This page describes the Governance of the Wendover Canal Trust, and includes our Policies and annual reports. Wendover Canal Trust is the operating name of the Wendover Arm Trust charity.
Many downloads can be found at the foot of this page.
Governance – Our Volunteers
We are all volunteers.
Sir David Suchet CBE, actor and canal enthusiast is the Trust’s first Patron. He was guest of honour at the opening ceremony to mark the completion of phase 1 in 2005.
TV personality and vlogger Robbie Cumming is also a Patron.
Our President is Dr David Fletcher CBE.
The Trust is run by a Council of Trustee Directors who meet quarterly.
The day-to-day operation of the Trust is delegated to an Executive listed below, who meet on Zoom weekly:
Clive Johnson – Chairman, also Talks
Peter Elwin – Deputy Chairman, Partnerships Director
Mike Beckley – Deputy Chairman, Head of Finance, Honorary Secretary
Paul Armstrong – Treasurer
Steve Chapman, one of the Restoration Team Leaders is also on our Council
Two non-Council-members attend Executive meetings in an advisory capacity, Mikk Bradley and Tony Bardwell.
Mike Beckley’s Finance team includes:
Peter Lockett – Purchasing
Chris Sargeant – Archivist
Jenny Brice – IWA Nominee and Minutes Secretary.
Peter Elwin’s Partnerships team includes:
Ken Palfrey – Volunteer Coordinator and Webmaster
Bob Wheal – Sales
Peter Bird – Membership
Nigel Williams – Publicity
Colin Metcalfe – Calendar
Carol Williams (assisted by Janine Jones) continues to edit the Newsletter but is not a Council member.
Governance – Aims and Rules, Memorandum, Articles
Policies
Accident/Incident Procedure: This is held at this link