Drug Company Money - No Thanks
posted: 16/10/2009
The debate about whether George House Trust should change its long-standing policy of not taking funding from drug companies ended with a very clear vote against this, from the Annual General Meeting last night. 85% of the voters at the Annual General Meeting rejected the proposal to consider accepting funding from the major drug companies.
There was a clear feeling that we should keep our moral stance and retain our principled opposition, so we are seen to be clearly independent of drug companies in our advice, information and other work.
George House Trust will write a clear policy on refusing drug company funding and how this fits with our core values, and promote this in our publicity and to potential funders.
Elections and Accounts
Annual General Meetings are about elections and accounts too - so the accounts were accepted and the re-appointment of auditors was approved, and trustees were elected to serve on the board.
We would like to give our appreciation and thanks to Trustees who have stood down from the board: Jonathan Atkin, Agnes Kuzoraunye, Mervis Makhaza.
Trustees for 2009-10
Reappointed, are trustees:
- Steven Ainscow
- Gerwyn Knight
- Deborah Mgijima
- Stewart Murau
New trustees:
- Paul Fairweather
- David Teasdale
- Jonathan Watts
Trustee Officers
- Chair - Jim Vann,
- Treasurer - Colin Davies,
- Vice Chair - Damian Kelly
We have advertised for two external trustees and the outcome of this process will be announced at a later date.
Image credit from The Rag Blog
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Become a Member - Be Quick
posted: 29/07/2009
All service users and active volunteers can become a member of George House Trust. The deadline, if you want to vote at our next annual general meeting, is Tuesday 4 August. Becoming a member of George House Trust is a way to get more involved in our strategic development.
As a member, you can:
- Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Vote at the AGM, or at any other member’s only meetings, on decisions affecting our strategic development
- Nominate yourself (or someone else) to become a Trustee
Examples of decisions that require a vote by members include: any change in our name, changes to our main charitable aims, and the annual election of trustees.
If you are a service user or an active volunteer you can apply to be a member. If you are interested, please read the document below that explains your responsibilities and how to apply. Please complete the attached form and return to the office by 5pm Tuesday 4 August.
Membership form
Membership details 2009
If you have any questions or need any help with the form please contact us on 0161 274 4499 or email
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