LDBS Governance
The LDBS is a registered charity (number 313000) and a company limited by guarantee (number 00198131).
The functions of the LDBS are established under the Diocesan Boards of Education Measure 2021. The governance of the LDBS is set out in a Scheme which was made by the Diocesan Synod in December 2021.
The LDBS Board is chaired by The Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell. Ten or eleven additional trustees are appointed by the Bishop of London on the recommendation of a Nominations Committee. The LDBS Board and Diocesan Synod are represented on the Nominations Committee.
The trustees of the LDBS are:
| Name | Term Expire |
| The Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell | Ex Officio |
| Paula Aitcheson-Walker | 31.12.25 |
| Stephanie Ajayi | 31.12.25 |
| Catherine Allard | 31.12.25 |
| Revd. Stephen Coleman | 31.12.24 |
| Revd. Richard Collins | 31.12.27 |
| Monica Duncan | 31.12.27 |
| Simon Judge | 31.12.25 |
| Revd. Matthew Knox | 31.12.27 |
| Carla Munoz Slaughter | 31.12.24 |
| Revd. William Rogers | 31.12.24 |
| Zoe Vickerman | 31.12.24 |
The board appoints six committees to enable it to discharge its responsibilities in an effective manner: Education, Governance, Operations, Audit and Risk, Nominations, and Standing. The Education Committee has oversight of the City and Diocese Grant Panel which makes grants to support students in need.
| Committee | Trustees | Co-opted Members |
| Education | Catherine Allard (Chair) Revd. Matthew Knox Zoe Vickerman |
Alero Abbey Victor Selvaraj |
| City and Diocese (Panel) | Catherine Allard (Chair) Revd. Matthew Knox Zoe Vickerman |
David Richards Rebecca Anson |
| Governance | Revd. Stephen Coleman (Chair) Paula Aitcheson Walker Carla Munoz Slaughter |
Lyn Meadows David Richards |
| Operations | Stephanie Ajayi (Chair) Revd. William Rogers |
Anthony David Richard Brown Michael Poulard Alen Ong |
| Audit and Risk | Simon Judge (Chair) Monica Duncan |
Adrian Barrett Elizabeth Marshall |
| Nominations | Catherine Allard Stephanie Ajayi Stephen Coleman Simon Judge (Chair) |
Chair of House of Clergy Chair of House of Laity (Diocesan Synod) |
| Standing | The Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell Simon Judge (Chair) ex officio Catherine Allard ex officio Stephanie Ajayi ex officio Revd. Stephen Coleman ex officio |
Although LDBS is a separate charity, it is an integral part of the Diocese of London, fulfilling the statutory duties placed on the Diocese in respect of education.
You can contact the Chair through the clerk to the trustees: clerk@london.anglican.org
To contact the Company Secretary: Penny Roberts penny.roberts@london.anglican.org