"Held in Trust for the Community"

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Pollokshields Burgh Hall Trust Ltd. is a community led organisation which was set up in 1991, specifically for the purposes of the redevelopment of the Burgh Halls, bringing the Halls back into the heart of the Pollokshields community. After a massive renovation, with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund XXX and XXX, the renovated Halls were officially re-opened by the Duke of Gloucester on XXXX 1991

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Further works took place to develop the Lower Ground Floor in 1997 and the adjacent Lodge Houses were fully refurbished in 2018 to provide accommodation for clients of the Halls.

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Charitable Objects

2.1 to take title to and to hold Pollokshields Burgh Hall in Maxwell Park, Glasgow (hereinafter referred to as ‘’the Hall’’) at all times as a building of historic interest and importance for the benefit of the public wishing to use same; and

2.2 to maintain by repair and renewal when necessary the fabric of the Hall in good condition and state of repair and to effect improvements consistent with the architectural merit of the same;

2.3 to furnish the Hall with such furniture, plenishings, implements, machinery and conveniences as may be thought desirable with a view to the use of thereof consistent with its architectural and cultural character;

2.4 to provide for the public in the Hall accommodation to be used for any purpose, public or private, and in particular for meetings, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, dinners, dances and other entertainments and for shops, restaurants, business offices and residences;

2.5 in the event that the foregoing object shall become incapable of fulfilment at any time, to hold the proceeds of sale or disposal of the Hall (firstly) for the provision of similar accommodation suitable for the use of those members of the public wont to utilise the facilities of the Hall and (Secondly) for such other charitable purposes only as the Company shall determine. 

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Current Trustees 

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All Trustees have a vested interest in the Halls, and have relevant experience and skills to guide the operation in the right direction.  ​

• Gavin Smith (Chair)

• Charles Scott 

• Fiona Sinclair

• Hanif Raja

• Adam Dillon

• Heather Barton

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Contributing to the Future 

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Have you considered joining the Board of a local charity? You might be surprised about how rewarding the experience can be and how much you have to offer. A board role provides an opportunity to support the local community and gain valuable experience.

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The Trust  is looking for new members who may be local or otherwise have an interest in supporting the community in Pollokshields. We welcome interest from all backgrounds and experience.

What difference will you make?
You will be part of the team working to preserve the historic building on a sustainable, self-financing basis. The Trust generates a level of self-funding by hiring the Halls out, principally for Weddings and Functions. We are always looking for ways in which we can build up our services and be of use to the community and we would like energetic and committed people to join us on the board to help drive the future. There are many opportunities available to the Halls but in order to ensure we meet our charitable objectives, care must be taken that the cost of implementing these do not outweigh the benefits.  

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• Formal, early-evening board meetings are held every 3 months, with various ad-hoc and topical sub-committees meeting in between.

• What are we looking for?

• It is not essential to fit into one of these categories, but we are particularly looking for experience of:

• Finance

• Fundraising

• Property Management

• Commercial Management

• Community Engagement

• Volunteer Management

• Trustee posts are voluntary, although any necessary expenses related to your duties as a trustee will be paid.

• Email your CV with a cover letter telling us how you can contribute to Chairman Gavin Smith at office@pbhalls.co.uk

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