Transformation Trustee Election - A note from Tim Luckhurst, Chair

Dear Taverner,

It is no understatement to say that it is an exciting and unique time to join the Lord’s Taverners as a Trustee. We are delivering a new strategy and undergoing significant transformation at the charity – one which has, at its core, the objective of reaching and empowering more young people than ever before, as well as delivering meaningful change and positive outcomes for them.

As we deliver our strategy and the transformation of the organisation, we are seeking an elected Trustee with a Transformation focus to join our Board and help deliver our goals. Abeed Janmohamed completes his first three-year term as a Trustee at the AGM on May 16. Therefore, we will have an election should we receive multiple suitable applications.

Recent events have shed a long overdue light on the many health disparities that persist across our society, and their disproportionate impact on disabled people and areas with high levels of poverty. It also demonstrates the wide-reaching positive impact our programmes have and how imperative they are in providing part of the solution to levelling the playing field so that they can enjoy the personal development benefits sport offers.

Equity, diversity, and inclusivity continues to underpin our vision and is embedded across all our work. We know that to challenge the inequalities our participants face in society we have a responsibility to provide them with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to confront them; our near 75 years of heritage illustrates how sport is the perfect unifying activity to do so and help young people fulfil their potential.

We are proud of the diverse skills and experiences represented on our Board – but know that we have more to do in terms of recruiting more women and people from other marginalised communities. We are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative individual with expertise in transformation as we enter the next stage in our growth. We would particularly benefit from those who have lived experience of a disability or facing disadvantage; this perspective is crucial in our aim to deliver value to our participants.

I would like to sincerely thank you for your interest in joining us at this exciting time in our journey. As a Trustee, you have an unrivalled opportunity to draw on your skills, experiences, and insights to make significant impact where it is most needed, and work towards creating better futures for all our participants.

For more information on how to apply and a full role description, please click here.

Please be advised that excluding honorary members, only current fully paid-up members of the Lord’s Taverners are eligible to stand as a Trustee. Full papers and more information about the election process, should it be required, will be shared in advance of the AGM.

Tim Luckhurst

Chair of the Board, Lord’s Taverners