At each AGM, members have the opportunity to put questions to the Board of Directors. Each question is shown below, along with a response from our Board.
Q: On page 5 of the CEO’s review 11 organisations have benefitted and yet on page 11 it states 11 projects have been supported. Which is the correct figure?
A: 11 organisations/projects were supported in 2025; details can be found under ‘Our Charitable Foundation’.
Q: How are the projects allocated? In every district where the Society has a branch or simply on merit?
A: We receive between 40-50 applications per year. Funding is available for organisations permanently based in Lancashire matching at least one of the funding priorities (financial well-being, a great place to be and a society for all). We can accept applications from all areas of Lancashire, although priority will be given to those based in:
Q: How many projects were allocated in Pendle?
A: Pendle – 1, Burnley – 5, Garstang - 2, Preston - 1, Lytham - 2.
Q: Who decides which projects are supported?
A: Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility and run due diligence. A decision-making panel made up of colleagues from across the Marsden then make recommendations based on the fund’s criteria and the budget available to allocate the funding.
Q: Is it possible for an ordinary member to stand for election?
A: Yes, it is possible providing there is a vacancy on the Board, and the conditions of Rule 13 (e) are met i.e. a completed Nomination Form signed by not less than 100 members who comply with the provisions of Rule 13 (4).
Q: If yes, when did the last person stand?
A: Not in recent history.
Q: Has an ordinary member ever been elected to the Board?
A: Not in recent history.
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