Lee’s Rest Houses and our Trust that was created under the Will of Dr. Charles Alfred Lee.
Most of Dr Lees’ estate was left to Trustees to provide accommodation for people who have served the Community of Hull within the previous 5 years or as stated in the deeds; (Persons who have retired and have worked, or spouse of such a person, making application within five years of such a person’s death.)
At the time of Dr Lee’s death, nurses had to live in the nurses’ home and if they got married were not allowed to continue their nursing. Consequently, when nurses retired they had to find somewhere to live.
In 1912 there was no state pension and wages were very poor. It was common for people to have a live-in job as maid, or to live “above the shop”. Dr Lee wanted to provide good quality accommodation for those people who had served the people of Hull and had come on to hard times.
The original terms have been widened to include people who are still in employment and who have resided in Hull for the preceding 5 years.
All residents must be able to live independently in their flats and be of 58 years of age and upwards, there is no upper age.
Help Shape our Future by Becoming a Trustee of Lees Rest Houses Almshouse Charity
Are you a passionate community-minded individuals, and want to make use of your skills?
Then why not join the board of Trustees at Lees Rest Houses charity (Charity No. 221523) and help make a lasting impact by supporting older residents living in secure, dignified housing.
No experience is required, just a commitment to the community and a willingness to learn.
This is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of this Almshouse in Hull.
In becoming a Trustee, you will be contributing to:
Improving the lives of vulnerable older people
Using your skills to further the charity’s commitment
Contributing to the aims of the charity
The Board is interested in hearing from you if you have experience or interests in one
or more of the following areas:
1. Finance
2. Property Management
3. Governance
4. Community Engagement
5. Housing or care services for older people
6. Have no prior trustee experience, but want to be considered for the Board
Trustee Role Description:
Key Responsibilities:
1. A commitment to the organisation
2. Having a willingness to learn
3. Ensuring the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulatory returns.
4. Being part of the strategic oversight of the charity’s operations.
5. Monitoring financial performance, including managing income shortfalls, and long term sustainability.
6. Acting as a guardian of the charity’s mission and reputation.
7. A commitment to equal opportunities
Person Specification:
8.   An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
9. An ability to work effectively as a member of the Board
Time Commitment:
10.  Quarterly board meetings (in person or online meetings)
11.   Engagement with residentsÂ
12.   An initial term of two years
For an informal chat or to find out more, contact Dr Anthony Nicholson 07721 643905 or by emailing your expression of interest to tonynick60@gmail.com