The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Aesop Arts and Society Limited

Company 06998306 Active

Registered charity: Aesop Arts and Society Limited

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Board DNA

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7
directors on the board
7.1y median 7y
average tenure
10.9y
longest tenure
5
directors past 6 years
2 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
1
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Professional services 5Retail and trade 3Other services 2Business services 1Health and social care 1Manufacturing 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

Number06998306
StatusActive
TypePRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Incorporated24/08/2009
AddressWITTAS HOUSE TWO RIVERS, STATION LANE, WITNEY, OX28 4BH
Accounts next due30/06/2027
Accounts last made up31/03/2025

Industry (SIC)

86101 - Hospital activities86900 - Other human health activities90020 - Support activities to performing arts

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (12)

  • Thompson, Andrew Stuart, Professor Director · appointed 2024
  • Casson, Julia Elizabeth Director · appointed 2022
  • Gordon, Helen Elizabeth Director · appointed 2019
  • Thornton, Jacqueline Elizabeth Director · appointed 2019
  • Fenton, Kevin, Professor Director · appointed 2018
  • Hampton, Mark Richard Director · appointed 2015
  • Daniel, Peter David Director · appointed 2015
  • Gladstone, Emma Ace Former Director · appointed 2019 · resigned 2024
  • Birtwistle, Michael David John Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2015
  • Parry, Vivienne Mary Hunt Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2019
  • Joss, Timothy Hans Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2024
  • Clift, Stephen Michael, Prof Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2019

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