Management

Would you like to become a Trustee of the Hall?

We are looking for new trustees from Littondale to contribute their skills and interest for the management of Amerdale Hall. As a charity, we are required to rotate the trustees every 5 years. Six of our trustees will be leaving in 2026-27. Please get in touch with any of the trustees below if you are interested to get involved and help make the Hall a key part of our community.

Board of Trustees

As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Amerdale Hall is governed by a Board of Trustees. As of September 2026, the Trustees are:

  • Richard Miller
  • Kate Beard
  • Janelle Plummer
  • Brenda Mckenzie (Chair)
  • Andrew Mason (Treasurer)
  • Hannah King

Entertainments Committee

Events in the hall are organised by the Amerdale Hall Entertainments Committee, a sub-committee of Amerdale Hall CIO, comprising members of the CIO and co-opted members. As of September 2026, the Ents committee includes:

  • Sarah Paul
  • Kate Beard
  • Ruth Cowan
  • Andrew Mason
  • Alison Mason
  • Brenda Mckenzie
  • Beth Peel
  • Tanya Stanton

How is Amerdale Hall governed?

Amerdale Hall is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with Companies House (no. 1193881). The Hall is governed according to our 'governing document', a rulebook (also known as the CIO Foundation Constitution) which sets out the Hall's purpose, how it is governed, how trustees are appointed, etc. For more information the document is uploaded below.

What is the purpose of Amerdale Hall?

The purpose of Amerdale Hall set out in the CIO Foundation Constitution is to provide and maintain a meeting hall within the area and community of Littondale, North Yorkshire for public benefit, to provide facilities for  the advancement of education, the arts, culture, heritage, amateur, sport, recreation and other activities in the interests of promoting improvements in social welfare, conditions of life and community  cohesion.

How are funds spent?

100 percent of the funds raised by Amerdale Hall go back into the hall through projects (such as the ongoing refurbishment) and the community events held throughout the year. Our accounts are audited annually.

amerdale hall accounts fy 2024.pdf

How can I get involved?

If you wish to join the CIO as a Trustee, please contact any Trustee.

If you wish to join the Entertainments Committee, please contact Sarah Paul, 01756 770282 or any member of the Committee.