Charitable objects and powers:
The CASSEL Centre’s charitable objects as agreed by the Charity Commission are stated in the Constitution, our governing document, as follows:

“The CASSEL Centre is established for charitable purposes only its general object being the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the Community in south east London and adjacent areas by the advancement of education and furtherance of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and in furtherance of such general objects.
The Association’s particular object is the provision of a free social work and counselling service in south east London, the performance of community service work, the provision of preventative non statutory care, the promotion of mental health, and all other forms of social welfare and assistance work by means of professional and/or voluntary workers”.

Membership of the CASSEL Centre:
Membership of the CASSEL Centre is open to individuals who are interested in furthering our work, subject to the board of Trustees approval, as follows:
(1)     Full membership, including entitlement to vote, is open to people over 18 years who have paid the annual subscription (currently £1.00)
(2)     Junior membership is open to people under 18 years
(3)     Honorary members may be appointed by the board of Trustees
(4)     Neither honorary members nor junior members can vote

Trustees:
A board of Trustees, elected at the Annual General Meeting, directs the policy and general management of the CASSEL Centre.