Management Committee meeting

Hi, everyone, it’s Kerry and Emily here, pleased to share the brilliant Management Committee (MC) meeting we had last Friday evening at People First Dorset (PFD).

It’s important we meet with the PFD Board of Trustees as often as possible. They govern PFD and our MC’s role is to sit alongside them, helping oversee the strategy, finances and operations of the charity, but without the responsibility of being accountable to the Charities Commission and Companies House, that trustees have. Oh, the MC are elected members with a learning disability.

It was a good time to catch up, after changes to the Board this year. Sadly one of our fab Trustees passed away, and another three stepped down due to age or many other commitments. Luckily we recruited four new excellent trustees this year, so we all wanted to meet up!

The evening kicked off with games, helping break the ice and get to know each other. We laughed, shared stories, and enjoyed ourselves in a relaxed atmosphere. This helped us connect in a fun way, making the meeting feel more like friends meeting up, than a formal session. It also helped everyone feel valued and heard.

The energy was positive and strong, which was uplifting! We also talked about what we’re doing well in the charity, the challenges we face, and shared ideas. It was clear everyone cares deeply about PFD’s work. The best part was realising how much can be achieved when we work together. We all want to make sure PFD continues to support our members in the best ways we can.

So, a great meeting, and we left feeling inspired and excited. Knowing that we are a strong team gives us extra motivation to continue our work at PFD.

Thank you for tuning in, and we hope you enjoyed today’s column!

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