The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The John Smith Trust

Company 07284602 Active

Registered charity: The John Smith Trust

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.

6
directors on the board
7.8y median 7.4y
average tenure
11.3y
longest tenure
5
directors past 6 years
3 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
3
also govern a charity
2
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Professional services 3Business services 2Finance 1Health and social care 1Tech and media 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

Number07284602
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated15/06/2010
Address3RD FLOOR SUITE, 207 REGENT STREET, LONDON, W1B 3HH
Accounts next due30/06/2027
Accounts last made up30/09/2025

Industry (SIC)

88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (19)

  • Suttie, Alison Mary, Baroness Director · appointed 2023
  • Oliphant, Jeremy Craig Director · appointed 2020
  • Just, Alexander David Director · appointed 2019
  • Alderdice, John Thomas, Lord Director · appointed 2018
  • Charters, David John Director · appointed 2015
  • Smith of Gilmorehill, Elizabeth Margaret, Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill Director · appointed 2015
  • Brown, Stephen Secretary · appointed 2010
  • Duncan, Ian James, Lord Duncan of Springbank Former Director · appointed 2022 · resigned 2025
  • Gethins, Stephen Patrick Former Director · appointed 2018 · resigned 2026
  • Rigg, David John Kilshaw Former Director · appointed 2017 · resigned 2018
  • Ashton, Catherine Margaret, Baroness Ashton of Upholland Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2018
  • Wallace, Richard James Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2016
  • Charow, Peter Anthony Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2016
  • Wilson, Paul Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2016
  • Bebbington, Clare Charlotte Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2016
  • Smith, Catherine Anne Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2024
  • Jackson, Michael David, General Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2016
  • Boston, Janet Mary Former Director · appointed 2013 · resigned 2015
  • Falconer, Charles Former Director · appointed 2010 · resigned 2016

Directors and officers on the Companies House record, current and former.

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