The Llewellyn Almshouses are a registered charity comprising of a Grade 2 listed building in Leonard Street, Neath which was built in 1897 and contains 9 bedsit units plus a 1-bedroom flat.
The operation of the Almshouses is governed by a Trust Deed and in accordance with the Trust Deed, the Almshouses are run by a board of five Trustees. Three Trustees are appointed by Neath Port Talbot CBC; the fourth Trustee is the Rector of Neath; and the fifth Trustee is co-opted by the Trustees.
The charity does not have any employees and day to day management has been delegated to Tai Tarian and is carried out in accordance with a Management Agreement for which an annual charge is made. Tai Tarian also maintain the building.
In accordance with the Trust Deed, residents (technically Alms ladies) must be single women aged 45 or over.
The residents are charged a weekly contribution plus separate weekly charges for water rates and for heating and lighting.
The Almshouses are a Grade 2 listed building, and a five yearly inspection of the building is carried out by the Trustees’ architects, Alwyn Jones Architects, who specialise in the conservation of historic buildings. A report is prepared for the Trustees with recommendations as to any work which needs to be carried out. This generally results in the architects being commissioned to prepare and oversee the project to implement their recommendations.
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Location: Leonard Street, Neath
Contract: Voluntary position
Salary: Voluntary
Hours:
Generally, 4 meetings a year, preparation time will be required, these meetings are based at Almshouses or via Microsoft Teams
Preparation of budget – annual
Input into / review of financial statements – annual
Grant applications and grant claims – generally once in a five-year cycle.
Closing date: Monday 29th April
Interview date: 13th May (Provisional Date)
Please send your CV and cover letter via email to workingwithus@taitarian.co.uk, with the email subject Almshouses Treasurer role. The closing date is Monday 29th April.
If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact Martin Jones, the current Treasurer on 07715 619523 or by email martin.jones51@btinternet.com.