HCAT Governance
At HCAT we are committed to fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence in education. Our governance framework is designed to support the strategic vision and operational efficiency of our trust, ensuring that every academy within our network thrives. Through a collaborative and accountable approach, our Board of Trustees, local tier boards and executive leadership team work together to make informed decisions that prioritise student outcomes, staff development, and community engagement.
We believe that strong governance is the foundation of successful schools. Our governance structure ensures clear oversight, consistent support, and continuous improvement across all our academies, enabling us to deliver high-quality education and opportunities for every child. By upholding the highest standards of integrity and leadership, we aim to build a sustainable future where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.
Governance of the Trust is supported by the linked documents and information below.
Our Governance Team
| Trustee Leadership | |
| Chair of Trustees | Malcolm Mathias |
| Vice-Chair of Trustees | Nathan Greenfield |
| Link Trustees | |
| Link Subject | Trustee Name |
| Attendance & Safeguarding | Alison Oxtoby |
| Careers | TMC Governing Body |
| Health and Safety | Malcolm Mathias |
| SEND | Colleen O'Connell |
| Whistleblowing | Nathan Greenfield |
| Current Trustees | |||||||
| Title | Name | Surname | Trustee Type | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Term of office | Voting rights |
| Mr | Nathan | Greenfield |
Trustee (Vice Chair) |
Members | 01.02.23 | 4 years | Y |
| Miss | Louise | Lewis | Parent Trustee | Members | 19.12.23 | 4 years | Y |
| Mrs | Estelle | MacDonald | Trustee (Ex-officio) | Ex-officio | 15.06.20 | N/A | Y |
| Mr | Malcolm | Mathias | Trustee | Members | 13.11.23 (reappointment) | 4 years | Y |
| Mrs | Colleen | O'Connell | Trustee | Members | 12.09.21 | 4 years | Y |
| Miss | Alison | Oxtoby | Trustee | Members | 01.02.23 | 4 years | Y |
| Mrs | Lesley | Stocks | Trustee | Members | 28.06.24 | 4 years | Y |
| Mr | Will | Taylor | Parent Trustee | Members | 22.02.24 | 4 years | Y |
| Mr | Lee | West | Parent Trustee | Members | 20.02.24 | 4 years | Y |
| Mr | Spencer | Wood | Trustee | Members | 19.12.23 | 4 years | Y |
| Mrs | Cheryl | Yates (Hough) | Trustee | Members | 05.03.23 (reappointment) | 4 years | Y |
| Previous Trustees (in last 12 months) | ||||||
| Name | Surname | Trustee Type | Appointed by | Date stepped down | Voting rights | Attendance at Board meetings 2023 - 2024 |
| Lisa | Cunningham | Parent Trustee | Members | 19.03.24 | Y | 3 of 3 |
| Chris | Huscroft | Trustee | Members | 30.04.24 | Y | 3 of 3 |
| George | Barmby | Trustee | Members | 17.09.24 | Y | 1 of 3 |
| Nick | Oxtoby | Trustee | Members | 25.03.25 | Y | 0 of 3 |
| Current Members | ||||||
| Title | Name | Surname | Type | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Voting rights |
| Mr | Malcolm | Mathias | Member (Ex Officio) | Members | 17.12.24 | Y |
| Mr | Adrian | Storr | Member | Members | 12.12.16 | Y |
| Mr | Saleem | Tariq | Member | Members | 01.07.24 | Y |
| Mrs | Elizabeth | Wilson | Member | Members | 13.10.21 | Y |
| Previous Members (within last 12 months) | |||||
| Name | Surname | Type | Appointed by | Date stepped down | Voting rights |
| Dave | Hall | Member | Members | 01.07.24 | Y |
| Chris | Huscroft | Member | Members | 30.04.24 | Y |
| Graham | Wilson | Member | Members | 31.03.25 | Y |
Governance Documentation
- HCAT Governance Handbook
- HCAT Governance Meetings and Memberships 24-25
- HCAT Governance Structure September 2024
- HCAT Trustee Attendance 2024-2025
- HCAT Trustee Attendance 23-24
- Register of Interest Database 23-24
- Register of Interest Database 24-25
- Scheme Of Delegation PRIMARY
- Scheme Of Delegation SECONDARY
- Terms of Reference - Operations
- Terms of Reference - Pay Committee
- Terms of Reference - School Improvement
- Terms of Reference inc Annual Calendar - Audit Risk Safeguarding and Health and Safety Committee
- Terms of reference inc Annual Calendar - Finance Committee
- Terms of Reference inc Annual Calendar - People and Culture Committee
