Invitation to Annual General Meeting

Dear Friend of BCEP,

Ref:    Notice of Annual General Meeting

I am pleased to announce details of BCEP’s Annual General meeting which will be held at:
5:00 p.m. on Tuesday 14 October 2008
Carlisle Business Centre
60 Carlisle Road
BRADFORD BD8 8BD
Tel: 01274 223236

Coffee and biscuits will be available on arrival.

The Annual Review that details the activities of BCEP during the previous financial year and a full copy of the accounts will be available shortly and on the day.

Currently one Trustee is eligible for re-election by rotation and two require ratification, as yet there are no new nominees. Voting will take place by a show of hands at the meeting.


Please note Resolution 5 below.

Please indicate if you wish to attend no later than 10 October so that numbers can be finalised with the venue.

Please find attached the following papers:

Notice of the Annual general meeting
Trustee nomination forms
Minutes of BCEP AGM 2007

I look forward to seeing you on the 14 October.

Yours sincerely



Carlton Smith
Secretary

Or as soon as possible thereafter for the following purposes:

1.    Apologies
2.    Minutes of the last AGM
3.    Annual Report
4.    RESOLUTION 1: To receive the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st March 2008 together with reports thereon of the trustees and auditors of the Charity.

5.    RESOLUTION 2: To reappoint Andrew S Parker as auditor of the Charity until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting at which accounts are laid before the members.

6.    RESOLUTION 3: To authorise the trustees of the Charity to determine the auditors’ remuneration.

7.    RESOLUTION 4: To vote on the appointment of trustees to the Board in accordance with the provision of the articles of Association having returned the completed Nomination Form by 14 October 2008.

8.    RESOLUTION 5: To amend the memorandum of Association’s stated objectives (section 3) to read:

3.    The objects for which the Association is established are to contribute to the sustainable regeneration of the Bradford Metropolitan District by:

i)    The protection, improvement or conservation of the physical and natural environment.

ii)    The promotion of urban and rural regeneration.

iii)     The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom they are intended.

iv)    The provision of public works and services and the provision of public amenities.

v)    To develop the capacity, competence, skills and understanding of members of the community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

vi)    To advance the education of the public and in particular young people concerning the benefits of local food production, sound nutrition, cooking, and the environment.
vii)    The preservation, protection and promotion of good health.

9.     Any other business



On behalf of the Board of Trustees




Carlton J Smith, Secretary                    30th September 2008

Registered Office:
Unit 13, Carlisle Business Centre
60 Carlisle Road
BRADFORD
BD8 8BD



Timetable     

4.45 Coffee
5.00 AGM
6.00 Close

Attachment	Size
AGM Minutes 2007.doc	33.5 KB
INVITATION TO AGM 08.doc	37.5 KB
NOMINATION FORM 2008.doc	26 KB