(insert your group name) SELF HELP SUPPORT GROUP CONSTITUTION
1.
Name
The name of the group shall be………………
2.
Objects
The objects of the group are:
1. To promote the well-being of people with mental health issues, through the provision of a selfhelp group which will provide social, enjoyable and stimulating activities in a safe
environment.
3.
Powers
In furtherance of the objects but not otherwise the group may exercise the following
powers:
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.
Power to raise funds and to invite and receive contributions provided that in raising the
group members shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and shall
conform to any relevant requirements of the law;
Power to recruit and support volunteers as necessary to assist with the groups objects;
Power to do all such lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the objects.
Members
The group shall consist of no less than two people interested in furthering the objects of
the group:
Group Leader ……………………………….
Group Member/Treasurer ………………………………
5.
Meetings
Meetings of the group will be held as required by the group
6.
Control of Funds and Finance
1) Will be the responsibility of the Treasurer/Group Member and Group Leader who will
retain records of income and expenditure.
2) Income of the group shall be paid into a bank account.
3) Withdrawals from the bank shall require the signature of at least two members of the
group
4) All monies received by and belonging to the group shall be spent or applied in
accordance with the objects of the organisation.
5) Surplus funds from year to year shall be retained by the organisation for use as stated
in 6.4 above)
7.
Closure of the Group
Should the group decide to close, any remaining money shall be given to another group with
similar objects to the objects of this group, or returned to the funder if applicable.
This constitution adopted at a meeting of the group held on…………………………………
Signed………………………,,,,,…Group Leader…………………..……..Treasurer/Group Member