The
work of the Board is divided between five committees.
These are:
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| Audit Committee |
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Chairman
Martin Penny
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committee Terms
of Reference |
Assists
the Board of Trustees in ensuring an effective
system of internal control and accurate external
financial reporting. The committee provides a
channel of communication between the auditors
and the trustees to ensure internal and external
audits are conducted in a thorough, efficient
and effective manner.
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| Finance and Investment
Committee |
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Chairman
Tim Wightman
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committee Terms
of Reference |
Advises
the Board on all matters relating to the Trust’s
finances. This includes advising on the overall
investment strategy, reviewing statutory accounts,
proposing the annual budget and monitoring the
financial performance of the Trust.
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| General Management
Committee |
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Chairman
Jean Holder
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committee Terms
of Reference |
This committee is responsible
for communications with members and all issues concerning
them. It oversees publicity and PR matters including
the production of the newsletter and annual report.
The committee's responsibilities also include staffing
matters, health and safety, general administration
and the Trust's complaint procedure.
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| Grants Committee |
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Chairman
Carole Taylor
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committee Terms
of Reference |
Sets
the general grants policy, including publicising
the applications process, and allocates funds
to cover each of the six charitable objects of
the Trust. The committee also reviews grant applications
and monitors the effectivness of grants given
in line with the Trust's objects.
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| Property Committee |
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Chairman
Nick Woodward
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committee Terms
of Reference |
| Has delegated authority,
along with the Chief Executive, to make decisions
concerning the on-going management of the property
portfolio. Identifies and recommends to the Board
opportunities for development or other structural
change to the portfolio. |
