The Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, its work is directed by a Board of Trustees elected by the membership at Annual Meetings.
The Trust also has a significant support base and has attracted 2500 members.
Trustees come from a range of backgrounds but all share the same passion for the Mechanics’ Institution and the wider Swindon community.
Voluntary Action Swindon is the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. Since its formation in 1932 as a membership organisation, the organisation has been at the forefront of facilitating social, community action and support.