✨ Trustees and Staff Updates
TRUSTEES
Claire Matthews retired in May 2013. The Trust wishes to record its thanks to Claire for her valuable contribution as a trustee, in particular her time as Chair. The Trust welcomed David Lea (Pahiatua) and Shelly Mitchell-Jenkins (Levin) who were appointed in June 2013.
I would like to record my appreciation to all the Trustees involved with the Trust over the past twelve months for their assistance and support to the Trust, and also to me as Chair.
STAFF
The Trust has had a number of changes over the last twelve months. John McKenzie retired in February 2014 after fourteen years service to the Trust. On behalf of the Trustees I would like to thank John for his excellent stewardship during his time with the Trust and wish him well in his retirement. His replacement, Jonathan Bell, was appointed General Manager in January 2014. In October 2013, Raewynne Jacobs resigned from her position of Donations Assessor to take up a role as Funding Programme Manager with ASB Community Trust, based in Auckland. Rose Artemev was appointed in November 2013 as the Donations Assessor. Bev Watkins, Jill Wolland and Patricia Devlin continued to process all applications for donations as well as manage the administration of the Trust with professionalism and skill. The Trustees recognise and appreciate the contribution the staff make to the efficient operation and continued success of the Trust. We wish to place on record our sincere thanks to Bev, Rose, Jill, Patricia and Jonathan for their continued passion, professionalism and commitment to the Trust.
LOOKING AHEAD
The introduction of on-line applications in early 2014 will provide advantages for both applicants and the Trust; however, paper-based applications will continue to be accepted. The Trustees reviewed the Strategic vision of the Trust in late 2013. Work has begun with the staff to identify new initiatives for investment opportunities, community engagement, and donations. Some of these initiatives include; an emphasis on community engagement, what are our communities needs and how can we better serve them; more collaboration between other funders, philanthropic organisations, local government and government departments; new investment opportunities focused on providing returns which enable sustainable donations for the future; a proactive focus for projects within our communities; a focus on results based funding.
While the Trust continues to hope for a more certain financial environment, the 2014/15 financial year will continue to offer challenges for the management of the Trust’s investments. Changes in the focus of Government funding and increased pressure on community providers will impact on the Trust and other organisations. Aside from these challenges the Trustees look forward to continuing to support our communities.
Geoff Milner,
Chair
24 July 2014
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Financial Statements of Eastern and Central Community Trust Incorporated
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💰 Finance & RevenueFinancial Statements, Community Trusts Act 1999, Eastern and Central Community Trust
💰 Trustees Updates and Appreciation
💰 Finance & Revenue24 July 2014
Trustees, Appreciation, Chair, Retirement, Appointments
- Claire Matthews, Retired as trustee and Chair
- David Lea, Appointed trustee
- Shelly Mitchell-Jenkins, Appointed trustee
- Geoff Milner, Chair
💰 Staff Changes and Appreciation
💰 Finance & Revenue24 July 2014
Staff Changes, Retirement, Appointments, Appreciation
7 names identified
- John McKenzie, Retired as General Manager
- Jonathan Bell, Appointed General Manager
- Raewynne Jacobs, Resigned as Donations Assessor
- Rose Artemev, Appointed Donations Assessor
- Bev Watkins, Continued as staff member
- Jill Wolland, Continued as staff member
- Patricia Devlin, Continued as staff member
- Geoff Milner, Chair
💰 Future Plans and Strategic Vision
💰 Finance & Revenue24 July 2014
Strategic Vision, Community Engagement, Investment Opportunities, Financial Challenges
- Geoff Milner, Chair