The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT (UK)) Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at Hall 4 Breakout Room, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8TN 17:10 on Thursday 25 September 2025
Present: Anna-Jane Hunter Chair of the Board CILT (UK) and member (AJH)
Plus 12 other members of the Institute and the Chief Executive Officer - Interim (Helen Hardy).
The meeting commenced at 17:10 AJH welcomed those attending and informed the meeting that the President had submitted apologies that he was unable to attend and Chair the meeting. AJH offered to chair this AGM in the President’s absence and asked if there were any other nominees to chair the meeting.
No other nominees were made, and AJH sought approval to chair the meeting.
The meeting unanimously to approve the Chair of the meeting being AJH.
AJH confirmed that the meeting had been called with 21 days’ notice provided by entry in an article in the September 2025 edition of Focus in accordance with the 2011 Articles of Association.
Andrew Weatherill, CILT (UK) Company Secretary, confirmed that the meeting is quorate with 13 eligible members in attendance, which is greater than the 10 required.
AJH confirmed that copies of the draft minutes of the 2024 AGM held on 19 September 2024 have been made available on the Company’s website and are available at the meeting.
AJH asked the meeting if there were any questions. None were raised. AJH asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for the approval of the minutes. The meeting voted unanimously to approve the 2024 AGM minutes.
AJH confirmed the 2024 AGM minutes were approved.
AJH advised the meeting has to consider and vote on two ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS. One to adopt the 2024 Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and one to re-appoint the auditors and authorise the directors to agree their remuneration.
AJH confirmed that there were NO PROXY VOTES REQUESTED OR CAST.
AJH read out Resolution 1: To consider, and if thought fit, to adopt the Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2024 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
AJH advised that the “Accounts”, i.e. the Directors’ Report and Financial Statements, had been considered and approved by the Board on 16 January 2025 and subsequently signed by 2 Directors on 24 January 2025 and the auditors on 30 January 2025.
AJH asked if there were any comments or queries. No questions were raised and AJH asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 1. The meeting voted unanimously for Resolution 1 to adopt the Accounts for the y/e 30 September 2024 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
AJH confirmed that the Accounts and the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the year ended 30 September 2024 were adopted.
AJH read out Resolution 2: To reappoint Forvis Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
AJH asked if there were any comments or questions. No questions were raised and AJH asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 2. The meeting voted unanimously for Resolution 2 to reappoint Forvis Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
AJH confirmed that Forvis Mazars LLP were reappointed as Auditors and the Directors authorised to agree their remuneration.
AJH thanked the members for attending the meeting. AJH declared the meeting closed at 17:20
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at
De Vere Beaumont Estate, Burfield Road. Old Windsor SL4 2JJ
17:00 on Thursday 19 September 2024
Present:
Andrew Weatherill Company Secretary CILT (UK) and member (AJW)
Plus 12 other members of the Institute and the Chief Executive Officer (Paul Adams).
The meeting commenced at ~17:00
AJW welcomed those attending and informed the meeting that the President had submitted apologies that he was unable to attend and Chair the meeting. AJW offered to chair this AGM in the President’s absence and asked if there were any other nominees to chair the meeting.
No other nominees were made, and AJW sought approval to chair the meeting.
The meeting voted by majority to approve the Chair of the meeting being AJW.
AJW confirmed that the meeting had been called with 21 days’ notice provided by entry in an article in the June 2024 edition of Focus in accordance with the 2011 Articles of Association.
AJW confirmed that the meeting is quorate with 13 eligible members in attendance, which is greater than the 10 required.
AJW confirmed that copies of the draft minutes of the 2023 AGM held on 22 June 2023 have been made available on the Company’s website and are available at the meeting.
AJW asked the meeting if there were any questions. None were raised.
ABJ asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for the approval of the minutes.
The meeting voted to approve the 2023 AGM minutes.
AJW confirmed the 2023 AGM minutes were approved.
AJW advised the meeting has to consider and vote on two ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS. One to adopt the 2023 Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and one to re-appoint the auditors and authorise the directors to agree their remuneration.
AJW confirmed that there were NO PROXY VOTES REQUESTED OR CAST.
AJW read out Resolution 1:
To consider, and if thought fit, to adopt the Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2023 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
AJW advised that the “Accounts”, i.e. the Directors’ Report and Financial Statements, had been considered and approved by the Board on 18 January 2024 and subsequently signed by 2 Directors on 18 January 2024 and the auditors on 19 January2024.
AJW asked if there were any comments or queries.
A question was raised regarding the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) as reported on Companies House and whether this was appropriate to be recorded as a Charity or a
Professional Membership Body.
There was a debate from the floor through the Chair of the meeting, including the Chief Executive Officer, Paul Adams, who was in attendance, but note as a member. The debate widened from the SIC point and included the balance between Charitable Activities and the activities of a Professional Membership Body.
Concluding the discussion, AJW advised that the SIC point had not been raised at any point by the Auditors but would be investigated and if required advice taken and any amendment required would be made.
AJW asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 1.
The meeting voted by a majority for Resolution 1 to adopt the Accounts for the y/e 30 September 2023 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
AJW confirmed that the Accounts and the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the year ended 30 September 2023 were adopted.
AJW read out Resolution 2:
To reappoint Forvis Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
AJW asked if there were any comments or questions.
A question was raised from the floor regarding legal requirements for Auditor Rotation. AJW advised that there is no legal requirement for Auditor rotation. The Policy of the
Auditors covers rotation of Partner and Senior Manager and under this policy the Audit Partner has recently been changed.
AJW asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 2.
The meeting voted by a majority for Resolution 2 to reappoint Forvis Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
ABJ confirmed that Forvis Mazars LLP were reappointed as Auditors and the Directors authorised to agree their remuneration.
AJW thanked the members for attending the meeting.
AJW declared the meeting closed at ~ 17:20.
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB 17:00 on Wednesday 8 June 2022
Present: Alan Jones Chair CILT (UK), in the Chair and member (ABJ) Andrew Weatherill Company Secretary CILT (UK) and member (AJW) Plus 10 other members of the Institute.
The meeting commenced at 17:00 ABJ welcomed those attending and informed the meeting that the President had submitted apologies that he was unable to attend and Chair the meeting.
ABJ offered to chair this AGM in the President’s absence and asked if there were any other nominees to chair the meeting.
No other nominees were made, and the Chair sought approval for him to chair the meeting.
The meeting voted unanimously to approve the Chair of the meeting being ABJ. ABJ confirmed that the meeting had been called with 21 days’ notice provided by entry in an article in the May 2023 edition of Focus in accordance with the 2011 Articles of Association.
AJW confirmed that the meeting is quorate with 12 eligible members in attendance, which is greater than the 10 required.
ABJ confirmed that copies of the draft minutes of the 2022 AGM held on 22 June 2022 have been made available on the Company’s website. ABJ asked the meeting if there were any questions.
None were raised. ABJ asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for the approval of the minutes.
The meeting voted 9 for to approve the 2022 AGM minutes and 2 abstained. ABJ confirmed the 2021 AGM minutes were approved. ABJ advised the meeting has to consider and vote on two ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS.
One to adopt the 2022 Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and one to re-appoint the auditors. ABJ confirmed that there were NO PROXY VOTES REQUESTED OR CAST before the deadline of 17:00 of Wednesday 7 June 2023. ABJ read out Resolution 1: To consider, and if thought fit, to adopt the Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2022 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
ABJ advised that the “Accounts”, i.e. the Directors’ Report and Financial Statements, had been considered and approved by the Board on 10 January 2023 and subsequently signed by 2 Directors by 27 January 2023 and the Auditors on 29 January 2023.
ABJ asked if there were any comments or queries. None were raised. ABJ asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 1.
The meeting voted 9 for Resolution 1 to adopt the Accounts for the y/e 30 September 2022 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors and 3 abstained. ABJ confirmed that the Accounts and the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the year ended 30 September 2022 were adopted. ABJ read out Resolution 2: To reappoint Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
ABJ asked if there were any comments or questions. None were raised ABJ asked the meeting to vote for, against or abstain for Resolution 2.
The meeting voted unanimously for Resolution 2 to reappoint Mazars LLP as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to agree their remuneration.
ABJ confirmed that Mazars LLP were reappointed as Auditors and the Directors authorised to agree their remuneration.
ABJ thanked the members for attending the meeting. ABJ declared the meeting closed at 17:04
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at Warwick Conferences, Radcliffe House, Scarman Road, Coventry, CV4 7SH 17:00 on Wednesday 22 June 2022.
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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 22nd September 2021 commencing 11:00 to conduct the following items of ordinary business:
1. To consider and if thought fit adopt the accounts for the year ended 30th September 2020 and the reports of the directors and auditors.
2. To reappoint Mazars LLP as auditors and to authorise the directors to agree their remuneration.
1 September 2021
By order of the Board
Andrew Weatherill FCA, FCILT
Company Secretary
The following grades are entitled to attend and vote:
Member, Chartered Member, Fellow, Emeritus Fellow, Honorary Fellow
If you wish to attend the AGM you should send an e-mail to AGM@ciltuk.org.uk confirming your name and membership grade before 17:00 on Tuesday 21 September 2021 and you will be provided with details of how to access the webinar.
Details in respect of appointing a proxy are available at www.ciltuk.org.uk
You can download the proxy form here and the Directors' reports and financial statements can be found here.
Alternatively contact us as follows for details:
Write: 2021 AGM, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, Earlstrees Court, Earlstrees Road, Corby NN17 4AX
Email: AGM@ciltuk.org.uk
Fax: (+44) (0) 1536 740101
Phone: (+44) (0) 1536 740100
Please ensure all correspondence is headed up 2021 AGM.
Minutes:
To view the draft minutes from the CILT(UK) AGM 2017, click here
To view the draft minutes of the Macau CILT(International) AGM of June 2017, click here
Reports and Accounts:
To view the CILT(International) Report and Accounts for the y/e 31st December 2017, click here
To view the CILT(UK) Accounts for the y/e 30 September 2017, click here