AGM update

Once again, we’d like to thank all members who took the time to engage with our proposals and participate in the AGM. Your support and commitment are vital to the charity and helps us continue making a difference in the lives of the young people we support. 

The resolutions discussed and voted on were as follows: 

 A. Approval and adoption of the 24/25 accounts

• 159 in Favour 
• 0 Against  
• 2 abstentions 

The motion required a 50% approval and was therefore passed.

 

B. Approval of the Auditors 

• 159 in Favour 
• 0 Against  
• 3 abstentions  

The motion required a 50% approval and was therefore passed. 

 

C. Articles of Association – Including Safeguarding duties for trustees 

•  159 in Favour 
• 1 Against  
• 1 abstention   

The motion required a 75% approval and was therefore passed.

 

D. Articles of Association – Nominations Committee requires two trustees instead of one

• 153 in Favour 
• 3 Against  
• 5 abstentions 

The motion required a 75% approval and was therefore passed. 

 

E. Articles of Association – Diversity of background and experience to be considered when recruiting trustees and committee members  

• 142 in Favour 
• 11 Against  
• 8 abstentions 

The motion required a 75% approval and was therefore passed.

 

During the AGM, Mark Curtin, CEO, updated members on the fundraising environment, the Lord's Taverners position, and gave updates on the progress made against our new strategy, noting we are on track to hit our targets for programme delivery, youth engagement, income, and expenditure. He also highlighted the success of the first two-year Youth Ambassador project and notes there are plans to expand the programme which will include creating a youth board to advise trustees and committees. He closed by emphasising the importance of building on the charity’s 75-year legacy while planning confidently for the next five years. 

Rachel Roy, Membership Manager, gave a brief update on progress made on introducing a new membership platform which is currently in development, taking questions from members in the room. More information on the members platform and updates to your membership will be provided in due course.  

If you would like to receive the minutes of the AGM when these have been finalised, please contact Membership Manager Rachel Roy at rachel.roy@lordstaverners.org   

The next AGM is provisionally scheduled to be held on 13 May 2027. This date is subject to change.