DFRS Trustee Update

Over the course of 2025, following communication and advice from the Charity Commission, the Trustees of the Dean Forest Railway Society have reviewed their policies regarding Conflicts of Interest, particularly given the close relationships between the various Railway organisations. In December, in order to ensure that the Society decision-making process is as effective as possible, it was agreed that Officer positions should be held by Trustees not holding a Directorship or employed position elsewhere within the DFR. As such, James Graham and Adam Williams have resigned their positions as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively. We thank them for the work that they have done in these roles and we welcome their continued support as Trustees.

To fill these positions, Tim McLennan and Doug Johnson have stepped in as Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Tim has been Treasurer of the Society since 2017, and has chaired several meetings since then when required, while Doug was more recently elected as a Trustee but is a very active volunteer and regular presence at the DFR.

From all the Trustees of the Dean Forest Railway Society, we wish you a Happy New Year and an enjoyable 2026.