How SLT is run
SLT Governance and Management
Governing bodies: The Board of Trustees and the Members' Club (Bar) Committee. Management bodies: Executive Committee and Youth and Adult Learning
The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the body elected by, and accountable to the membership. Made up of between 7 and 9 members, it may also appoint temporary (unelected) members to fill any skill gaps on the Board. It is responsible for ensuring the two charitable organisations (South London Theatre Centre (SLTC) and the SLT Building Preservation Trust (SLT-BPT) are functioning well and that they operate within the rules and regulations that apply. It will create and maintain a five year plan to ensure the two organisations are fit for the future and meet their charitable objectives. It appoints the Executive Committee that handle the day to day running of the theatre and the building.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee handles the day to day running of the theatre and the building. It is made up of representatives from teams and committees that run all SLTC and SLT-BPT functions. It is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Trustees. The purpose of the committee is to deal with any issues and conflicts that arise with activities, plan for the consolidated use of the building, and manage any risks that are identified that could impact any of the core functions.
Building Committee
The building team handle the day to day maintenance of the building, including the renting of space to the local community. The team will manage any building restoration or any structural improvement activity.
Theatre Committee
The Theatre Committee is responsible for the artistic output of SLT. They select the season of productions and work with show directors to make sure they are successful. They oversee auditions and rehearsals, and work with the other teams across SLT to support the productions. They are also responsible for organising workshops, training and other creative learning opportunities for members.
Youth Learning
The Youth Learning body is run by individuals employed to create learning and development opportunities on behalf of SLT and facilitate its popular youth classes. Positions are advertised externally and selections made according to employment legislation.
Members' Club Committee (BarCom)
BarCom comprises seven volunteer positions plus a general committee of volunteers and is responsible for running the theatre bar which is a private members’ club available to SLT members on a regular basis, and also to ticket holders on show nights. It also oversees member social events. To become a member of BarCom, you must have been a full member of SLT for six months, be nominated by another SLT member and elected by the membership at a Members Club General Meeting.
Click/tap relevant tab to meet the members of the governing body:
- The Trustee Board
- The Executive Committee
- Building Committee
- Theatre Committee (TC)
- Youth & Adult Learning
- Members Club (Bar) Committee
Geraldine McAndrew OBE
Chair
Simon Gleisner
Theatre Director
Gareth Milton
Commercial Director
Chris Stooke
Ordinary Director
Shree Ziradkar
Ordinary Director
Marysia Skwarka
Ordinary Director
Simon Gleisner
Theatre Director Chair ✉
Gareth Milton
Commercial Director
Guy Jones
Brand & Membership Lead
Caroline Beckett
Publicity Lead
Chris Bennett
House Lead
Building representative
Member of Building Committee
Lorna Felix
Youth Lead
TC representative
Member of Theatre Committee
Alistair Simpson
Backstage Lead
Gareth Milton
Commercial Director
Bex Law
Building Manager
John Winters
Ordinary member
Anne Crane
Ordinary member
Noah Wright
Building and Payments
Chris Bennett
Heritage and Archive
Jo Boniface
Theatre
Jess Osorio
Theatre and Wardrobe
Lisa Thomas
Theatre and Payments
Stephen Hayward
Theatre
Teresa Donoghue
Youth & Adult Learning Officer
Greg Williams
Youth Tutor
Matea Thomas-Grey
Youth Tutor
Florence Henderson
Youth Tutor
David Clements
Youth Tutor
Holly Marsden
Youth Tutor
Adam Crook
Chair
Guy Jones
Deputy Chair
Andrew Chadney
Treasurer
Brian Fretwell
Bar Manager
Kay George
Secretary
Steve Pleasants
Volunteering Manager
Vacancy
Social Secretary
Graham Clements
General Committee
Barry Heselden
General Committee
Caroline Beckett
General Committee
Caroline Doyle
General Committee
Matthew Lyne
General Committee
Trustee Board Meetings
Regular Board meetings
Trustee Board meetings take place no less than Quarterly.
The meetings will focus on:
The progress towards the planned activities for the year.
Comparison of spend against budget with focus on any areas where the budget looks like it will be exceeded.
Comparison of expected income against actual income for both organisations.
Strategic risks and issues.
The alignment of activities to the charitable objectives of both South London Theatre Centre and the SLT Building Preservation Trust.
Annual General Meetings
Full members of SLT are eligible to attend both the AGM and the Members’ Club AGM, which are usually held on the same evening. The date will be published around 4 weeks in advance of the meeting being held.
In advance of the meetings, we also publicise invitations to nominate members for official positions on the Board of Trustees and BarComm. Members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by an ordinary resolution at the Annual General Meeting. Members of the Members Club with at least 6 months’ membership is eligible to stand for election and will be appointed automatically if there is no competition for roles.
The content of the meetings varies, but the Annual Reports are produced in advance of them to enable members to ask questions about SLT’s activities and financial position. The Chair of both the Board of Trustees and the Members’ Club (more commonly known as BarComm) will review the past year, but also look ahead to significant future events and changes.
Policies, Documents & Resources
Find out more about the various policies which govern our activities at SLT, including health and safety, safeguarding and equality and diversity.