LIPA Primary and High School
Learning through the creative and performing arts
LIPA MAT Trustees
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Chris Smith |
Date appointed: 1 May 2022 |
Trustee type: Member appointed |
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Chris was formerly Headteacher of St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, having retired in December 2017.
He has a strong commitment to social justice and equality of opportunity for all, which has inspired and influenced the whole of his professional life. He enjoys the arts, especially the theatre and believes they are essential to civilized society, not only for pure enjoyment, but for reflecting and commenting on our world and as a vehicle for change.
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Neal Barnes |
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Date appointed | 1 May 2021 |
Trustee type | Member appointed |
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Neal’s first career was as a professional Mechanical Engineer, and worked for 9 years in the field of industrial research and development, mainly in the petrochemical industry. Since 1995 Neal has been ordained in the Church of England and have served as a Vicar for 20 years in suburban and city centre parishes in Hull. In 2019 Neal moved to Liverpool to become the Canon for Mission and Faith Development at Liverpool Cathedral, which includes oversight of our Education Department. In 2021 Neal was appointed as Vice-Dean. Neal is an executive member of the Chapter, the trustee body which oversees all aspects of the operation of the Cathedral.
Neal have also served as a trustee on a number of governing bodies for schools and charities, including LIPA Primary School (2019-2022).
Neal is married to Stella, who have two grown-up daughters, one a scientist and the other an actor-musician. Neal is passionate to see young people study STEM subjects, and also to have the best opportunity to access the creative arts, irrespective of background.
Neal enjoy music (plays the flute to a good amateur standard) and natural history (engaging in many wildlife walks and supporting charities working in that sector.) | |
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Flo Clucas OBE ( Vice Chair) | |
Date appointed: 1 May 2021 | |
Trustee type: Member appointed | |
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Flo has been involved with LIPA since its inception and was Chair for nine years. Later she helped establish LIPA schools chairing the Primary School and later Through school.
Flo left school at sixteen and worked in a number of jobs, finally training as a teacher. She taught in primary, secondary and at university level.
A Liverpool City Councillor for 26 years, Flo was responsible for a range of areas, including European funding and regeneration.
Flo moved to Cheltenham where she is a councillor.
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Claire Workman |
Date appointed: 1 May 2022 |
Trustee type: Member appointed |
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Claire first became involved with LIPA when she led a strategic review at a critical point in its journey helping LIPA’s leadership to determine where they were heading and how.
Claire then brought her strategic, transformation and financial skills to bear as a Council Director and Audit Committee Member from 2013, and from 2022 as Audit Chair.
Claire has supported many voluntary organisations over the course of the years across Liverpool including Sefton Park Palm House, Greenbank Sports Academy, and locally the Princes Trust as a Mentor.
Claire currently coaches at Everton Swimming Association, where her son is a competitive swimmer. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing and relaxing through playing the piano.
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Sean McNamara |
Date appointed: 9 June 2023 |
Trustee type: Member appointed |
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Virginia Hopton |
Date appointed: 3 April 2023 |
Trustee type: Co-opted |
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TRUSTEES WHO LEFT THE TRUST BOARD 22/23
Adrian Packer CBE |
w.e.f 27 June 2023 |
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Professor Simon Piasecki |
w.e.f 24 May 2023 |
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