THE NORTH YARD COMMUNITY TRUST
The North Yard Community Trust CIO has been set up as an independent organisation to manage £150,000 a year for 25 years on behalf of local people living in Barne Barton, Keyham, Kings Tamerton, St Budeaux and Weston Mill.
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Trustee Vacancies
The Trust has one vacant Trustee position on the Board for St Budeaux. The role will require you to serve as an ambassador for the charity promoting the understanding and recognition of, and support for, the North Yard Community Trust CIO.
For the vacancy, the ideal person will need to live in the St Budeaux area. The ideal person will need to have good local knowledge and be active in the local community. They will need to be IT literate, a team player and be able to communicate clearly and sensitively and to take an active part in discussions.
The role will require attendance at one evening meeting per month and Trustees will be expected to take time to prepare in advance for those meetings. Trustees may be asked to attend additional meetings when required and to visit projects.
This is a voluntary role and there is no remuneration.
For further information, a full role description or to request an application form please contact the Office Manager at admin@northyardcommunitytrust.org.uk or on 01752 764455
2021-22 Meeting Dates
The North Yard Community Trust Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month. From September meetings will be held every two months.
September 2021: Application meeting on 21st September
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 10th September to be considered at this meeting
November 2021: Application Meeting on Tuesday 16th November
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 5th November to be considered at this meeting
January 2022: Application Meeting on Tuesday 18th January
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 7th January to be considered at this meeting
March 2022: Application Meeting on Tuesday 15th March
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 4th March to be considered at this meeting
May 2022: Application Meeting on Tuesday 17th May
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 6th May to be considered at this meeting
July 2022: Application Meeting on Tuesday 19th July
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 8th July to be considered at this meeting
September 2022: Application Meeting on Tuesday 20th September
Applications and all associated documentation must be received by 12.00 on Friday 9th September to be considered at this meeting
Trustee Vacancies
The Trust has two vacant Trustee positions on the Board; one to represent Weston Mill and one to represent St Budeaux. The role will require you to serve as an ambassador for the charity promoting the understanding and recognition of, and support for, the North Yard...
Our Trustees
Emma Miller
Barne Barton
“I am the Chair of NYCT. I have been on the board since the Trust was formed and I represent Barne Barton. I have lived in the catchment area of NYCT all my life and I am very active within the local community. I sit on the Boards of several organisations in the area. These vary from maternity through to adults and that enables me to have a broad view and opinion of what is happening in our area. I have organised and run many large community events as well as helping organise smaller craft fayres and events. I have 5 children which keeps me active as well in the community.”
Sharon Hill
St Budeaux
“I have lived in St Budeaux for the last 14 years. I have a good background of working with people and have helped organise and run a lot of community events; I currently work in a nursery. I have 3 children who all attend varies groups and clubs and this keeps me active with the community and their needs.”
Caitlin Gillard
Kings Tamerton
“I have lived in the Kings Tamerton area for 17 years. I am currently studying at university for a Mathematics with Finance degree with a hope to become an accountant in the future. Being a part of the NYCT has given me the opportunity to become more involved within the community that I live in.”
Vacant
St Budeaux
Sam Carr
Weston Mill
Kevin Sproston
Keyham
Councillor Trustees
Sally Haydon
St Budeaux Ward
Mark Coker
Devonport Ward
Stephen Hulme
Ham Ward
Pat Patel
St Budeaux Ward
Advisors
The Trust is advised by Plymouth Community Healthcare, Plymouth City Council and MVV.
Admin Support
Caroline Perry
Office Manager
Caroline is the Office Manager for the North Yard Community Trust as well as the Plymouth Drake Foundation. if you have any questions, or need any information regarding grants and how to apply for one, then contact her at the office.
Get Involved.
We have vancancies for local people to join our board of trustees. If you want to make a real difference to your area, get in touch today.