How online voting works


This year, there will be no need to register a proxy. Instead, an 'online voting' system will be run, allowing all members to cast their vote if they are unable to attend the meeting. This removes the need for members to nominate proxies and ensures all votes cast are always counted without needing to call a poll.


When voting opens, you can cast your vote online by working through the agenda items on the web form published here. The form will not be published until voting opens. If you cast a vote and later decide to attend, your online vote will be disqualified and instead, your vote in person at the meeting will be counted. All attendees will be registered when they arrive at Gaydon and checked against the list of online voters. Tellers in the room at the AMM will add the total from the show of hands to the total cast online to give the final result.


Voting is for full, paid-up family or honorary members only. Membership status will be checked before any result is announced. The results given on the day at the AMM will therefore be provisional.


Take your time to read the voting form carefully so you understand what is being voted upon and the reasoning for it. Also consider the responses to resolutions. At the foot of the form is a button labelled 'Submit'. When you are satisfied with your answers, click that button. If any vital fields are missed, the form will not send, and red text will indicate on the form which field has been missed. If you do not complete all the required fields, the forms will not submit.


Those not attending the AMM can watch the meeting via a live stream online. The link for which will be emailed to members on the Friday before the meeting and published on this page. If there are any questions relating to the Annual Members Meeting or the voting process, please contact Mick Forey: chair@tr-register.co.uk.

Please instruct your vote below.

NONE PROPOSED

The TR Register is proud to propose David Appleby, founder of David Appleby Engineering (DAE), as Honorary President of the Club in recognition of his exceptional contribution to motorsport, the Triumph community and spreading the word of the TR range - specifically TR7s.

For decades, David has been one of the most respected names in the world of motorsport engineering and preparation. Through David Appleby Engineering, he has built a reputation for unrivalled craftsmanship, meticulous preparation and deep technical understanding of what makes a car fast. Most recently, he applied this to the TR marque in spectacular style. David has owned TRs all his life, most recently a brace of TR5s. But his real passion was shaped during his days at BL Motorsport, working for the likes of Ron Elkins, John Davenport and the legendary Tony Pond.

David’s reputation has been forged in competition. His engineering and preparation of the formidable TR7 V8 rally cars have brought them and their capabilities to a whole new generation, particularly through their appearances in recent historic motorsport events, including the RAC Rally.

The performance, reliability and attention to detail demonstrated in these cars reflect the same standards that underpin all of David’s work, and the result is the no expense spared, ultimate TR7 V8 rally car – the car it always could have been.

Beyond his engineering achievements, David has always been generous with his knowledge and supportive of the wider TR community, encouraging owners, sharing expertise, and helping to sustain enthusiasm for these iconic last-of-the-line TRs through guided tours of his facility and by sharing his knowledge with club members.

In recognition of his lifetime of dedication to Triumph engineering, motorsport preparation and the continued success of the TR community, the TR Register is honoured to propose David Appleby as Honorary President.

Please ensure you have read all of the citations before voting.
Abstentions will not be counted.

NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED.

As a result of the lack of nominations, Chris Thirtle has agreed to be co-opted to the MT in order to continue the basic day-to-day financial requirements until a candidate can be found.

PAUL HOGAN
Proposed: Andy Canning
Seconded: Andrew Racey

Once again I offer my services to the club. Having been a member for over fifty years and served on the committee in numerous capacities over the years I should need no introduction. My record as someone who thinks outside the box and is not afraid of exploring new ideas should also be welcomed.

However, to address the specifics of the role, I know how the club functions. My strategy to separate the club and business activities were frowned upon but they are now taken seriously.

It is clear from the decline in membership that our current strategies have not been working and so a new approach is required. I think I can provide the leadership required by reviewing the current strategy and developing a new focus for the club and its activities. Given the financial position of the club the business plan needs to reflect the new realities of the classic car world and what we can offer the membership.

I’m not sure that the HR component is actually relevant to the strategic role. I would have thought that would be a more appropriate function for either the Chairman or the Asset manger to take on board but they already have a number of responsibilities to cover. However, I was responsible for staff during my career so I am no stranger to HR issues but I accept things have changed since I retired so that is something I will need to mug up on.

As for translating strategy into effective plans then that will depend on how the rest of the MT view any proposals I might make and how willing they are to implement them. I accept that I will have my work cut out convincing some people but times have changed and a new direction is required.

JEFF ROBERTS
Proposed: Michael Heelis
Seconded: Barry Green

My wife Lesley and I have been active members of the TR Register since October 1975. We own a TR3 and a TR4, both of which are regularly used on runs and longer trips in the Uk and abroad, one driven by our son Tim, who is also a Club member.
Initially members of Chiltern TRs, we transferred to Windsor Forest TRs in 1996 following a house move, In 2012 I was elected Group Leader, a position I held for 6 years. The group won the 'Wheel Spinner Award' in 2014 as the most improved group.
In 2015 I was co-opted onto the MT and subsequently elected Strategy Director. I was in this role for two years and was able to combine my experience as a GL and club member with my professional background in HR and Organisation Development to assist in the early development of the future strategy of our Club.
In 2017 1 was elected Regional Director, SE - a role I very much enjoyed and held for 6 years, stepping down last year to enable me to focus on my current role as Strategy and Club Development Lead which I was elected to at the AGM in April 2023 and re-elected in 2024.
Prior to this, in 2020, I was a member of a small Strategy Project Team led by Stephen Hall, Regional Coordinator, Scotland. Our brief from the MT was to review the changing world of classic cars and to make proposals on how the TRR could adapt and respond to these challenges. 18 months later we presented our proposals to the MT, following which they were cascaded to GLs and members at meetings throughout the UK and reported in TR Action.
Since then, I have worked with the MT to refine these proposals into a rolling three-year plan, 2024-26 which I presented to members at the AMM in March 2024 and which is now being implemented by the MT.
Results are already beginning to come through. I believe we have a winning strategy, which I would be delighted to continue to develop and contribute to. I now seek re-election. Please vote for me.

MARK OCKENDEN
Proposed: Simon Cowling
Seconded: Jim Tully

I joined the TR Register in 1984 and during my membership, I have held the post of London Group leader for 5 years from around 1993 to 1998. I have also been involved with TR Chiltern Group and, more recently, since retiring and moving house last year, the Derbyshire Dales Group.
One of the primary functions of the International Coordinator is to manage the UK membership participation in the annual European meetings.

Having held the post of International Coordinator for one year so far, I am getting used to the position and feel I can continue to offer my services to the club in this role.

I attended the German European TR meeting in Hohenroda with my wife, Sarah last year, representing The TR Register. I also attended the European coordinators meeting in Belgium where future European meetings are discussed and proposed.
This year's meeting will be in Belgium.
I also led the TR Tours trip to Southern Ireland in June 2025.

This year, we will be leading the TR Tours trips to Brittany in June and Lake Garda in
September.

Since taking on the role, I have taken ownership of the TR Register Breakdown app and after. a summer of discontent, liaised with a company to ensure the app works without issues by ensuring monthly reviews and maintenance.

No nominations received

No nominations received

In view of the lack of nominations, Lesley Swain to be co-opted to the new MT to complete the Car Club Fest project only.

I have been a member since 1979 and have carried out a range of duties in the TR Register during that time. I have been a Group Leader for many years and for the last few years I have been the Regional Co Ordinator for the Northwest Region of the UK. I was seconded into the technical role in June 2025, as I thought I could add something to the Club.
It’s been a roller coaster ride, but hopefully, in the 7 months in post, I have managed to achieve some positive outcomes.
I am 67 years old, have a range of 4- and 6-cylinder cars, all of which have been DIY rebuilds. I still have the TR I bought in 1979.

I am a mechanical engineer by training and worked for a major UK aerospace company in engineering, commercial and business roles.

I joined the club in 1980 shortly after buying my TR6, which I still have. I have driven it for nearly 80,000 miles.

Since 1983, I have enjoyed touring with my TR6 and more recently my TR3 and attended many events across the UK and Europe. I was elected to the Management Team in November 2016 to take on the International role.

I lead the team that planned and delivered the UK European TR Meeting in Coventry and Wales in September 2023. An event with a budget of £200,000 which turned out to be a great success in every way.

I was also elected by the MT to be Vice-Chairman in 2023 and 2024, to deputise for the Chairman if he was not available.

As part of the MT, I have also been responsible for GDPR and implementing the new Admin policy separating the running of the club from the company to bring greater focus on the club rather than the legalities of the company.

We now have the challenge of implementing the club strategy. It is vital that we modernise the way the club is administered to reduce office time spent on non-value-added activities. We are hampered by archaic IT systems and processes. This causes huge frustration to the members, volunteers and staff alike. The new membership portal and website will transform the online experience for our members.

I would like the club to focus back on the members and what the club can do to help them to use and enjoy their TRs for many years to come.

Finance Proposals for the AMM:

Whilst the Club did make a modest surplus last year of £5,864 and the net loss in membership numbers was less than in 2024, that downward trend in membership coupled with continued higher than anticipated inflation (which is now anticipated to be more prolonged than forecast due to International events) does present a financial challenge for the Club. To that end, the MT sees 2 options:

Option A: Freeze full membership subscriptions at £72 (Youth Membership at £36) despite inflation and membership pressures, identify areas of activity where significant savings might be made to mitigate these risks, and accept the likelihood of an above inflation 'reset' of subscriptions at some point in the future.

Option B: Increase subscriptions in line with inflation to £75: an additional £3 on a full subscription or £1.50 on a Youth Subscription (to £37.50) from 1 June 2026 to try to avoid 'shock' resets in subscription rates going forward and accept some savings might still be required to mitigate any nett membership losses over the year.

Both options include family membership remaining at £10.

The MT would advocate for Option B as being a prudent approach in an increasingly uncertain world, but, cognisant of the sensitivities around subscription rates following the AMM last year, wishes to allow the members to have their say on the issue.

MANAGEMENT TEAM RECOMMENDS MEMBERS TO VOTE 'FOR'

MT RESPONSE:

This Resolution proposes removing the requirement that a candidate for Chairman must have served on the Management Team or as a Regional Coordinator in the previous year within the TR Register Car Club.
Supporting this change would send a clear and positive message about how the Club sees itself and its future.
First, it reinforces the principle that the TR Register should be open, transparent and accountable to its members. A healthy members’ organisation should never appear closed or inaccessible. Allowing any member with the commitment, ability and support of fellow members to stand for Chairman demonstrates that the Club is confident, open and willing to adopt new ideas constructively.
Second, it helps move the Club away from any perception of a “closed shop”, where leadership roles are only available to those already within an internal structure. The strength of the TR Register has always come from its membership at every level — from local groups and events through to the national organisation. Opening the role more widely simply reflects that reality.
Importantly, this change does not guarantee anyone the role of Chairman. It simply allows members the opportunity to stand. The decision would still rest entirely with the membership through the democratic voting process. The Club places trust in its members to engage with the important decisions that shape its future, to consider candidates carefully, and to judge each individual’s suitability for the role before casting their vote.
The role of Chairman should also be understood in the right way. The Chairman is not intended to act as a single controlling authority. The role is to lead discussion, coordinate the Management Team and ensure that the organisation works effectively together — much like the conductor of an orchestra ensuring each section plays its part. The strength of the Club comes from collective leadership rather than individual authority.
By widening eligibility, the Club encourages fresh perspectives, strengthens democratic accountability and demonstrates confidence in the judgment of its own members.
For these reasons, members may wish to consider voting FOR this Resolution.


PROPOSED BY: Roger Hogarth SECONDED BY: Suzanne Hogarth

In place of the above, the TR Register Management Team will arrange to add an option for full members joining the Club or existing members renewing their annual subscription to add a monetary figure of their own choice that the member is prepared to pay towards the vehicle fund. One of the monetary choices will be a zero amount.

Summary Reasons for the Proposal:

• To ensure the future of TS2 is in the care of those who wish to support it.

• To prevent pressure on Club subscription costs from rising in support of the vehicle.

• To encourage other methods of fund raising for TS2 where larger funds are required as may be the case from time to time rather than solely via Club membership subscriptions.

• To introduce a cost limit where none presently exists.

• Due to distance, TR model choice and other factors, the reality is the car is no longer of interest to a growing portion of members.

• To help bring Club membership Subscriptions to a more affordable price.

PROPOSED BY: Robert Brand Seconded by: Richard Crewe-Read.



MANAGEMENT TEAM RECOMMEND TO VOTE 'AGAINST'.

MT response:

Members are being asked to support a proposal to remove the collective funding for TS2 and replace it with a voluntary contribution system. At first glance, this may sound reasonable. But when we look more closely at what TS2 represents to the TR Register, it becomes clear that the proposal risks weakening something far more important than a small line in the Club accounts.
TS2 is not simply another TR. As the first right-hand drive TR2 hand-built at Banner Lane before the production lines at Canley began, it is a unique and irreplaceable part of the story that connects every TR owner and enthusiast. It represents the very beginning of the TR line — the starting point of the cars that brought all of us into this Club.

The proposal argues that those who support TS2 should be the ones to fund it. But that principle would fundamentally change how this, and every car club, works. The TR Register has always been a collective endeavour. Our subscriptions support many activities that not every member uses directly — shows, tours, motorsport, track days, magazines, technical resources and much more. Yet together they create the rich and varied Club that we all value.

TS2 should be seen in exactly the same light. It is a shared asset that reflects the Club’s role as a custodian of TR heritage. When the car appears at events or media engagements, it represents the Club, generates interest in the TR story and reinforces the Register’s standing within the wider classic car community. Those benefits reach far beyond the members who may see the car in person.

Financially, the cost of maintaining TS2 is modest when shared across the membership. Through careful planning and responsible management, these costs can continue to be kept under control. The Management Team is also committed to ensuring the car is used more actively so members gain greater enjoyment and visibility from it.

What the proposed change would introduce, however, is uncertainty. A voluntary funding system would make long-term planning for this important historic vehicle far more difficult. It would also raise practical and divisive questions about access, eligibility and administration — all of which would create additional complexity and cost for the Club.

More fundamentally, the proposal asks us to step away from something that lies at the heart of why the Club was formed in the first place.
The original purpose of the TR Register was simple and clear: to preserve the marque TR. TS2 represents a physical embodiment of that. Supporting TS2 collectively is not about funding a car — it is about honouring the foundations of the Club itself. If the TR Register is to remain strong in the years ahead, it will be by remembering and reaffirming that purpose.
TS2 is not just another TR. It is where the story began — and preserving that story is exactly what the TR Register Car Club was created to do.

For these reasons, members are strongly encouraged to vote AGAINST this Resolution.

MANAGEMENT TEAM RECOMMENDS MEMBERS TO VOTE 'AGAINST'

The reason for such a facility is to enable all TR Register Car Club members to post topics concerning the TR Register Car Club, which all TR Register Car Club members have the opportunity to view and discuss. The Members Only Message Board shall also be used as a direct line of communication between the membership and the Management Team for the exchange of views on topics concerning the operation of the TR Register Car Club in a timeous and efficient manner. The Members Only Message Board shall be located on the main TR Register Car Club website in the ‘Resources’ section, with a link from the existing TR Register Car Club supported Open Forum to the Members Only Message Board on the main TR Register Car Club website. The Members Only Message Board shall be considered as a priority, with a maximum implementation period of six months from the date of the resolution being agreed.

MT RESPONSE:

The Management Team (MT) strongly supports open communication with members of the TR Register. However, the MT believes that creating a Members-Only Message Board is not the best or most effective way to achieve that aim, and therefore recommends voting against this Resolution.

First, the proposal would effectively create a 24/7 communication channel directed at the Management Team, with an expectation of quick responses. The TR Register is run largely by volunteers who already give significant time to support the Club. It would be unfair and unrealistic to impose what amounts to a constant online “duty desk” on individuals who contribute their time freely.

Second, implementing and moderating a new message board would require additional IT investment and ongoing oversight. At a time when the Club must manage costs carefully—and when investment in IT has often been questioned by members—this would be difficult to justify.

There is also a wider community consideration here. The Club already financially supports the independent forum TR Forums, which provides a long-standing and valuable platform for TR enthusiasts. Creating an official parallel forum could raise questions about whether that existing support should continue.

Experience also shows that forums and social media are not ideal for communicating clear, official answers. Genuine questions often become lost in thread drift and general discussion. The MT believes important questions about Club operations deserve considered responses agreed collectively by the Management Team, not quick replies that may reflect only an individual opinion.

Finally, many members do not actively engage with online forums. A message board would therefore only reach a minority of the membership, rather than providing clear communication to everyone.

Instead, the MT proposes introducing an “Ask the MT” session within each Management Team meeting. Members will be able to submit written questions in advance or join the meeting via Microsoft Teams to ask them directly. The questions and agreed responses will then be published in the monthly e-Newsletter so that all members can see both the question and the answer clearly. This approach encourages open dialogue while ensuring responses are considered, democratic and communicated to the whole membership in a sustainable way.

In addition, our well-run Group Leaders’ meetings provide another effective and representative channel for discussion. Held once or twice a year, these meetings will allow issues to be debated interactively and help steer both the long-term direction of the Club and the resolution of more immediate concerns. Group Leaders represent many of the Club’s active members, so this meeting provides an important link between the membership and the Management Team. A good example of this working well took place in February 2026 at the British Motor Museum, with members attending both in person and online via Teams.

For these reasons, the Management Team recommends voting AGAINST this Resolution.