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About The Psychologists Protection Society Trust
The Psychologists Protection Society Trust is a defence organisation, run for the benefit of members – counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists working in the talking and listening therapies. As a not-for-profit organisation, the Trust is run by therapists, for therapists. PPS was established in 1974 and has approximately 6000 members resident in The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
The Purpose of the Trust
The PPS Trust is here to protect and defend our members and support them when they face a professional claim against them.
The Trust has four core objectives:
- To provide education and advice to practitioners in the talking and listening therapy services to promote high standards of professional practice.
- To promote, support and protect the character, honour, interests and reputation of practitioners in the talking and listening therapy services.
- To provide financial, legal and/or other professional assistance to members when complaints are received from their clients.
- To provide assistance to members when damages and costs are awarded by a court, or where a settlement is made out of court.
You can find full details in our Articles of Association, which are available on request.
The Role of the Board of Trustees
- Help to shape the future of the Trust
- Help your fellow professionals and students
- Trustees work in a voluntary unpaid capacity
- Typically 4 or 5 hours per month
- Trustees may attend conferences & events on behalf of PPS
- Expenses reimbursed whilst carrying out duties of the Trust
- Most meetings and correspondence are done using a secure online environment or by telephone conference
The Board of Trustees is made up of current PPS members, who are fellow professionals from the talking and listening therapies. They are volunteers who are either elected from the current membership roll or appointed to the Board for the specific skills and experience they bring (co-opted Trustees). They are directors of The Psychologists Protection Society Trust, a company limited by guarantee, and take on the responsibilities of company directors for the financial well-being of the company.
Our current Trustees bring their extensive knowledge and professional experience to their role to assist members who find themselves in difficulties. They are practicing professionals or retirees who want to give something back to their fellow professionals. Trainee PPS Members can also join the Board to give their student colleagues a voice. Trustees provide therapy-related professional advice when necessary, oversee any Members Professional Protection claims and PPS Discretionary Trust Fund requests for assistance. So, as a member of PPS, you have the reassurance that any claim you make will be managed by fellow professionals who have an understanding of the field of talking and listening therapies.
The current Trustees are drawn from across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Board meetings are held via teleconference every four to six weeks and the Board meets in person at least once a year, usually at our Annual General Meeting.
Elections to the Board are held every year. If you are interested in becoming a trustee, we’d love to hear from you.
PPS Trustee – Katrina Millhagen on the role of a PPS Trustee
Current Board of Trustees..
- Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Sally Aldridge (Vice-Chair)
- Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Anne Martin
- Katrina Millhagen
- Terry Cromey
- Emer McDonagh
- Pamela Custers
Past Board of Trustees
2021
- Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Sally Aldridge (Vice-Chair)
- Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Anne Martin
- Katrina Millhagen
- Terry Cromey
- Kate Tindle
- Emer McDonagh
2020
- Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Sally Aldridge (Vice-Chair)
- Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Anne Martin
- Katrina Millhagen
- Terry Cromey
- Kate Tindle
- Dennis Bury
2019
- Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Owen Connelly (Vice Chair)
- Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Brenda Foguel (Treasurer)
- Anne Martin
- Katrina Millhagen
- Terry Cromey
- Kate Tindle
- Dennis Bury
- Sally Aldridge
2018
- Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Owen Connelly (Vice Chair)
- Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Brenda Foguel (Treasurer)
- Anne Martin
- Katrina Millhagen
- Terry Cromey
- Salma Siddique
- Kate Tindle
2017
- Mrs Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Dr Salma Siddique (Vice Chair)
- Ms Sharron Grainger (Secretary)
- Mrs Brenda Foguel (Treasurer)
- Mrs Christina Campbell
- Dr Owen Connelly
- Mrs Anne Martin
- Ms Katrina Milhagen
- Mr Terry Cromey
2016
- Mrs Catherine McMaster (Chair)
- Mrs Christina Campbell (Vice Chair)
- Mr Dennis Bury (Secretary)
- Mrs Brenda Foguel (Treasurer)
- Dr Owen Connelly
- Ms Sharron Grainger
- Dr Stewart Grant
- Mrs Anne Martin
- Dr Edel McAndrew
- Ms Katrina Milhagen
2015
- Mr Kevin McGeever (Chair)
- Mrs Christina Campbell (Vice Chair)
- Mr Dennis Bury (Secretary)
- Dr Owen Connelly
- Dr Stewart Grant
- Mrs Anne Martin
- Dr Edel McAndrew
- Mrs Catherine McMaster
2014
- Mr Kevin McGeever (Chair)
- Mrs Christina Campbell (Vice Chair)
- Mr Alexander Murray (Secretary)
- Mr Dennis Bury
- Dr Stewart Grant
- Dr Edel McAndrew
- Mrs Catherine McMaster
2013
- Mr Kevin McGeever (Chair)
- Dr Gabriel Syme (Vice Chair)
- Mr Alexander Murray (Secretary)
- Mrs Christina Campbell
- Dr Bernadette Caffrey-Craig
2012
- Dr Tim McConville (Chair)
- Mr Kevin McGeever (Vice Chair)
- Mr Alexander Murray (Secretary)
- Mr Shane Buckeridge
- Mrs Christine Campbell
2011
- Mrs Donna Johnstone (Chair)
- Dr Tim McConville (Vice Chair)
- Mr Alexander Murray (Secretary)
- Mr Shane Buckeridge
- Mr Charlie McConnochie
- Mrs Ruth Murray
2010
- Dr Douglas McFadzean (Chair)
- Mrs Donna Johnstone (Vice Chair)
- Mr Alexander Murray (Secretary)
- Mrs Ruth Murray
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Psychologists Protection Society and PPS are the trading names for the Psychologists Protection Society Trust (PPST). All plans and insurance policies are arranged and administered by Psychologists Protection Services Ltd (PPS Ltd). For the purposes of introducing insurance, the Psychologists Protection Society Trust (PPST) is an Introducer Appointed Representative of SWIM Ltd, and for the purposes of administering insurance Psychologists Protection Services Ltd (PPS Ltd) are an Appointed Representative of SWIM Ltd. SWIM Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Psychologists Protection Services Ltd is registered in Scotland No. SC379274. Registered Office: PPS, Lime Tree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
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