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Governance News

Stay informed with the governance of the Royal Photographic Society

Latest news from the RPS 

We want members to stay connected and informed with RPS operations and governance. To help members who want the latest news to stay informed we’ll post timely news and updates on this page. Check back regularly for updates. 

 

 

30 April 2025: RPS Operations News 

Victoria Humphries has been appointed as the CEO of the RPS and will commence in this role from 19 May 2025.  

 

24 April 2025: RPS Governance News 

Extraordinary General Meeting was held on the motion to amend the By Laws to allow Simon Hill to be re-elect for a further two more years. The vote was passed and the By Laws will be amended. 

 

15 April 2025: RPS Governance News 

Appointed Trustee Melissa Magnusson ARPS resigns from the Board of Trustees. Trustee recruitment will commence in advance of the Annual General Meeting on 20 September 2025.   

 

28 March 2025: RPS Governance News 

Registration opened for Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on the motion. Members could read the updated FAQs following the Town Hall discussion and if they are unable to attend to vote in person can submit a vote by email. 

 

5 March 2025: RPS Governance News 

A Town Hall Meeting is held for members for the discussion of the proposed motion to extend Simon Hill’s term as president. 

 

24 February 2025: RPS Governance News 

The RPS commenced advertising for the role of Honorary Treasurer, and additional Finance Committee members, following the resignation of Charlotte Frailberg. 

 

20 February 2025: RPS Governance News 

Following investigation, the notification of there being a candidate was found to be incorrect. Simon Hill informs Members that the Motion has been affirmed by the Board and the Town Hall meeting has been rescheduled for 5 March 2025. 

 

11 February 2025: RPS Governance News 

The Deputy Chair of Trustees notifies the Board that a candidate has come forward and received a seconder, and that the Motion no longer has the unanimous support of the Board of Trustees. On 11 February the Motion is withdrawn by president and Members are notified that the Town Hall meeting for 12 February has been cancelled. 

 

6 February 2025: RPS Operations News 

RPS Members Committee and Representative Committee informed of Dan Jones’s resignation from the role of CEO of the RPS with his last day confirmed as 30 April 2025. 

 

31 January 2025: RPS Governance News  

Following the Motion being given final Board approval for issue to Members, and the proposed Motion being briefed to RPS Representatives Committee and the RPS Members Committee, notice of the planned Town Hall meeting was issued to members. This allows for the discussion of the proposed motion and was scheduled for 12 February, with an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for 24 April 2025 to vote on the change to the by-law. 

 

15 January 2025: RPS Governance News 

Appointed Trustee Andrew Clifforth resigns from the Board of Trustees. Trustee recruitment will commence in advance of the Annual General Meeting on 20 September 2025.   

 

20 December 2024: RPS Governance News 

Following unanimous support from the RPS Board and Nominations committee, approval was obtained from Privy Council Advisers to proceed to the Extra Ordinary General Meeting on 24 April 2024. 

 

28 November 2024: RPS Governance News 

Following a Board Meeting on 25 October to discuss the risk of succession the Board of Trustees proposed a Motion to extend Simon Hill's term as President for two more years. The Motion has the support of the Board of Trustees.  

 

21 September 2024: RPS Governance News 

Annual General Meeting 2024. New Trustees onboarded Andrew Clifforth, Carolyn Bloore ARPS, Victoria Forrest, Melissa Magnusson ARPS, James Weeks LRPS.