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Members

The Members are governed by the Articles of Association which provide a framework for the structure and organisation.

The Members of Northern Lights Learning Trust appoint the Trustees in line with the trust’s Articles of Association.

The Members have responsibility for appointing the trust’s external auditors and receive the audited annual report and accounts.

Below is a list of current Members of Northern Lights Learning Trust

The dates given below in relation to business and pecuniary interests indicate the date on which the interest for Northern Lights Learning Trust began.

Members

Ven Bob Cooper

Individual nominated by the DDBE as Diocesan Corporate Member
Appointed 19th October 2018
Business and Pecuniary Interests

Katie Hammond

Chair of Board of Trustees
Appointed 12th July 2023
Business and Pecuniary Interests – Please see the Trustees' Business Interests page

Katie has 15 years' public sector experience from roles in local government and the civil service. She currently holds a position in the Department for Education. From her public service experience, Katie brings to the board skills in strategic planning, project management, governance and corporate risk management.

She is a passionate about ensuring that all children and young people have the opportunity to attend brilliant schools that offer positive learning experiences that supports them to grow as individuals.

Nigel Wyrley-Birch

Diocesan Corporate Member - DDBE

Experienced Chair of Durham Diocesan Board of Education
Appointed 21st June 2022
Business and Pecuniary Interests –

Stephen Pickering

Individual nominated by the DDBE as Diocesan Corporate Member

Diocesan Board of Education Representative
Appointed 23rd June 2021
Business and Pecuniary Interests 

Dame Maura Regan

Individual nominated by the DDBE as Diocesan Corporate Member

Appointed 6th February 2024
Business and Pecuniary Interests –


Historic Members (Left within the last 12 months)

Mark Stouph

Member
Appointed 4th July 2016
Left 11th July 2023

Bev Hart

Member
Appointed 29th January 2018
Left 12th November 2023

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