BECOME AN
ACVH MEMBER
(To become a Member) Apply Here
Ashford Carbonell Village Hall and Recreation Ground is a Charity with a Constitution run by villagers for the benefit of the community it serves.
The ACVH values its many volunteers who work hard organising events, running clubs and creating pop-ups. ACVH Trustees oversee that finances are well spent; the hall is well-maintained and that policies are effective. Most importantly, our members hold it all together.
Members live in the parish of Ashford Carbonel, have voting rights and ensure that the constitution is adhered to.
Members are needed, amongst other things; to appoint new Trustees, vote on significant project spending and decide whether the constitution needs changing.
It is free to join and your membership is valued​.
Amongst other things, the Constitution outlines the function of members.
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Members elect Trustees to manage + run the charity on their behalf. Trustees are elected by members at the AGM.
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There will also be up to 5 Trustees appointed key stakeholders (e.g. the PCC, Parish Council and School).
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Members must be consulted on important decisions..
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Members agree to support the objectives of the charity – The provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground.
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A board of up to 15 Trustees will run the charity and have a legal responsibility to achieve the charity objectives.
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The Charity Commission guides how the charity is run and sets high quality standards
* A member may be = individual/corporate body/individual or corporate body representing an organisation
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The ACVH requires a quorum of members to vote on specific things, however, if you decide not to become a Member, you can still use and hire the hall and sports field, attend events and volunteer.
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Further information email secretary@acvh.uk. The secretary is currently Alison Limerick.
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* Separate applications are required for each household member.