How do we work?

Greenhouse has always been run by volunteers. They continue to be the mainstay of the centre, staffing the information desk and carrying out all the day-to-day tasks involved with running a busy information and resource service. In October 2000 a paid Co-ordinator was appointed thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. The grant has also enabled us to pay for training and expenses for volunteers. It’s a chance for Greenhouse to develop further and move into new projects.

Greenhouse is a Company Limited by guarantee with charitable purposes. It has a board of directors who are elected annually.

Day to day decisions are made by a Management Committee, made up of Greenhouse users: volunteers, representatives of groups, members and directors. This meets every 2 weeks and everyone involved with Greenhouse is encouraged to attend and be part of the decision-making process.

Partnership working

Greenhouse started as a partnership of groups who all got together to buy a building because they needed space and facilities. We have carried on this tradition both by working together to provide general support to each other and on specific projects.

Become a member

Lifetime membership is £1. As a member you can vote at our Annual General Meeting and participate in the monthly management meeting. You will be on the mailing list for meeting agendas and minutes, newsletters etc. For more details contact Coral or Alex.