Become a member
We need your help to make a difference!
By becoming a member of LAWRS, donating £10 a year, you help us to provide free services to vulnerable Latin American women living in the UK.
Who are LAWRS’ members and what is their role in the organisation?
LAWRS’ members are in charge of choosing the members of the Board of Trustees of the organisation during the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Any Latin American woman can join anytime throughout the year. There is no selection procedure to become a member.
How do I become a member?
To become a member you need to:
- Fill in our membership form here.
- Complete a yearly payment of £10 through Paypal, Just Giving, or in person at our offices.
If you have any questions about the membership, please email us at lawrs@lawrs.org.uk
What is the Board of Trustees and what are their responsibilities?
The Board of Trustees ensures that LAWRS is managed adequately. It is made up of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 9 Latin American women, who are chosen every year during the AGM. When a Trustee leaves her role or when there are vacancies in the Board before the AGM, the other Trustees are in charge of recruiting new members.
All members of the Board of Trustees give their time and knowledge voluntarily.
Trustees are responsible for:
- Ensuring that LAWRS meets its goals and works to provide a good service to benefit its service users.
- Ensuring that LAWRS abides by the law.
- Ensuring that LAWRS has sufficient resources and they are used responsibly.
- Ensuring that LAWRS is transparent with its service users, members, funders and public.