Become a Member!

Wellspring Settlement is a charity based in Barton Hill, Bristol. We are here for the community and want to represent the community.

Many of our staff, volunteers and trustees are currently or have been members of the community. This helps us stay informed of local challenges and opportunities, and ensure that our services are rooted in what the community want and need from us.

What is membership and why is it important to us:

Each year we hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM), where our trustees are elected and our Accounts and impact are reviewed. These meetings are open to anyone but only a member of the organisation can vote on who can become a trustee and only members can become trustees.

Membership is a requirement for our charity; our constituting document says that we must have members.

Membership is a way of us being accountable to and led by the local community.

Why would you be interested

  • It’s an opportunity to participate and engage in what Wellspring Settlement is doing
  • It’s a way of contributing to your community

What do I have to do 

  • Fill in our online membership form, print off and fill out the membership form, or pick one up from one of our reception desks
  • Come to the AGM each year or send your apologies
  • Renew your membership each year for as long as you want to be a member
  • Support the charitable objects of the organisation and accept liability, up to to £10, in the event that the company should be wound up with debts
  • Agree to abide by the Constitution of the organisation

What will I get from it 

  • You’ll be invited to Wellspring Settlement events including our AGM
  • You’ll get a newsletter to keep you informed
  • You’ll be doing something for your community
  • It’s a valuable way to gain experience and insight into how a charity operates

Membership is open to:

  • People living in Bristol who are interested in the work of Wellspring Settlement
  • Organisations who are tenants of Wellspring Settlement or who work in Inner City and East Bristol (currently organisations cannot vote at the AGM but can attend and ask questions, but people can join as individual members to be able to vote)

Your membership application will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees who reserve the right to reject your application if you do not meet the criteria.

 

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