New MCBF Chair

The Chair of MCBF, Dianne Walker, gave notice in September ‘21 of her intention to step down from the role after nearly six years’ service.

…the Fund distributed over £500,000 to local projects

The Panel members and Belltown Power, who represent the owners of Frodsham Windfarm Limited, Foresight Capital, thanked Dianne for her significant input to the formation of the Fund and particularly for putting in place strong governance and controls. During Dianne’s tenure the Fund distributed over £500,000 to local projects, with substantial investments in the new Helsby Sports Club and the new football and tennis pitches at Helsby High School.

andy jones mcbf chair helsbyAndrew Jones Appointed New MCBF Chair

Applications were invited for the Chair vacancy and Andrew Jones was appointed on 1st December with the full support of the MCBF Panel Members and Belltown Power.

Andrew is a Helsby resident and has a fiancée and young daughter. He is a Chartered Accountant and is Finance Director of WS Transportation Ltd, based in Sutton Weaver.