A long-serving trustee of The Craven Trust has retired after more than three decades of dedicated service to the local charity.
Caroline Schwaller is stepping down after a 31-year association with the Trust, which she helped establish in 1995.
The Craven Trust was founded with the principle of “local money for local needs”, supporting communities and individuals across the Craven area.
Caroline played a key role in the charity’s development and served as its Chair for many years, helping oversee its growth while maintaining its focus on providing local support.
Today, The Craven Trust supports community groups and organisations across the area, while its work with the Beamsley Trust enables grants to be provided to individuals experiencing hardship or difficult circumstances.
Support has included funding for community facilities and activities, as well as practical help for individuals facing challenging circumstances.
Reflecting on her time with the charity, Caroline said she had “never ceased to feel proud” of what the Trust had achieved.
She added:
“The people who came and went, the trustees who give their time with such generosity and compassion, the donors who made it possible for communities to thrive, and the often sobering experience of giving grants to people with troubled lives... all of it enriching and memorable for us all.”
Caroline said the grant-making work continues to be “undeterred, dedicated and effective”, adding that she hoped the Trust would continue to evolve and support local people for many years to come.
The Trustees of The Craven Trust have thanked Caroline for her commitment, energy, knowledge and wisdom throughout her 31 years with the charity.
They said her understanding of the local voluntary sector and the needs of the community had been invaluable in shaping the Trust into the organisation it is today.
Caroline’s retirement also marks a change in leadership, with Robert Templar taking over as Chair.
He said:
“I’m proud to be taking on the role of Chair, and I hope to continue the ethos and values that Caroline brought to the Trust over so many years.
“She leaves us with strong foundations, and I’m looking forward to building on her work for the benefit of our local communities.”
The Craven Trust says it will continue looking to the future while remaining committed to the vision on which it was founded more than 30 years ago using local resources to make a difference to local people.
The Trustees have wished Caroline all the best for her retirement and thanked her for her contribution to communities across the Craven area.
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