The Newton Abbot and District Civic Society have submitted an expression of interest to acquire the property.
It will form a charity to run it. The charity will need a number of trustees with relevant knowledge etc.
The Trust recognises that the successful acquisition and stewardship of Forde House will require a broad range of expertise. Accordingly, trustee recruitment is being undertaken with the objective of assembling a balanced board possessing the skills, experience and local knowledge necessary to guide the project through acquisition, restoration and long-term operation.
The Board is expected to include:
Heritage and Conservation
Trustees with experience of:
- Historic buildings
- Heritage management
- Conservation projects
- Listed building issues
- Heritage funding programmes
Finance and Accountancy
Trustees able to provide oversight of:
- Charity finance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial controls
- Audit and reporting requirements
Legal Expertise
Trustees or advisers with knowledge of:
- Charity law
- Property law
- Governance
- Contracts and leases
Fundraising and Development
Individuals experienced in:
- Grant applications
- Trust and foundation fundraising
- Corporate sponsorship
- Major donor development
- Community fundraising
Commercial and Business Operations
Trustees capable of advising on:
- Sustainable business models
- Property utilisation
- Marketing
- Income generation
- Enterprise development