CARESCO

It's All About People

Above all, CARESCO is about people. Our projects are all aimed at serving the people of our local communities, but just as important are all those who contribute to our work - in many different ways.

Volunteers

Our volunteers are central to CARESCO; without them we would not exist. The organisation was started by volunteers and is run by trustees who are volunteers. The original staff were 'paid volunteers' who received an honorarium for their work. All of the projects are dependent on teams of volunteers, without whom we could not function.

Volunteering works both ways. It is what makes CARESCO the success it is, but it also gives something back to the people who do it. Volunteering can provide an occupation to fill spare time, an introduction back into work, or just the satisfaction of doing something worthwhile and being part of a team.

We can always use more volunteers. Why not contact us to discuss current opportunities or download a leaflet for more details.

Whatever you can offer in time and skills, we can use you.

Trustees

As a registered charity, CARESCO is managed by a board of trustees known as the Management Committee. The Committee meet quarterly and hold an AGM in September of each year, at which the trustees for the following year are elected.

The Committee is responsible for the oversight of the running of the organisation, which they delegate on a day-to-day basis to the paid staff members.

An Annual Report is published each year before the AGM and submitted to the Charity Commission along with a set of audited accounts.

The Trustees for 2009/10 are:

• David Baldry
• Loretta Ball
• Barry Dupee
• John Garner
• Adrienne Holt
• Sarah James
• Sheila Lloyd
• Angela Newell (Hon. Secretary)
• Tim Newell
• Liz Poole
• Linda Rathbone
• Barbara Watson
• David Webb (Hon. Treasurer)
• David Whitney (Vice Chairman)
• Jacqui Whitney

Friends of CARESCO

Not everyone will be able to take an active part in our work. Friends of CARESCO provides a way for supporters to keep in touch with the latest news and contribute in other ways. Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend.