ACT Membership

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Individual Members get : 

  • Welcome pack
  • E-Newsletter where we keep you up to date with new activities, events and the AGM
  • A say in the future – voting rights at the AGM
Membership Form – Individual

Group Members get:

  • Welcome pack
  • E-Newsletter where we keep you up to date with new activities, events and the AGM
  • A say in the future – voting rights at the AGM
  • Access to the Community HQ resources (eligible groups only – terms and conditions apply).  Find out below if you are eligible [link]
Membership Form – Group

Community HQ

In line with our Charitable Objectives the Aylesham Community Trust offers a special level of support for local clubs and groups that deliver activities that have a clear community benefit. We want to make it easier for you to focus on the things that matter to you. We call this our Community HQ and if your group is eligible you will receive free access to the following:

  • Community HQ Welcome pack
  • Free use of the Community HQ meeting space including free tea & coffee for your committee and/or group
  • Your group details will be added to our website to help you reach even further. If you have a website we will include a link to this too.
  • Dedicated space on the physical noticeboard area in the Community HQ space (to share information with other Community HQ Members)
  • Free postal box service for your group – we will provide you with a post box on site for your group’s post and deliveries
  • Access to a photocopier
  • One free use of our Main Hall each year so you can deliver a community event or a fundraiser for your group. The value of this hire is £200!
  • Community HQ members only E-newsletter – Find out what other groups are doing in the area and keep each other up to speed with planned activities & events; collaborate and innovate!

Is your group eligible for the Community HQ support?

The Community HQ support is not available to everyone. Your group must be able to meet the following criteria to be able to access this extra support.

  • Your group must be based in Aylesham
  • Your group must deliver activities that benefit the residents of Aylesham
  • Your group must have a valid written constitution and be able to supply a copy of this
  • Your group must have a management committee (officers who meet on a regular basis) and be able to supply a copy of the minutes of your most recent AGM and/or founding meeting
  • It is desirable for your group to have an operational bank account with the same name as is used on your constitution (but this is not essential)
  • You must hold a valid Group Membership for the Aylesham Community Trust