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GA Elected Trustee nominations (Closed)

22 Apr 2026

Please note nominations closed on Monday 4 May 2026.

A high-quality geography education is essential for future generations, as geography has a critical role in solving many of the global challenges we face. The Geographical Association is looking for two new Elected Trustees to join its Board of Trustees from 1 September 2026.

The Board of Trustees meets three times a year in Sheffield, London and online. It comprises 14 Trustees and has responsibility for providing strategic direction and sound governance for the Association.

Elected Trustees serve an initial four-year term with the possibility of continuing for a second term if supported by the Board. GA Trustee positions are not remunerated but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed. Nominees for the role of Elected Trustee must be members of the GA and will be asked to show that they actively uphold and support the aims, values and mission of the Association.

Trustees welcome the nominations of colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences that can strengthen and complement the existing Board of Trustees. For example, this might include those in their early/mid teaching career stage, school leaders, primary colleagues and/or those with experience of leading the geography programme of a MAT.

The deadline for the current round of nominations was Monday 4 May 2026. If you have any questions about being a GA trustee, please contact the current Chair of Trustees, Alastair Owens via a.j.owens@qmul.ac.uk.

Meet the GA’s current Trustees’, take a look at our page Our Board of Trustees – Geographical Association.

Nomination form

Please describe your involvement with the Geographical Association, its charitable mission, aims and values

Why do you want to be an Elected Trustee of the GA? What skills and experience would you bring to the role?

I am a member of the Geographical Association and am willing to serve in the above office and to resign from that office at the expiry of the term of office in accordance with the GA's By-laws. I understand that Members of the Board of Trustees are Trustees and Directors of the Geographical Association with associated responsibilities under Charity and Company Law.

Tick here to sign the above statement

The proposers to complete the sections below.
We would like to propose the below named individual for the position of Elected Trustee:

Nominee (full name)

This nomination is supported by two people, each of whom is a member of the GA (see below) for the current subscription year.

Person 1
Full name

Person 1
Membership number

Person 1
Address (incl. postcode)

Person 1
Email address

Person 2
Full name

Person 2
Membership number

Person 2
Address (incl. postcode)

Person 2
Email address

Nominee address (incl. postcode)

Nominee telephone

Nominee email address

Nominee membership number

Nominee statement
Please attach a statement not exceeding 200 words giving details of the Nominee, e.g. present employment in school/college/university, length of GA membership, any work already undertaken for the GA, other relevant experience and reasons for seeking election. Should a ballot be necessary, this information will be circulated to members to help them decide for whom they should vote.