The almshouses known as Partis College were founded in 1825 by Ann Partis, a

local philanthropist, to provide affordable accommodation for single women over 50

years of age in financial need. Preference was originally given to the widows and

daughters of Church of England clergymen, and the College still has a Christian

ethos.

At the present time, the College is fully occupied and financially strong.

The College is in Newbridge, on the outskirts of Bath, and consists of 31 Georgian

houses and three apartments, set around a grass lawn. In the central terrace there is

a classical portico, behind which is the College chapel. The College and chapel are

Grade I listed.

Partis College is a registered charity and is run by a Board of up to 12 volunteer

Trustees, along with an Office Manager, a Residents Support Officer and a Chaplain.

Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and often continue into a second term.

We are now looking for additional Trustees, especially for those with specialist skills

and experience in:

 Business management

 Law

 Finance

 Construction/Architecture

 Facilities Management

 Property Surveying

 Human resources

 Social Care/Social Work

 Older People

Those interested in applying should be aware of issues affecting Older People today

and the quickly changing landscape of Social Care.

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative individuals, who can contribute to strategic

planning.

The Board meets six times a year at the College, during the working day.

Most of the trustees sit on a sub-committee (Finance or Estates) and come into the

College as necessary to oversee the management of the charity and the welfare of

residents. These meetings are also held during the working day.

Some of the trustees are also involved with the residents’ History Group and Green

Group.

To apply, please complete the application form on our website and send it to the Vice

Chair of Trustees, Partis College, Partis Way, Bath BA1 3QD or e-mail it

to admin@partiscollege.org.uk