowther, Angus Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2008
  • Macconachie, Alasdair Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2007

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