Governance
The National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England under company number 06604325. It is governed by its Articles of Association and detailed regulations made under the Articles.
NACE’s registered office address is Horticulture House, Manor Court, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RN.
NACE is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1125907.
Annual reports
Read our latest annual report.
Board of trustees
The charity’s Articles of Association specifies that the number of Trustees shall be not less than three, with no maximum. One third (or the number nearest one third) of the Trustees must retire every two years, those longest in office retiring
first and the choice between any of equal service being made by drawing lots. A Chairman and Vice Chair are appointed.
The Members may at any time by ordinary resolution appoint as a Trustee a person who is eligible under Article 3.2 and is willing to act as a Trustee.
The Trustees meet at least four times per year. The meeting schedule for 2025-26 is:
- Wednesday 24th September 2025
- Wednesday 3rd December 2025
- Wednesday 25th March 2026
- Thursday 11th - Friday 12th June 2026
Copies of board meeting minutes are available from the Company Secretary upon request. Please see below for contact details.
Currently serving trustees (correct as of September 2025):
| Name |
Date appointed |
End of term of office |
Position |
Attendance in last academic year 2024-25 |
| Amy Whittall |
Appointed June 2013 |
June 2026 |
Chair (effective September 2020) |
3/4 |
| Sue Mordecai |
Appointed September 2008 |
June 2026 |
Trustee |
4/4 |
| Steve Clarke |
Appointed June 2010 as a Trustee Appointed Company Secretary Nov 24 |
N/A |
Company Secretary |
4/4 |
| Sally Hannah |
Appointed June 2021 |
June 2027 |
Trustee |
3/4 |
| Hilary Lowe |
Appointed September 2021 |
May 2027 |
Vice-chair (effective June 2025) |
4/4 |
| Dr Lesley Ann Taylor |
Appointed June 2023 |
Resigned April 2025 |
Trustee |
2/3 |
| Dr David McPhail |
Appointed June 2023 |
Resigned April 2025 |
Trustee |
2/3 |
| Steven Ramsey |
Appointed September 2024 |
Sept 2027 |
Trustee |
3/4 |
| Barbara Firth |
Appointed September 2024 |
Sept 2027 |
Trustee |
2/4 |
| Rob Jones |
Appointed June 2025 |
June 2028 |
Finance Trustee |
1/1 |
| Natalie Voss |
Appointed June 2025 |
June 2028 |
Trustee |
1/1 |
| Dr Robin Bevan |
Appointed June 2025 |
June 2028 |
Trustee |
0/0 |
Committees
The Trustees have the power to delegate any of their functions to committees consisting of two or more individuals appointed by them. At least one member of every committee must be a Trustee and all proceedings of committees must be reported promptly
to the Trustees. Two committee are currently in operation:
- HR Committee – sets staff remuneration and considers HR policy and related matters, including pensions, performance and safety
- Education Committee – steers and oversees the charity’s educational priorities
Contact details
If you have any questions about our governance please email info@nace.co.uk.
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