Policies and key documents
How Day One Trust is governed, funded and run.
Our governance, financial information and trust-wide policies, in one place. Every document opens in a new tab. If you need a document in another format, or a paper copy, email info@dayonetrust.co.uk.
Governance
Who governs the Trust and its academies, and how.
Trust Board
Tim Bevan CBEChair of Trustees
John CaseyVice-Chair; Chair, Nominations & Remuneration
Jamie Drummond-SmithChair, Finance, Audit, Operations & Risk
Lisa HardyChair, People & Culture
Shelley GonsalvesChair, ELAM Local Governing Body
Lisa Bryer OBEInterim Chair, LSA Local Governing Body
Rebecca CramerSafeguarding Trustee
Alex BeardTeaching and Standards Trustee
Will Kennard MBEELAM Founder and Governor
Charlie Kennard MBEEx officio, Chief Executive Officer
Committees
Finance, Audit, Operations & Risk (FAOR)Chair: Jamie Drummond-Smith
Nominations & RemunerationChair: John Casey
People & CultureChair: Lisa Hardy
Local Governing Bodies
East London Arts & MusicChair: Shelley Gonsalves · Headteacher: Yansé Cooper
London Screen AcademyInterim Chair: Lisa Bryer OBE · Principal: Sam Summerson
Members
Alex Beard
Henry Bowen
Ben Colgrave
Eric Fellner CBE
Lynn Lee
How governance works
Trust BoardUltimate legal accountability for the Trust and its academies.
CommitteesCarry out delegated Trust Board functions and report back to the Board, including risk and workforce reporting from the Local Governing Bodies.
Local Governing BodiesFocus on the strategy and educational effectiveness of each school and report school effectiveness and risk to the Board and committees.
Review cyclesSafeguarding and teaching and learning are reviewed by link governors and tested by the Safeguarding Trustee and the Teaching and Standards Trustee.
Executive teamAccountable to the Trust Board through the Chief Executive Officer.
Register of interests: Members
| Name | Appointed | Interests | Meetings attended (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Beard | December 2018 | Teach for All — Senior Director | 1/1 |
| Henry Bowen | November 2023 | None declared | 1/1 |
| Ben Colgrave | July 2019 | None declared | 1/1 |
| Eric Fellner CBE | December 2018 | Into Film — VolunteerWorking Pictures — Director / Co-Chairman | 1/1 |
| Lynn Lee | November 2023 | None declared | 1/1 |
Register of interests: Trustees
| Name | Appointed | Interests | Meetings attended (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Beard | April 2020reappointed April 2024 | Teach for All — Senior DirectorDay One Trust — Member | 3/4 |
| Tim Bevan CBE | December 2018reappointed December 2022 | Danego Charitable Trust — Trustee, unremuneratedWorking Title Films Ltd — Co-ChairmanRoyal Oak Ramsden / Royal Oak Freehold — OwnerOur Pinboard — Investor/Board Member | 3/4 |
| Lisa Bryer OBE | December 2018reappointed December 2022 | Say Yes — VolunteerAction on Addiction — VolunteerCowboy Films — Film producer/managerInto Film — VolunteerLab Productions Ltd — SecretaryCowboy Management Ltd — DirectorFilm Nation — DirectorHolland Park Avenue Holding Limited — Business/finance interest | 4/4 |
| John Casey | December 2020reappointed December 2024 | Casey Wishart & Partners Limited — Non-Executive DirectorJMB Casey Advisory Limited — Business/finance interestNoetic by Casey Wishart Ltd — Director | 3/4 |
| Rebecca Cramer | July 2025 | Reach Schools — Governance roleSHiFT — Governance role | 4/4 |
| Jamie Drummond-Smith | April 2023 | The Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies Ltd — DirectorCEDR Services Ltd — DirectorCentre for Effective Dispute Resolution — DirectorArthur J Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited — Governance roleArthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited — Governance roleArthur J Gallagher UK Limited — Governance rolePen Underwriting Limited — Governance roleThe Forward Trust — Governance roleAction on Addiction — Governance role | 4/4 |
| Shelley Gonsalves | July 2023 | Reach Foundation — Employee | 4/4 |
| Lisa Hardy | November 2025 | None declared | 3/3 |
| Charlie Kennard MBE | January 2025Ex-officio as CEO | None declared | 4/4 |
| Will Kennard MBE | December 2018reappointed December 2022 | None declared | 3/4 |
Governance documents
Correct as at September 2026.
Policies
These policies apply across Day One Trust and its schools. Policies specific to ELAM and LSA are on each school's website.
SafeguardingDealing with Allegations of Abuse Against Teachers and Other StaffWhistleblowing Policy (Confidential Reporting)Governance and conductComplaints PolicyGifts and Hospitality PolicyData protectionData Protection PolicyFreedom of Information Publication SchemeFinanceFinancial HandbookInvestment PolicyStaff and Governors Expenses PolicyWrite-Off and Asset Disposal PolicyHealth and safetyHealth and Safety Policy
Correct as at October 2026. Links always open the current version.
Privacy notices
How we collect, use and protect personal information.
Financial information
The Trust's statutory financial reporting.
AccountsAnnual report and financial statements, year ended 31 August 2025Annual report and financial statements, year ended 31 August 2024Previous years at Companies HouseExecutive payExecutive pay schedule, year ended 31 August 2026Executive pay schedule, year ended 31 August 2025CompanyDay One Trust at Companies House (No. 08246407)
Funding agreements
The Trust's agreements with the Secretary of State for Education.