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The Trustees

The Trust is made up of a Chairman, a Vice Chairman and 10 Trustees. Four Trustees take special responsibility for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All Trustees are appointed by the Queen on advice from Ministers after an open selection process.

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  • Lord PattenLord Patten
    Chairman
  • Diane CoyleDiane CoyleVice Chairman
  • Richard AyreRichard AyreTrustee
  • Anthony FryAnthony FryTrustee
  • Alison HastingsAlison HastingsTrustee for
    England
  • Rotha JohnstonRotha JohnstonTrustee for
    N. Ireland
  • David LiddimentDavid LiddimentTrustee
  • Bill MatthewsBill MatthewsTrustee for
    Scotland
  • Mehmuda MianMehmuda MianTrustee
  • Elan Closs StephensElan Closs
    Stephens    Trustee for
    Wales
  • Suzanna TaverneSuzanna TaverneTrustee
  • Lord WilliamsLord WilliamsTrustee

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