Our Governance Structure

Board of Directors: Sets and monitors strategic objectives, governs the Trust, and oversees its management.

Executive Leadership Team: Works closely with the Board, local governing bodies, and headteachers to manage daily operations.

Aim: To deliver a transformative education rooted in faith, ambition, and service, uniting a family of Catholic schools in pursuit of excellence.

DoWAT Governance Structure

The Board meets six times per annum. In addition, there are four committees as follows:

  • Audit & Risk Committee plays a role in governance and management (meets four times per annum). 
  • Curriculum & Standards Committee advises on matters related to the curriculum, quality of education and standards (meets three times per annum).
  • Finance & Resources Committee oversees financial management and resource allocation (meets four times per annum). 
  • Remuneration & Nomination Committee oversees financial management and resource allocation (meets once per annum). 

In addition, the Trust holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Spring Term of each academic year. 

The Trust's governance structure is flexible and will evolve to suit the needs of the Trust as it grows. 


Board of Directors

Name

Appointed Left
Pablo Hinojo Albinana 30/09/2025 N/A
Catherine Bryan 28/01/2025 N/A
Veronica Fulton 16/03/2020 N/A
Mark Gifford 07/09/2022 31/08/2025
Kieran Halpenny 15/12/2025 N/A
James Kibble 24/03/2025 N/A
Patrick Leeson (Chair) 15/03/2020 N/A
Marlon Motha 17/03/2020 N/A
Richard Solomon 24/03/2025 N/A

Members

Name Appointed Left
Paolo Camoletto 09/02/2012 N/A
Canon Michael Dunne 01/03/2020 N/A
Archbishop Charles Phillip Richard Moth 14/02/2026 N/A
Cardinal Vincent Nichols 28/02/2012 N/A
Bishop John Sherrington 09/02/2012 16/05/2025
Peter Sweeney 01/01/2021 N/A

Our Committee Members 

Committee Members
Audit & Risk R Solomon (C), V Fulton, K, Halpenny, P Leeson, M Motha
Finance & Resources M Motha (C), K, Halpenny, P Leeson, V Fulton
Curriculum Standards P Leeson (C), C Bryan, P H Albinana
Remuneration & Nominations P Leeson (C), M Motha, V Fulton

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Register of Interests - Members 10th Aug 2026 Download
Board & Committee Attendance 2025-26 31st Aug 2026 Download
Register of Interests - Board of Executive & Directors 30th Sep 2026 Download