Bursary


SEEKING THE CHSA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS


Successful applicants will receive a total of £4,500 – that’s £1,500 at the start of every academic year, or for the first three years if the degree is four years or longer.


It’s open to the sons or daughters of employees of CHSA members who are 18 years or over on 1st September and starting higher education in the autumn.


For more information visit www.chsa.co.uk/bursary bursary advert 2020.indd 1 05/02/2020 11:40:51 CHSA appoints Lorraine Francis as new Secretary


The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), is saying a heartfelt thank you to Linda Belcher who has stepped down as the


Association’s


Secretary after many years of service.


Lorraine Francis (pictured), who has a strong track record in managing organsiations,


has


membership been


appointed to succeed Linda in running the Secretariat.


Linda’s contribution has been fundamental to the evolution of the CHSA’s respected Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products, which guarantee ‘what’s on the box is what’s in the box’. She has facilitated the smooth and professional operation of the Schemes throughout her tenure, in particular including early in her time in post when the criteria of the schemes were enhanced, and the rigour of the auditing process increased.


Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the CHSA, thanked Linda for her service. “I speak on


behalf of everyone on our governing Council and the members we represent when I say we are very grateful for the incredibly valuable contribution Linda has made to the CHSA. Linda has been integral to operation of our valued and respected Accreditation Schemes, delivering for Schemes members and buyers of cleaning and hygiene products. She has been responsible for delivering our hugely successful annual Gala Ball and charity golf day, which together have raised


tens of thousands of


pounds for charity during her period in post. She has also been active in running


running our Undergraduate Bursary


Schemes and participating in the assessment process. We are sad to see her go but wish her the very best for the future.”


Linda is being succeeded in the post by Lorraine Francis. New to the cleaning industry, Lorraine is very experienced in running membership


She was Executive Director of the professional services membership organisation Birmingham Forward and is now the


membership organisation


Coventry & Warwickshire First. She is also a Council Member of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, a Trustee of


the Birmingham Civic Society and was a member of Common Purpose Birmingham’s Advisory Group.


Lorcan said: “Lorraine is bringing a great deal of expertise to our Association. We look forward to welcoming her on board.”


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Don’t miss out on this brilliant opportunity!


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