SLTC AGM 2026
South London Theatre Centre Ltd AGM
Notice is hereby given that the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the South London Theatre Centre Ltd will be held at 6pm on Saturday 16th May 2026 for the following purposes:
- To approve the minutes of the 59th AGM
- To receive annual reports from the Directors
- To appoint the auditors
- To consider and, if thought fit, pass any resolutions (see below)
- To elect members of Board of Trustees (see below)
The AGM will be held at South London Theatre, SLT Fire Station, 2a Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NS. Only Ordinary and Honorary Members are entitled to attend and vote. A membership check will occur.
If you are unable to attend in person, proxy voting will be available - see below for details.
Trustee elections
The following applications have been received for trustee positions, to be elected at the AGM:
Theatre Director
Stephen Hayward (incumbent) re-standing
I'm at the beginning of my journey in this role, and am enjoying learning about all aspects of our wonderful theatre and how it runs. I'm passionate about the opportunities it provides for our community and I want to make these safe and fulfilling for everyone who volunteers. I would like to continue to put my theatre management experience, strong and proactive work ethic and people management skills to use in this role.
Commercial Director
Gareth Milton (incumbent) re-standing
I have been a director of South London Theatre Centre since 2020. I was seconded onto the General Council in 2018, prior to becoming a director, when I took over the role of Box Office manager. I was also part of the group that worked to re-establish the governance of SLTC and BPT following the issues that BPT faced in 2023. My work background is in project and programme management and I like to see a clear structure and documented processes. Since becoming Commercial Director I have worked to establish processes and prioritisation for the work that inevitably comes with the maintenance of a heritage building, whilst at the same time supporting the theatre by working with the Front of House and Box Office teams.
Trustee (Ordinary Director)
Kelly Q
My interest in the trustee role comes from a genuine commitment to South London Theatre as both an artistic home and a community organisation. As an Assistant Director and part of the Shorts producing team, I’ve seen first‑hand how SLT supports emerging artists, local audiences, and volunteers.
I’m developing in theatre programming and multi‑arts work, and I’m increasingly drawn to the strategic side of how organisations function. A trustee role feels like the right next step: a way to contribute to the bigger picture while building governance experience.
In my role as a Theatre Programming Assistant, I coordinate multi‑arts activity, support local and emerging artists, and help shape programming that balances artistic ambition with practical delivery. I also bring over twenty years of Arts and Entertainment TV experience, with strengths in project management, talent support, problem‑solving, and championing diverse storytelling.
Overall, I offer creative insight, operational experience, and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to SLT’s future. I'd love to support its long-term direction, and continued role as a welcoming, ambitious, community driven organisation.
Resolutions received
The following resolutions have been received for consideration and vote at the AGM:
Resolution 1
Proposed changes to the Articles of Association:
Section 8. Currently reads:
True accounts shall be kept of the sums of money received and expended by the Company, and the matters in respect of which such receipts and expenditure take place, and of the property, credits and liabilities of the Company, and, subject to any reasonable restrictions as to the time and manner or inspecting the same that may be imposed in accordance with the regulations of the Company for the time being, such accounts shall be open to the inspection of the members. Once at least in every year the accounts of the Company shall be examined and the correctness of the balance sheet ascertained by one or more properly qualified auditor or
Auditors.
The following addition is proposed:
50 (1) The directors must prepare for each financial year accounts as required by the Companies Acts. The accounts must be prepared to show a true and fair view and follow accounting standards issued or adopted by the Accounting Standards Board or its successors and adhere to the recommendations of applicable Statements of Recommended Practice.
(2) The directors must keep accounting records as required by the Companies Act. Annual Report and Return and Register of Charities
51 (1) The directors must comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the:
(a) transmission of a copy of the statements of account to the Commission;
(b) preparation of an Annual Report and the transmission of a copy of it to the Commission;
(c) preparation of an Annual Return and its transmission to the Commission.
(2) The directors must notify the Commission promptly of any changes to the charity’s entry on the Central Register of Charities.
The following Addition is proposed:
(3) The directors shall present the audited accounts and annual report to the membership at the Annual General Meeting, or call a General Meeting if the audited accounts are not available at the AGM.
(4) The directors must make copies of the audited accounts and annual report available to members at least 5 working days before the AGM or relevant General Meeting.
Resolution 2
The Bye Laws currently state:
a. The Theatre Director and Commercial Director will form and chair Executive Committees to manage the day-to-day business of the theatre.
b. The Executive Committees may include (but are not limited to) the following: i. Theatre Committee - reporting to the Theatre Director ii. Stage Management Team- reporting to the Theatre Director iii. Youth Theatre Team- reporting to the Theatre Director iv. Publicity Team- reporting to the Theatre Director v. House Team - reporting to the Commercial Director vi. Membership Lead - reporting to the Commercial Director vii. Marketing Team - reporting to the Commercial Director viii. Building Team - reporting to the Commercial Director
c. The Theatre Director and Commercial Director will communicate the roles available on the Executive Committee to all members and ensure that the selection of people to fulfil the roles is open and fair.
d. Applications for positions on the Executive Committee will be decided by a Selection Committee - formed of three members of the Board of Trustees including either or both of the Theatre Director and the Commercial Director.
Proposed changes:
a. The Theatre Director and Commercial Director will oversee various teams/sub-committees that manage the day-to-day business of the theatre. Any member may freely join any team/sub-committee they wish.
b. The sub-committees may include (but are not limited to) the following: i. Theatre Committee - reporting to the Theatre Director ii. Stage Management Team- reporting to the Theatre Director iii. Youth Theatre Team- reporting to the Theatre Director iv. Publicity Team- reporting to the Theatre Director v. House Team - reporting to the Commercial Director vi. Membership Lead - reporting to the Commercial Director vii. Marketing Team - reporting to the Commercial Director viii. Building Team - reporting to the Commercial Director
c. The Theatre Director and Commercial Director will also chair an Executive Committee, comprised of representatives from each sub-committee, as agreed by members of that sub-committee themselves.
d. Any member is able to attend Executive Committee meetings as an observer by prior arrangement with the chair.
e. Dates of Executive meetings and minutes of Executive meetings will be published and made available to all members
Resolution 3
Following the EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) held on the 26th April, where it was proposed and supported that the Members’ Club would be dissolved and then become incorporated under South London Theatre Centre Ltd (SLTC). This resolution proposes that the assets, activities, trading, of the SLT Members club are incorporated into the activities of the SLTC. The day to day management of the SLT Members Club will continue to be under the Members’ Club Committee. The rules of the members club will also be adopted by SLTC as the “Members’ Club Rules”.
Agenda and Minutes
Click to view the Agenda of the 2026 AGM and minutes from the 2025 AGM
Proxies
A member entitled to vote may appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their place. The proxy must be a full member.
Completed proxy forms must be submitted at least 48 hours before the commencement of the AGM. Please complete the online form below by 6pm, Thursday 14th May, 2026. Alternatively, contact Lorna Felix, Secretary to the Chair of the Board at SLT Fire Station, 2a Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NS by the same date, if you are unable to complete the online form.
Reports and Accounts
The following documentation has been prepared by the board of trustees for review