The Alexandra Palace and Park Board met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the adoption of a new strategic plan, appointments to various committees, and policy updates. The meeting's agenda also included a review of previous minutes and feedback from advisory committees.

Strategic Plan 2035

A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to be dedicated to the adoption of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust's (APPCT) ten-year Strategic Plan, outlining its vision and goals for 2025-2035. The plan details how the charity aims to deliver a step change in its impact, focusing on six strategic objectives. These include upgrading infrastructure to ensure financial sustainability, becoming a year-round destination with a high-quality programme, establishing a creative campus, progressing heritage conservation and skills training, combining heritage conservation with environmental sustainability, and strengthening strategic partnerships. The plan was developed over 18 months with extensive stakeholder consultation and research, including market research and impact studies. The report indicated that work to fundraise towards strategic projects was already underway, with advance sharing of the plan with key potential funders and stakeholders in progress. The Board was asked to note the background of the process to create the plan and for the Chair to approve the foreword prior to publication.

Appointments to Committees

The Board was scheduled to consider appointments to various committees and boards. This included appointing three Trustee Board members to the Finance, Risk, Resource and Audit Committee (FRRAC), and agreeing on a Chair for FRRAC. The report also proposed extending the term of office for Claire Pape as an Independent Financial Advisor to FRRAC. Additionally, the Board was to appoint four Trustee Board members to act as Directors for Alexandra Palace Trading Limited (APTL) and agree on a Chair for the APTL Board. The terms of office for APTL Non-Executive Directors, Andrew Morton and Jamie Copas, were also proposed for extension. Furthermore, two Trustee Board members were to be appointed to the Capital Programme Board, and specific Board members were to be appointed as Lead Safeguarding Trustee, Lead Whistleblowing Trustee, and Lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Trustee. The membership of the Statutory Advisory Committee and the Consultative Committee was also to be noted.

Co-opted Development Trustee Recruitment

The meeting was also set to discuss the recruitment of a Co-opted Development Trustee. This role, a non-voting position, is intended to advise the Board on the charity's Development Strategy, support its delivery, and chair a working group of volunteer advocates. The report outlined the approval process for increasing the number of co-optees on the Board and detailed the revised role description, which includes chairing a Development Working Group, supporting fundraising in specific strategic plan sectors, attending a minimum of two Board meetings annually, and making a regular gift to the charity. The recruitment process was scheduled to begin in June 2026, with an expectation that a recommendation for appointment would be presented to the Board in July 2026.

Policy Updates

The Board was scheduled to review and approve the revised Serious Incident Reporting Policy (Version 1.2). This policy had been updated to align with current Charity Commission guidance on safeguarding, financial crime, governance, and reputational risks. The report defined a serious incident as any event posing a significant risk to people, property, finances, operations, or the organisation's reputation. It also detailed staff and trustee responsibilities for reporting incidents, escalation procedures, and follow-up actions. The policy aims to strengthen governance and compliance, ensure consistent operational practice, and reinforce the Trust's commitment to transparency and safeguarding.

Minutes and Feedback

The Board was scheduled to confirm the unrestricted minutes of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board meeting held on 12th March 2026. Additionally, the minutes of the Alexandra Park and Palace Advisory Committee and the Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee, both held on 9th March 2026, were to be received, with any recommendations from these committees to be considered. A verbal update on feedback from these committees was also on the agenda.

The meeting also included standard procedural items such as noting filming at meetings, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and consideration of questions, deputations, or petitions. The Chair also had the discretion to consider any urgent business. Items scheduled for exclusion of the public and press included the confirmation of exempt minutes and any other urgent exempt business.