A CHARITABLE Trust which has distributed more than £250,000 to local good causes in Warrington is set to relaunch to help embrace new technology.
Warrington Charities Trust has been successfully distributing much needed funds to local charities for nearly thirty years and has decided it’s time to modernise the approach they take in the borough to continue the good work they’ve been doing.
The Trust takes applications from organisations throughout the year and they help charities fund everything from basic running costs such as postal and telephony expenses, to helping develop new ideas or to repair of property that the charities use.
Paul Taylor, Vice Chair of Cheshire Business Leaders and Director at Taylor Business Park in Warrington has joined the board of the Trust with a view to helping them more effectively use social media and modern technology to raise awareness, attract new investors and more importantly make the local charities aware of the organisation so that they can receive the help they need.
Paul said: “Warrington Charities Trust is a great organisation that is run by some fantastic people who have put a lot of time and effort into the trust over nearly thirty years. We’re going to do a big push over the next twelve months to boost the fund’s income from local companies and help distribute those funds to where they’re needed.”
“We will be launching a range of membership options for companies that want to make regular annual donations to the fund that will have different benefits for those who sign up.”
“We have some well known businesses in the area that are keen on supporting local causes. The beauty of the Trust is that it has a great system in place to make sure that money from those who are generous enough to donate goes to where it’s most effectively used. They have a great set of criteria for applicants and a very thorough and accountable vetting process.”
The Chair of the Trust, Bill Spiegelberg, is looking forward to the future for the trust and says, “I have had the honour of being Chairman of Warrington Charities Trust since 1994, when I took over from the Rector of Warrington, the late Rev. Canon Joc Colling. In fact I have been a member of the Trust since its formation 30 years ago when I was Company Secretary of The Greenalls Group.”
“During that time we have distributed a quarter of a million pounds to over 400 local charities, giving them a lifeline to continue their invaluable work in the Borough of Warrington.”
“Sadly in recent years for various reasons our funding has fallen but I am delighted that with the arrival of Paul Taylor on our Committee, there is every chance that we will be able to continue.”
Paul added “It’s a great way for local companies to pool their usual donations and funds and know that the money reaches the right place. The fact that nobody at the Trust receives an income, nor do they claim any business and travel expenses is both reassuring and refreshing in this day and age. Your money goes straight to where it’s needed.”
To get involved please call 01925 768401 or email [email protected]
