Declaration of Trust

Community Assembly of the British Isles 

Declaration of Trust

This declaration of trust (the Deed) is made on 21 September 2022 by the COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF THE BRITISH ISLES (CABI) which is established as a Private Members' Association (the Association) bound by a formal framework and the respective roles and responsibilities of volunteer members. 

WHEREAS the Treasurer holds and distributes donations  (the Donations) given towards specific projects on behalf of CABI whereby it is contemplated that further donations may be paid or transferred to the Treasurer upon the same trusts. 

NOW THIS DECLARATION WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS: 

Administration 

The Association and its donations shall be administered and managed under the name of John Gilbert, MD (AV), MHA, SAC Dip, FGAV, MBCS, MIET, C.Eng., LCGI., Community Assembly of the British Isles, Community Health Initiative, Community Light Brigade, Community Law Courts and Community Peace Service. 

Treasurer 

The Treasurer of the Association and it's donations shall be John Gilbert of 10 Orchard Park, Station Road, Bugle, Cornwall, Kernow, PL26 8NW as appointed by CABI until such time as this role is transferred. 

Donations 

The Treasurer shall hold the Donations upon trust to apply as required, and at its discretion, so far as may be permissible, the capital of the Donations. 

Governance 

In furtherance of the Donations but not otherwise, the Treasurer may exercise the following: 

- to invite and receive donations for specific projects, provided that in raising donations, the Treasurer shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activity and shall conform to any relevant lawful regulations; 

- to cooperate with members of CABI operating in furtherance of the Donations and to exchange information and advice with them; 

- to employ such assistance as necessary for the proper pursuit of the Donations and to make all reasonable and necessary provision for their payment if required; 

- to transfer the Donations or any part thereof to projects responsible for the maintenance, development and provision of CABI services for the benefit of CABI and members as a whole. 

- to make regulations from time to time for the conduct of operations including the collection of money online, deposit or transfer of money at a bank and the custody of documents; 

- to do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the Donations. 

Accounting 

The Treasurer shall comply with the framework in the keeping of accounting records for CABI. in the preparation and publication of statements of account for CABI as required; and, in the availability of the statements of account for CABI members if requested. 

Amendments 

The Treasurer may amend the provisions of this Declaration of Trust by agreement and due process as per the framework with any amendments published accordingly. 

IN WITNESS by signature of the appointed Treasurer. 

John Gilbert MD (AV), MHA, SAC Dip, FGAV, MBCS, MIET, C.Eng., LCGI 

Founder, Community Assembly of the British Isles 

Office address:

10 Orchard Park

Station Road 

Bugle 

PL26 8NW 

Last updated on 17 January 2025