Board of Directors
Management team
Sam Phillips
Chair
Operations
Nick Davies
Planning &
Review
Anna Davey
Marketing
& Sales
Jane Trout
Company Secretary
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Geoff Trout
Workshop Lead &
Health & Safety officer
Debbie Landsbert
Workshop
Coordinator &
Membership
Steve Ford
Day Supervisor
Paul Jones
Day Supervisor
& Sales
Jon Allen
Bodgers Group Leader &
Day Supervisor
Gordon Nesbitt
Maintenance &
Day Supervisor
Don Young
Electrician
Volunteering
There is a range of volunteer opportunities that exist in our Shed. Apart from becoming a member, you can choose to be more involved.
Volunteers in leading roles are essential for non-profits groups such as ours, they boost our power, lighten the load for all, and significantly increase our impact. We have opportunities for different levels of commitment, so you can be as involved as you want to be.
Do you believe in our cause and want to help?
You can make a difference to the people who are supported and the wider community
What do you get out of it?
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Making a difference
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Using your skills and talents for good
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Meeting others in the community
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Working for a cause you believe in
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Helping others - reducing loneliness for older people and improving quality of life
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A sense of belonging and a community go a very long way in creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Director – Your chance to influence and be more involved in the Shed’s direction
The directors are responsible for ensuring that the CIC meets its statutory and other obligations. Join the small management team to formulate & review strategy, ensure policy & practices keep to the organisation’s aims, ensure the organisation functions within its legal and financial requirements, strive to achieve best practice and promote the objectives of the organisation.
Non-Executive Director
Focus on matters that are raised in board meetings providing an independent view of the company separate from its day-to-day running.
Company Secretary – A member of the Board
As with any other company, the secretary of a CIC occupies an important position of trust, and company law imposes on them a range of duties. The Board have appointed a Secretary to sit on the Board and keep an accurate record of meetings and any decision making.
Treasurer – use of easy on-line automated software
Full training and support can be given if needed.
A watchdog role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board to safeguard the organisation's finances.
H&S Officer/Workshop Lead – Leading the Shed Workshop Sessions
The H&S Officer/Workshop Lead ensures the smooth running of The Shed workshop sessions, overseas the equipment and ensures all necessary Risk Assessments are carried out. They are responsible for the Shed Policy. They are supported by the Maintenance Officer and Workshop Supervisors.
Community Projects Lead – Run our support to other voluntary groups and give members greater opportunity to work together
Community projects are an important part of the Shed. Members get great value and self-worth from working together to benefit others.
Membership Secretary – look after our members
The Membership secretary works with the Company Secretary, Treasurer, and Media Lead. They directly looks after the members, responds to all new member inquiries in a timely and efficient manner, and looks after current membership, their records, membership issues, and renewal of membership fees.
Media Lead – Shed website and Facebook updates and responding to inquiries
Our window to the wider community - promoting the Shed and what we do. Upload images, maintain web site pages and respond to new membership enquiries. Free to improve and make suitable changes to reach a wider audience.
Events & Sales Lead – Looking at avenues to generate income
The Shed needs to generate income, other than from Membership. The Events & Sales Lead will look at other avenues to generate income including ‘Shed on the Road’ where Shedders offer hands-on activities to the general public and the selling of products made In the Shed.
Maintenance Officer – maintenance support of the main equipment in the workshop
The Maintenance supports the H&S Officer, who ensures the smooth running of The Shed workshop sessions, and overseas the equipment. The Maintenance Officer primarily looks after the main large tools & equipment.
Workshop Supervisor – overseas a workshop session
The Workshop Supervisor ensures the smooth running of a Shed workshop session, is knowledgeable of the workshop tools and trained on the use of high risk machinery. He is supported by the H&S Office/Worksop Lead and the Maintenance Officer.
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