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.

In its bicentennial year, 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. There is a full-time Office Manager, a part-time Residents’ Support Officer and a Chaplain.

Trustees are appointed for a five-year term, and often continue into a second term. There are currently up to 4 vacancies for new trustees, especially for those with specialist skills and experience in:

· Business management

· Finance

· The construction industry, architecture or property surveying

· Human resources

· Social media.

Those interested in applying would need to be aware of the concerns of older people, to be able to contribute to strategic planning and to attend meetings during the working day.

The Board meets six times a year at the College. 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.

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

To apply, please complete the application form on our website and send it to the Chair of Trustees, Partis College, Partis Way, Bath BA1 3QD or e-mail it to chair@partiscollege.org.uk