Public Announcement

PUBLIC STATEMENT

Recently our president Linda Ewen, as part of her duties, was dealing with a legacy, during which it came to light that certain legal requirements, mainly in relation to registration of documents, had not been fulfilled by the previous administration of the charity.

Primarily Age Concern would like to reassure you, the community, that financial safeguards have been in place throughout the charity’s existence and therefore are no cause for concern.

On 16th September 2024, Gedufo, S.L.P., an established accountancy firm (gestor) based in Fuengirola was appointed as the charity’s legal representative.

A number of actions will now be taken to ensure the charity operates within the statues originally established in 2014.

The current members of the charity Executive Board are as follows:

Linda Ewen (Acting President and Welfare Manager)
Norman Joliffee (Deputy President)
Peter Rapaport (Acting Treasurer)
Michelle Greenwood (Acting Secretary and Events & Fundraising Manager)
Chrissie Derecourt (Volunteer Manager)
Keith Hogsden (Logistics Manager)

Actions Required

1. Establishment of Charity Members

Membership is free and open to individuals who are interested in our work and who share our aim ‘to care and work with the over 50s English speaking community across Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena providing life-enhancing services and vital support in later life’ Members can be involved in three ways:

Welfare & Support
Wellbeing & Social
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All members will have a vote and therefore a say in the way in which the charity is run.
Membership registration events will be held during drop in centers from 30th September 2024 at the following locations;

Benalmadena Chino Pekin Restaurant, Av. Gamonal, 11, benalmadena 29630 Monday 30th September 2024, 11:00 – 13:00

Mijas Pueblo Bar Carmen, Pl. Virgen de la Pena, 11 Mijas 29650 Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 12:00 – 14:00

Fuengirola Tenencia de Alcaldia, Los Boliches, Calle Pescado, 101B, 29640 Thursday 3rd October 2024, 11:00 – 13:00

La Cala de Mijas Pena Flamenca del Sur, P Costa del Sol, 1, La Cala de Mijas 29649 Friday 4th October 2024, 11:00 – 13:00

Membership forms can also be requested via info@ageconcernfym.com or at the Los Boliches Charity Shop, Calle Franciso Cano 56, Fuengirola, Malaga, 29640

All members will be registered in an official charity members’ book and they will be integral to the transparency of the charity and future decision making.

2. Nomination and Appointment of Charity Executive Board

An appeal will be made to members for nominations for the following positions, to be elected at an Annual General Assembly;

President
Secretary
Treasurer

Current Acting Executive Board members are willing to stand for the permanent positions along with members nominations.

Candidate nominations from members will be collected at the above drop in centers from 30th September 2024 until 18th October 2024.

Once potential candidates have been identified a selection committee will finalise nominations which will culminate in the official election at the Annual General Assembly.

The current charity statutes state a maximum 5 year term for the elected charity President, with no maximum specified term for other board members.

3. Annual General Assembly

This will take place on 30th October 2024, 14:00 – 16:00, St Andrews Church, Av. Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo, 44, Fuengirola Malaga 29640

4. Asset Register

The current Executive Board will compile an asset register and will present this at the Annual General Assembly.

5. Annual Accounts

The current Acting Treasurer will present the current accounts for the charity at the Annual General Assembly.

Summary

Age Concern has always had tremendous support from the local community and the current Executive Board is committed to ensuring the charity continues to address local needs, but would like to ensure that this is done in partnership with its members and the transparency and adherence to all legal requirements is a priority moving forward.