Y Gymdeithas (formally known as The Isle of Anglesey Charitable Association) is looking to recruit two independent trustees to help manage its legacy fund. 

In September, members of the old Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust backed plans to transfer control of all assets in the Shell (UK) fund to a new Charitable Association.

This led to adopting a new, and more flexible, model of managing this vital funding pot, which has served the Island and its communities well for three decades. Y Gymdeithas will now make all future decisions about how the proceeds of the Shell fund are distributed to deserving causes. 

Endorsed by the Charity Commission, the changes also allow the new association to appoint two independent trustees to join the current Board of Trustees (made up of Anglesey’s 30 elected county councillors). 

Y Gymdeithas Chairman, Trefor Lloyd Hughes, explained, “We want to recruit two new independent trustees to join the current Board of Trustees. Those applying must have strong links to Anglesey and a passion in promoting the interests of its communities and people.”

“Over the past 30 years, the old Charitable Trust awarded substantial grant funding to various organisations and charitable causes. The positive effect of this important financial support has been felt across the length and breadth of our Island.”

He added, “We now want to ensure that Anglesey communities benefit for many more years to come through the work of Y Gymdeithas; and appointing two new independent trustees will help us achieve that.”

Further information about how to make an application can be found at www.anglesey.gov.uk or contact Legal Services Manager, Robyn Jones, for an informal discussion: 01248 752134 / rwjcs@ynysmon.llyw.cymru 

The closing date for applications is: 4.00pm on Friday, March 27 2020.

Ends 11.3.20 

Notes to Editors: 

The Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust was founded in 1990 to manage a capital fund negotiated with Shell (UK) after it ceased operating its oil terminal in Amlwch and associated tank farm at Rhosgoch.

It has since awarded millions as part of an annual grants programme, for voluntary and community groups, and regeneration projects. The sale of the former Shell site in 2015 also bolstered the fund by £3m, allowing it to invite applications for larger grants.