Q&A

Q.  Can I join the Farringdon Village Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation as a member? 

A. Yes, if you are resident in Farringdon and support the provision of a Village Hall for Farringdon all you need to do is complete the form and return it to the address stated on it.  The form contains your agreement to pay £1 only if the Trust goes into liquidation. All your contact details are needed – normally information will be sent out by email.  A phone number is only needed in case it’s necessary to contact you at short notice.  Reminder - it costs nothing to join.  

 

Q.  Who is eligible to stand for election as a Trustee of Farringdon Village Hall? 

A.  Any adult member of the CIO living at an address in Farringdon/the area of benefit can stand for election but they must support the aims of the Trust which means being able to demonstrate support for the provision of a village hall for Farringdon. The election will take place at a meeting in a village hall near Farringdon. 

 

Q.  What would being a Trustee of Farringdon Village Hall involve? 

A.  You can look online for the duties of a trustee generally: The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

A Trustee of Farringdon Village Hall must support the aims of the Trust (to provide a village hall for Farringdon residents), must be ready to attend meetings regularly to discuss important steps to be taken to turn that aim into a reality e.g. purchase of land on which to build the hall, fund-raising, the details of the hall such as initial size, cost estimates, planning applications, engagement of professionals, management of the finances.