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Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Centre - Constitution

The Constitution of the Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Centre is as follows:
  1. Name
    1. The name of the organisation shall be the Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Centre (KCAC)

  2. Aims and Objectives
    1. The aims of the KCAC will be to:
      1. Nurture and encourage musical artistic talent in adults,
      2. Improve and enhance adults' musical abilities,
      3. Provide a platform for artistic performance, regardless of ability,
      4. Provide a learning environment for adults wishing to learn a new musical skill,
      5. Encourage adults to re-awaken latent artistic ability

    2. The KCAC will meet these aims by:
      1. Arranging regular rehearsals in the Medway area,
      2. Providing expert tuition,
      3. Arranging showcase events,
      4. Responding to concert requests.

  3. Management
    1. The KCAC will have a voluntary Management Committee.
    2. It shall be the Management Committee's job to spend and develop the KCAC's financial and capital resources in furtherance of its Aims and Objectives; thus taking responsibility for all aspects of the KCAC's business, planning and operations.
    3. The Management Committee will have a minimum of 3 members.
    4. The Management Committee will share tasks, responsibilities and decision-making as appropriate, though it shall appoint a Treasurer who will have ultimate responsibility for the club's finances, and a chairperson who has the casting vote should it be necessary.
    5. Any decisions which are not the ultimate responsibility of the Treasurer will be decided on a simple majority vote.
    6. Management Committee members may be co-opted by existing Committee members or elected by a ballot of the membership of the centre, as required.
    7. The Management Committee may recruit and manage individual project workers, or establish additional project or advisory groups with individual terms of reference, as appropriate.

  4. Income and Property
    1. The income and property of the KCAC shall be applied solely towards its aims and objectives.

  5. Finance
    1. The Treasurer shall maintain a cheque account in the club's name at any bank which has an ethical investment policy
    2. All cheque payments made on behalf of the KCAC must be signed by the Treasurer and one other member of the Management Committee.
    3. All payments must be supported by properly prepared invoices or vouchers and receipted by the beneficiary.
    4. An external auditor shall be appointed at the discretion of the Treasurer and shall examine the annual accounts and certify that the accounts are a true and accurate record of the financial affairs of the KCAC.

  6. Accountability
    1. The KCAC will produce an annual report containing its accounts and a summary of achievements against its stated aims and objectives. The report shall be placed in the public domain.
    2. The KCAC will hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the purposes of publicly reporting on its progress and finances.
    3. The AGM shall be open to anybody who wishes to attend, particularly members and visitors of the KCAC, funders, supporters and other stakeholders.
    4. Notice of the AGM will be circulated through the KCAC's usual marketing channels and other networks not less than 6 weeks before the date of the meeting.
    5. The AGM shall be held within 18 months of the preceding AGM.

  7. Dissolution
    1. If, upon the winding up or dissolution of the KCAC, there remains, after the payment of all debts and liabilities, any assets these shall be transferred to a local organisation having similar aims and objectives as the club.

  8. Constitutional Change
    1. This constitution may be changed at any time by the Management Committee, but details of any changes shall be published in the KCAC's Annual Report