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09.15	Registration and refreshments Meet your fellow members
09.30	Building societies for beginners Optional session giving an introduction to the building society model and the workings of an AGM
10.15	Annual General Meeting including Ask the Directors
12.00	Lunch (vegetarian, complimentary)
13.00	Our Member Survey Summary of the key findings from our recent survey.
13.15	How can we ensure that Ecology is fit for a digital future? Hear how we’re investing in our digital capability so we can develop new products and serve our members better Steve Round - Chair, Ecology Building Society Matt Wilson - IT Manager, Ecology Building Society Craig Haslam - Head of Product Strategy, Mutual Vision
14.15	Refreshment break
14.45	Tackling climate change with modern, traditional and natural building methods Panel discussion exploring how different materials and building approaches can help us address the housing crisis while tackling climate change Rosemary Coyne – Ecology borrower, co-ordinator of SHAP (the Sustainable Housing Action Partnership) and part of the Energiesprong UK market development team Mike Jacob - Director, Kiss House, a provider of off-site homes designed to Passivhaus standard Barbara Jones – Director, Straw Works and Principal of the School of Natural Building. Designs pre-fabricated straw panel buildings and accessible self-build designs with straw bales
15.45	Your Society Opportunity for members to discuss the key findings from the Member Survey and feedback on our plans to invest in our digital capability.
16.15	Closing comments Paul Ellis - Chief Executive, Ecology Building Society
16.30	Close

 

It’s very important to us that as many members as possible take up their opportunity to vote – it’s what makes us a democratic Society. All eligible members will have received an AGM voting pack including information about our AGM resolutions, by post or by email, by early April, along with our Annual Review  and Directors’ election statements.

Voting online is the greenest and easiest way to have your say.

Simply visit castavote.online/ecology and enter your login code and password as shown on your voting form or email.

We’ll donate 20p to international development charity Practical Action for every postal vote cast, or 50p for every vote cast online. We’ll also donate £1 to Practical Action for every member who signs up to receive future voting packs by email.

Please ensure we receive your vote by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 25 April 2018.

 

Our Directors want to hear from you! Email your questions and our Directors will answer them during our Ask the Directors session at the AGM. We’ll be tweeting the answers live via Twitter @EcologyBS.

Please note that for reasons of time, we can’t guarantee to answer every question during the AGM. Any questions that are not answered on the day will be answered afterwards and we’ll post responses on our website.

 

Our 2018 AGM and Members’ Meet-up takes place at The Priory Rooms, Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6AF

Directions

By train
The Priory Rooms is within walking distance of Birmingham’s three city centre stations. Trams depart from outside New Street station, which stop on Bull Street outside the entrance to The Priory Rooms.

• Walking from New Street station (approx. 10 minutes)
  Take the New Street / Metro exit, bearing right as you go up a slight slope. On Stephenson Street turn right then cross at the pedestrian crossing. Follow the tram lines up hill, passing over New Street, continuing onto Corporation Street. Turn left onto Bull Street. The Priory Rooms driveway is on the right-hand side, next to the Peace Hub, opposite the tram stop.
• Walking from Snow Hill station (approx. 2 minutes)
  Leave via the main exit, cross the road and walk through the archway next to Tesco Express. On Bull Street, cross the road. The Priory Rooms driveway is next to the Peace Hub.
• Walking from Moor Street station (approx. 7 minutes)
  Turn right out of the station, then cross the main road and head up Carrs Lane, between M&S and Carrs Lane Church. Walk past the Travelodge until you face Boots. Turn right then follow the road around the corner to the left onto Bull Street. Walk up the hill, crossing Corporation Street. The Priory Rooms driveway is next to the Peace Hub.

By bike
Cycle stands are available – bikes are left at your own risk.

By car
There is limited parking for disabled users at The Priory Rooms. The Londonderry House NCP car park is on Dalton Street, B4 7LX (for satnav).

Download map and directions to The Priory Rooms

You can register to attend our AGM and Members’ Meet-up 2018 here, which will take you to our dedicated Eventbrite registration page.

Registration is open to all members and non-members who are interested in finding out more about Ecology Building Society.

**REGISTRATION NOW EXTENDED TO THURSDAY 26 APRIL 2018**

Please register by 5.00 pm on Thursday 26 April 2018 (for catering purposes). We will contact you to confirm your place – if you have not heard from us by 5.00 pm on Thursday 26 April 2018, please contact us on 01535 650 770.

Please note: we will be taking photographs and filming the day for use on our website and in materials such as our newsletter. By attending this event you are giving your consent for us to film and take your photograph unless you tell us that you object to this.

What unincorporated charities need to open an account

• An original charity letterhead
• Provide details of the resolution to open the account and to authorise those who can operate it
• Registered charities should state their registration number
• A copy of the charity’s constitution and a copy of a directory entry showing membership of a wider organisation
• The signatories who will be operating the account will each need to have their identity verified as specified for individuals
• The initial deposit into the account must be made by a cheque drawn on the charity’s bank account
• A personal cheque from one of the signatories will only be acceptable if the charity does not have a bank account

What corporate charities need to open an account

• An original charity letterhead
• Provide details on the application form of the resolution to open the account and to authorise those who can operate it
• A copy of the charity’s memorandum and articles of association  and shareholders, if applicable
• The trustees who will be operating the account will each need to have their identity verified as specified for individuals
• The initial deposit into the account must be made by cheque drawn on the charity’s bank account

What unincorporated groups need to open an account

• An original group letterhead
• A copy of the constitution and a copy of a directory entry showing membership of a wider organisation
• The signatories who will be operating the account will each need to have their identity verified as specified for individuals
• The initial investment into the account must be by a cheque, drawn on the group’s bank account
• A personal cheque from one of the signatories will only be acceptable if the group does not have a bank account

You can put a minimum of £10 and a maximum of £250 a month into a Regular Savings account.