The name of the charity is Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust (“the Charity”).
The Charity is established as an unincorporated charitable association and is governed by this Constitution.
The Charity’s objects are to relieve the needs of children, young people, families, and carers affected by poor mental health, social disadvantage, trauma, or emotional distress, for the public benefit, by:
Supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience through therapeutic, creative, educational, and community-based programmes
Working in partnership with charities, schools, community organisations, and mental health professionals
Providing or funding safe spaces, supported activities, and services that promote inclusion, confidence, and personal development
Offering such additional support as the Trustees determine to be appropriate and consistent with the Charity’s purposes
The income and property of the Charity shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects.
No part of the Charity’s income or property shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of profit to Trustees or members, except:
Reimbursement of reasonable expenses properly incurred
Trustee indemnity insurance permitted by law
Trustees may not receive any financial benefit from the Charity unless permitted by charity law and authorised in accordance with Charity Commission guidance.
Any conflict of interest must be declared, recorded, and managed appropriately.
The Charity shall have a minimum of three Trustees
Trustees are responsible for the management, governance, and strategic direction of the Charity
Trustees serve fixed terms and may be re-appointed
The Trustees may:
Raise funds and accept donations and grants
Enter partnerships with other charities and organisations
Commission services and projects aligned with the Charity’s objects
Employ staff or engage consultants where appropriate
Manage finances, open bank accounts, and maintain reserves
Do all lawful things necessary to further the Charity’s objects
Trustees shall meet as required, with a minimum of one meeting per year
Decisions are made by majority vote
A quorum is two Trustees or one-third of the total Trustees, whichever is greater
Trustees must declare any personal or financial interest and withdraw from related discussions and decisions.
The Trustees shall ensure proper accounts are kept and submitted in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Charity Commission regulations.
This Constitution may be amended by a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of Trustees, subject to Charity Commission consent where required.
If the Charity is dissolved, remaining assets shall be transferred to one or more charities with similar objects.
No assets shall be distributed to Trustees or members.
References to legislation include any statutory modification or re-enactment.
