Friends of Histon & Impington Community CIO is a registered charity and its registered number is 1185578. The Charity also has a working title of HI Friends which has been agreed and registered by the Charity Commission.
The Charity is a Foundation CIO and has a Constitution as its Governing document. The Charity has a Board of Trustees and as a Foundation CIO also has a Charity Membership.
Charity membership
A charity member plays an important role in the Governance of HI Friends particularly at the Charity Annual General Meeting and other Special Charity Meetings that may be held. Find out more about becoming an active member.
Annual General Meeting
An AGM is held once a year where Charity Members receive and approve the annual accounts and elect Trustees. Take a look at our latest annual report for 2025.
Charity Policies
HI Friends has the following policies in place to ensure the smooth running of operations, a clear framework for decision-making, accountability and compliance with regulations and safety.
Charity Constitution
Our Constitution was agreed at the time of the formation of the Charity using a standard template provided by the Charity Commission.
The Constitution contains the charity objectives which provide the framework within which the charity carries out its work.
Board of Trustees
The Board have day-to-day control over the charity’s operation much of which is delegated to the part time Charity Manager.
The charity is run by a Board of Trustees which is supported by a part time Charity Manager.
Trustees
- Paul Grafham – Chair chair@hifriends.org.uk
- Don Kelly – Vice Chair
- David Wilson – Treasurer treasurer@hifriends.org.uk
- Rebecca Strivens
- Kate Camps
- Vernon Dudley
- Nicki Fraser
- Richard Martin
- Rob Murphy
- Jess Pratt
- Edd Stonham
Clerk to Trustees & Charity Manager
Neil Davies neil@hifriends.org.uk
Mobile 07502 372852
Data Protection Officer
Edd Stonham dataprotection@hifriends.org.uk
Adult and Child Safeguarding Officer
Neil Davies safeguarding@hifriends.org.uk