12/03/2025
As you may already be aware, work has now started on renovations to Fielden Hall, to make it more energy-efficient and secure its future in our town for many years to come.
It's actually AFTER all the renovations have been completed (hopefully by the beginning of April) that the real work in securing its future begins, and this is where we are asking for help.
The FCA is a charity and manages Fielden Hall as an affordable community space for local groups and organisations and as a venue for weddings and other celebrations. We are currently (and quite urgently) looking for people who would be interested in joining our board of trustees - and people with business knowledge and skills would be particularly useful.
The Fielden Association is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. The trustees have the responsibility of ensuring it is run in accordance with the objectives of the charity-to support the educational, cultural and social activities of the people of Todmorden, not to take any financial advantage for themselves and generally to preserve and develop the hall.
We have recently created a trading arm called Fielden Events Ltd – to manage weddings and other celebrations which do not fall strictly within the objectives of the charity. This company will donate all its profits each year end to the charity and thus both the company and the charity will meet the rules of the tax man and the charity commission. Profits from this will enable us to keep hire charges to our community groups low so we need to run it in a professional way, advice and information from people who have relevant experience will be very helpful.
Currently, the Trustees meet once a month, on the second Monday of the month, starting at 5.30 pm. We are usually (but not always) finished by 6.30. This is the Trustee body of the Fielden Centre Association. Trustees are needed primarily for the FCA, but if someone felt that the trading arm was more interesting or matched their skill set better, then we would be happy to discuss this.
If you'd like to know more then please contact Jenny directly at [email protected]
