trustees of voluntary action melton respond to radio leicester interviews

Press Release

27 January 2012

The Trustees of Voluntary Action Melton would like to respond to the two interviews which took place on Radio Leicester today – 27 January 2012.

The Trustees had not approved this interview, it does not reflect the reality of the situation and the Trustees want to make it clear does not represent the views of the Trustee Board.

The Trustees would like to confirm that they have no intention to close Voluntary Action Melton but due to financial issues which need to be addressed they are seeking to manage this in a proactive and effective manner in order to ensure that Voluntary Action Melton has a future.  The Trustees have had to take difficult decisions and earlier this month issued a press release which explained the situation.

Since that press release positive discussions about the future have been held with Melton Borough Council and as a result of these discussions the Trustees are hoping to make a further positive announcement after the Board meeting which is due to take place on Tuesday 31 January 2012.

In the light of the Radio Leicester interview this morning the Trustees would like to stress that they have always had a positive relationship with Leicestershire County Council and in the light of the interview would be delighted to involve Leicestershire County Council in any further discussion and would welcome more talks about how we can keep worthwhile projects open.

Janet Mendham Chair of Trustees

For further information contact Douglas Brown, Trustee – 01476 860 572 or 07876 044 318