Membership of the Trust

Membership of the Trust is open to anyone who is aged 16 and over, who is resident within the Kirkcowan Community Council Area; and is entitled to vote at a local government election in a polling district that includes the community of Kirkcowan and District as defined by the Kirkcowan Community Council boundary.

By becoming a member, you gain full voting rights at General Meetings. To nominate someone for election as a Director, you must be a member of the Trust.

There is no cost in becoming a member of Kirkcowan Community Development Trust and liability of members is limited to £1.

Who manages the Trust and makes decisions about it?

The affairs, property and funds of the Trust are directed and managed by a Board of Directors.

The Board consists of:

• Elected Directors comprising of up to six individual persons elected as Directors by the Ordinary Members and who themselves must be Ordinary Members;
• Appointed Directors comprising of up to two individual persons appointed by Kirkcowan Community Council.

Each year, one-third of the Elected Directors will retire from office but will be eligible for another three-year term. After this the Director must wait a year before being standing as a Director again.

Anyone wishing to stand as a Director is expected to support the purposes of the Trust and must follow the rules and guidelines as set out by the funders and the Trust.

How to become a Member

If you wish to become a member, please download the form here: KCDT Membership Form

Alternatively, you can contact us to request that a membership application is sent to you. Email sam@foundationscotland.org.uk