Constitution
of The Mish Ltd
The
Mish Ltd
is a wholely owned subsidiary of the Parish Properties
Trust (PPT) and is an extension of the ministry of St.
Clement’s Church. The creation of
The Mish Ltd
is to provide an umbrella for the procurement and sale
of non-alcoholic bar refreshments.
The
Parish Properties Trust has the power (in discussion with
the Board of
The Mish Ltd)
to disband the Mish, and all proceeds etc. revert back to
the PPT.
Any
trading profit is covenanted to the PPT who also underwrite
the running of the Mish
The aim of The Mish is to serve young people in the local
community, by providing settings, where young people from
11 to 18 years of age can interact in a caring and secure
environment.
We
aim to welcome young people, irrespective of background or
belief and including those with special needs.
Our
Mission for the Mish is :
To
provide an environment, which meets social and spiritual
needs, for young people of any race or creed. We want to
share with them, by teaching and example, the love of God
and to experience this in a wide variety of activities.
We want to teach them responsibility and respect towards
themselves and others, to make friends and to learn to make
right choices. As the young people develop we will seek to
introduce activities to enhance social skills and spiritual
awareness.
We want to recommend Jesus to the young people who attend
The Mish and to build relationships by discerning and, to
some extent, meeting their needs. We aim to be a bridge
between the Church and Community.
The
Mish will be run by a Manager assisted by unpaid volunteer
staff who will operate in line with Diocesan Guidelines
Better Safe than Sorry, Part 3.
The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of
the Mish. It is anticipated that the Manager will be
appointed jointly by the PPT and the Parochial Church
Council of St Clement’s Church, who provide appropriate
insurance cover for the post.
In
order to maintain confidentiality, any young person with
special needs shall not be discussed at Board meetings
unless there are significant resource implications.
The
Mish Ltd
has appropriate capital and fixtures insurance cover
via the PPT.
The capital, fixtures, furnishings and equipment for use by
the Mish are the property of the PPC, to be used at their
discretion.
The Board will have clear policies and procedures for the
admission and attendance of young people, which could vary
in special circumstances. The Board, in consultation with
the PPT, has the power to set admission charges and set the
prices of refreshments sold.
The Treasurer of
The Mish Ltd
(elected by the Board) shall keep proper accounts of
the finances of
The Mish Ltd
and present a financial statement at each Board
meeting. The accounts are to be audited annually by the
appointed accountant and submitted to Companies House. The
Treasurer shall keep open a bank account on behalf
of
The Mish Ltd.
Any cheque drawn from the accounts shall require one
signature from those appointed by the Board. If the bank
account becomes overdrawn, the Treasurer shall inform the
Treasurer of the PPT immediately.
The Mish Ltd
shall not borrow money, except from the PPT. The Board
or the PPC have the power to remove the Treasurer
of
The Mish Ltd
from office for whatever reason they deem sufficient.
It shall require a majority of at least two thirds of the
members of either body to replace the Treasurer.
The Board
The
PPT has ultimate responsibility for the Board and will be
the body able to amend the constitution, as a result of
recommendations from the AGM which is held annually. The
Board shall meet at least three times a year and is
responsible for ensuring that
The Mish Ltd
complies with its aims and is properly managed.
The
Board shall consist of Christians and/or those sympathetic
to The Mish’s aims and vision.
Committed Christian Chairperson, appointed by the PPT,
from within or outside the parent body.
Not less than two or more than five elected members.
Two of whom shall represent the PPT, one of which may
act as Chair of the Board of
The Mish Ltd.
Members
may be co-opted by the Board.
The minimum number of Board Members for a Board meeting
shall be three.
The
Officers and Committee members shall be elected for one
year whilst the Chair is elected for a period of up to 3
years by the PPT or the Board. Retiring Officers and
Committee members are eligible for re-election.
In the event of the death or resignation of an elected
member, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with to
para 14 (above).
17. The Mish Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation and
Directors are unpaid volunteers.
Notes
a)
‘The Mish Ltd’
is the body responsible for the trading functions of
‘the Mish’. It is shown underlined in this document solely
to differentiate between the two functions.
b) The PPT agrees to ensure the following:
Insurance
for premises and staff is in place
The regular upkeep of building and refurbishment as
necessary (significant monies were spent in 2002 and 2003).
Rent-free facilities are supplied.
Regular maintenance is carried out.
c) The Manager’s role specification is approved by the
Board and the PPT.
d) Codes of practice will be defined by a sub-committee of
the Board for approval by the Board and the PPT.
THE
MISH LTD, ST CLEMENTS, OXFORD
CONSTITUTION
OF THE MISH LTD, 3 JULY 2003
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OUR VISION:
We, at the Mish, aim to welcome young people with mutual
respect,
treat them as they can and should be,
enabling them to become all they can and should be,
in body, mind and spirit.