Governance
The Buchanan Trust is governed through a corporate trustee, The Buchanan Trustee Company Ltd, and its board of directors is proud to pledge their commitment to The Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Pledge
The Trust ensures that all trustees/directors are representative and have a suitable skills base. This is reviewed annually to ensure that the Trust takes into consideration any changes in circumstances. All trustees serve a maximum 5 year fixed term, to allow new ideas and experience so that the Trust evolves. Retention of any Directors will be assessed at the time and where felt appropriate for the Trust.
Documents
- Financial Summary
- Business Plan
- Constitution
- Armed Forces Covenant
- Safeguarding Policy
- EDI Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Trustee Code of Conduct
- Housing Ombudsman Self Assessment
- Campaigning and Political Activity Policy
- Environment and Sustainability Policy
- Annual Complaints Performance & Service Improvement Report 24-25
- 2025 Governing Body Response
Board of Trustees
Patron
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General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL
Chairman
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Helen Thomas DL
Managing Director, Westons.
Board of Directors
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Robert Buchanan
Direct descendant of the original benefactor.
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Karl Gilmore DL
Ex member of HM Armed Forces, currently Chief of Staff.
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Alan Reid
Ex member of HM Armed Forces, currently Estate Manager.
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Dan Simmons
Ex member HM Armed Forces, currently MD Metris Leadership.
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David Brooks
Ex member of HM Armed Forces
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Dr Louise Moon
Technical Lead - Heritage - Legacy & Sustainable Impact
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Edward Holloway MRICS
Rural Surveyor












