CAN YOU HELP?

OUR TRUST NEEDS YOU!Every once in a while, for one reason or another, there are changes to a team of players. That time has come for the Trust. Some of the members of the voluntary team, who have served the Trust for a good number of years, sincerely believe that the year 2011 is the right time for them to relinquish their responsibilities. It is, in fact, another way of saying that the future development of the Trust properly belongs to others. We have two forthcoming vacancies to fill. Can YOU help?CHAIRPERSON From its modest beginnings the work of the Trust has, through wise leadership and commitment of its trustees, undergone considerable development in terms of the funding, the making of grants and, as an organisation, found it necessary to form subcommittees and develop policy documents. The current Chair of the Trust will complete his term of office in May, 2011. The Trust has also reached a milestone in its life in that it is in the process of undertaking a radical review of all aspects of its work including the structure as an organisation, as an employer, in seeking new sources of funding, increasing its ability to make grants, assessing the work of the sub-committees and how to attract a greater number of committed friends and supporters. The Chairperson leads a team of trustees and also sits on some of the sub-committees. The Trust is also exploring the creation of possible paid post of Development Officer. If you have a proven track record of leadership qualities and abilities and have that ‘just cannot wait to help’ feeling to take on a fresh challenge in leading the Trust then please contact us (see below). RIDE AND STRIDE EVENT CO-ORDINATORS The annual “Ride and Stride” is the Trust’s major fund raising event. In 2009 in excess of £20,000 was achieved to add to the Trust’s funds. This event is all about having fun with friends, of all ages, whilst fund-raising. If YOU are an ‘ideas person’, with creativity bursting to be displayed in practical terms and can help with ways of developing this annual event, please do get in touch. If YOU can help us with either of these roles, or wish to discuss more details, please contact our Chairman, Richard Carr-Archer Tel: 01904 670786 or Email: rcayork@axis-connect.com. SEPTEMBER 2010

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