Our Mission and Constitution
1 Name
Redbridge Green Fair Association
2.1 Objects
2.1(a) To organise a biennial one day event in the London Borough of Redbridge to be called “The Redbridge Green Fair” which will serve to raise public awareness (in line with the following mission statement) in a stimulating, entertaining, festive atmosphere.
2.1(b) To organise and/or support such other occasional events which serve a similar purpose as shall be deemed appropriate by the Association’s committee and notified to the organisation’s membership
2.2 Mission Statement
2.2(a) We will promote environmental responsibility and sustainability on a personal, local, national and international level.
2.2(b) We recognise the need for justice and peace on a personal, local, national and international level and will raise awareness on these issues in whatever way we can.
2.2(c) We will promote the values of the ‘community’ where all citizens are accepted, respected and can participate free from prejudice and discrimination. We will seek wide community participation in the fair and aim for it to reflect the cultural mix and diversity of the borough
2.2(d) We will raise awareness on personal and public health issues from a holistic viewpoint which will include spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being.
2.2(e) We will promote the celebration of artistic and musical creativity, particularly among people resident in the borough.
3 Membership of the Association
3.1 Shall be open to all individuals who are in support of the above objectives and are prepared to assist in their attainment. Such individuals shall be required to complete an application for membership. A membership register will be kept.
3.2 The Committee shall have the power to terminate the membership of any individual for good and sufficient cause subject to their right to make their case to the Committee.
4 Committee of the Association
4.1 The policy and management of the Association and its affairs shall be directed by a Committee whose members shall be elected from the general membership of the Association, and which shall meet at least twice a year.
4.2 The Committee shall comprise a Chair, Secretary and a Treasurer and other officers as required. The members of the Committee shall be at least eight and no more than twelve, including the officers.
4.3 The composition of the Committee shall as far as possible, reflect the composition of the borough.
4.4 The Committee shall have the power to fill vacant places on the Committee and to co-opt up to three additional people.
5 Meetings of the Association
5.1 The Annual General Meeting for which 21 days notice shall be given, shall be held in October each year. The business shall include consideration of the Annual Report and Annual Accounts, the appointment of auditors or competent examiners and the election of the Committee.
5.2 Only members of the Association can vote at the General Meeting.
5.3 Members of the Association can propose resolutions to the General Meeting by giving 14 days notice to the Chair.
6.1 Rules and Procedures for Committee Meetings
6.1(a) Decision will be reached by consensus wherever possible, or by simple majority vote.
6.1(b) One half of the voting members of the Committee plus one shall constitute a quorum.
6.1(c) Minutes shall be kept by the Committee as a record of all proceedings and resolutions and shall be sent to all members of the Committee.
6.1(d) The first committee meeting following the AGM will review the ethos guidelines that will inform committee decisions regarding the next fair.
6.2 Rules and Procedures for General Meetings
6.2(a) Decisions will be by simple majority vote
6.2(b) A quorum shall be ten people or a fifth of the membership whichever is the greater
6.2(c) The minutes shall be distributed to all those in attendance within eight weeks
7 Finance
7.1 All money raised by or on behalf of the Association shall be applied to further the objects of the Association and for no other purpose, providing that nothing herein contained shall prevent the payment in good faith of reasonable and proper remuneration for any services rendered or the repayment of out of pocket expenses to members of the Committee who shall not be employees of the Association.
7.2 The Honorary Treasurer shall keep records of the accounts of the finances of the Association. The Formally examined statements of accounts for the appropriate financial year shall be submitted to the General Meeting.
7.3 An account, or accounts, shall be opened in the name of the Association with a bank or building society acceptable to the Association. There shall be three named signatories, including the treasurer, nominated by the Committee from members of the Committee, any two of whom shall be sufficient to authorise cheques and other payments from the Association’s account(s).
8 Dissolution
8.1 If by a simple majority of those present and able to vote at an ordinary meeting it is decided to recommend the dissolution of the Association, an Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened, at not less than 21 days notice and giving reasons for this proposal, to consider a resolution to dissolve.
8.2 Voting shall be by simple majority.
8.3 All assets remaining after satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be applied towards such charitable purpose as the meeting shall decide.
9 Alteration of the Constitution
9.1 Any proposal to alter the constitution shall be submitted to the Chair of the Association and notified to all members not less than 21 days before a General Meeting at which it is to be considered. Any alteration will require a two thirds majority of members present and able to vote.
9.2 Should the Association become a registered Charity, no alteration shall be made to Clause 2, Clause 8 or this Clause without the prior written permission of the Charity Commissioners and provided further that no alteration shall be made which would have the effect of causing the Association to cease to be a Charity at law.
(Constitution as adopted at the inaugural meeting 23rd November 2000 and amended at the Extraordinary General Meeting 20th April 2004)
Redbridge Green Fair Association
2.1 Objects
2.1(a) To organise a biennial one day event in the London Borough of Redbridge to be called “The Redbridge Green Fair” which will serve to raise public awareness (in line with the following mission statement) in a stimulating, entertaining, festive atmosphere.
2.1(b) To organise and/or support such other occasional events which serve a similar purpose as shall be deemed appropriate by the Association’s committee and notified to the organisation’s membership
2.2 Mission Statement
2.2(a) We will promote environmental responsibility and sustainability on a personal, local, national and international level.
2.2(b) We recognise the need for justice and peace on a personal, local, national and international level and will raise awareness on these issues in whatever way we can.
2.2(c) We will promote the values of the ‘community’ where all citizens are accepted, respected and can participate free from prejudice and discrimination. We will seek wide community participation in the fair and aim for it to reflect the cultural mix and diversity of the borough
2.2(d) We will raise awareness on personal and public health issues from a holistic viewpoint which will include spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being.
2.2(e) We will promote the celebration of artistic and musical creativity, particularly among people resident in the borough.
3 Membership of the Association
3.1 Shall be open to all individuals who are in support of the above objectives and are prepared to assist in their attainment. Such individuals shall be required to complete an application for membership. A membership register will be kept.
3.2 The Committee shall have the power to terminate the membership of any individual for good and sufficient cause subject to their right to make their case to the Committee.
4 Committee of the Association
4.1 The policy and management of the Association and its affairs shall be directed by a Committee whose members shall be elected from the general membership of the Association, and which shall meet at least twice a year.
4.2 The Committee shall comprise a Chair, Secretary and a Treasurer and other officers as required. The members of the Committee shall be at least eight and no more than twelve, including the officers.
4.3 The composition of the Committee shall as far as possible, reflect the composition of the borough.
4.4 The Committee shall have the power to fill vacant places on the Committee and to co-opt up to three additional people.
5 Meetings of the Association
5.1 The Annual General Meeting for which 21 days notice shall be given, shall be held in October each year. The business shall include consideration of the Annual Report and Annual Accounts, the appointment of auditors or competent examiners and the election of the Committee.
5.2 Only members of the Association can vote at the General Meeting.
5.3 Members of the Association can propose resolutions to the General Meeting by giving 14 days notice to the Chair.
6.1 Rules and Procedures for Committee Meetings
6.1(a) Decision will be reached by consensus wherever possible, or by simple majority vote.
6.1(b) One half of the voting members of the Committee plus one shall constitute a quorum.
6.1(c) Minutes shall be kept by the Committee as a record of all proceedings and resolutions and shall be sent to all members of the Committee.
6.1(d) The first committee meeting following the AGM will review the ethos guidelines that will inform committee decisions regarding the next fair.
6.2 Rules and Procedures for General Meetings
6.2(a) Decisions will be by simple majority vote
6.2(b) A quorum shall be ten people or a fifth of the membership whichever is the greater
6.2(c) The minutes shall be distributed to all those in attendance within eight weeks
7 Finance
7.1 All money raised by or on behalf of the Association shall be applied to further the objects of the Association and for no other purpose, providing that nothing herein contained shall prevent the payment in good faith of reasonable and proper remuneration for any services rendered or the repayment of out of pocket expenses to members of the Committee who shall not be employees of the Association.
7.2 The Honorary Treasurer shall keep records of the accounts of the finances of the Association. The Formally examined statements of accounts for the appropriate financial year shall be submitted to the General Meeting.
7.3 An account, or accounts, shall be opened in the name of the Association with a bank or building society acceptable to the Association. There shall be three named signatories, including the treasurer, nominated by the Committee from members of the Committee, any two of whom shall be sufficient to authorise cheques and other payments from the Association’s account(s).
8 Dissolution
8.1 If by a simple majority of those present and able to vote at an ordinary meeting it is decided to recommend the dissolution of the Association, an Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened, at not less than 21 days notice and giving reasons for this proposal, to consider a resolution to dissolve.
8.2 Voting shall be by simple majority.
8.3 All assets remaining after satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be applied towards such charitable purpose as the meeting shall decide.
9 Alteration of the Constitution
9.1 Any proposal to alter the constitution shall be submitted to the Chair of the Association and notified to all members not less than 21 days before a General Meeting at which it is to be considered. Any alteration will require a two thirds majority of members present and able to vote.
9.2 Should the Association become a registered Charity, no alteration shall be made to Clause 2, Clause 8 or this Clause without the prior written permission of the Charity Commissioners and provided further that no alteration shall be made which would have the effect of causing the Association to cease to be a Charity at law.
(Constitution as adopted at the inaugural meeting 23rd November 2000 and amended at the Extraordinary General Meeting 20th April 2004)
