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Wine Tasting Quiz with the Tynedale Rotary

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came to the Tynedale Rotary’s Wine Tasting Quiz at the weekend and helped raise funds for our residents. Everyone enjoyed an evening of good wine and great company, tasting a selection of wines from different regions and grape varieties. Alongside the quiz and main raffle the Crafty Women also sold their “eco-bags” to raise funds for our charity.

Berenice Groves, our Chair of the Trustees, said “it was a fantastic evening, a fun and sociable way to learn all about the different wines and their origins and flavours. It was also a great opportunity to give everyone attending the opportunity to learn more about our work and the impact that their donations have on the individuals who live at Charlotte Straker House. The funds raised from this event will fund a residents’ trip to the Sage Concert Hall, which is the peak highlight of the Charlotte Straker yearly activities calendar! Thank you to all those who attended, sponsored and supported us in any way – it is very much appreciated.”

Music therapy with Roley and Richard

We enjoyed a visit from Roley and Richard last week who came to perform for our residents. They sang lots of songs, from the 50s right up to the 80s and we all loved it! Clare told us she could hear all the music and she enjoyed clapping along whilst Alan sang out loud and volunteers Avril and Jane got up and danced around the lounge. It was amazing to see how music has the power to brighten our residents’ day and the joy on their faces as they sang along and clapped was infectious. Huge shoutout to Roley and Richard for spreading so much happiness and love today ❤️🎶 #musictherapy #carehomevisit #spreadlove

Vacancy for a new Trustee to join our Board

Our Board is currently made up of inspiring individuals from many different walks of life, working collaboratively to ensure we hold our vision and mission at our heart and make a significant difference in the lives of our residents.

Who do we need?

To help our organisation grow and reach our future objectives we are inviting new volunteer trustees to join our Board this spring, those who live in the North East and have experience in one of the following areas:

  • legal
  • quality
  • general business experience
  • fundraising

We need individuals that have a genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for residential care for the elderly and are committed to making a real difference to the quality of life for the home’s residents. This is an exciting moment to join the Charlotte Straker Project, as we transition to our next business plan and look forward to a full and exciting programme of activity ahead.

What are our Trustees’ responsibilities?

• All Trustees are volunteers and also Directors on the Board.
• The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of the Charlotte Straker Project and guides and supports the Chair of the Board, the Registered Manager and their trustees and staff.
• We hold quarterly board meetings, March, June, September, December with an annual AGM in September.
• We have 3 main committees: Quality; Finance & Governance; and Strategic Planning which feed into the Board but our Fundraising and Marketing Group is critical to our charity.

What do we offer?

• We offer a comprehensive induction, full training and ongoing support
• We genuinely value the perspective and contribution of our trustees
• A productive working relationship with fellow trustees, management and staff
• A friendly and welcoming community and a lively and varied social and fundraising programme

To find out more about joining the Board, please contact our Chair of the Board, Berenice Groves on Berenice.groves@charlottestraker.org.uk or on 07736397724