A CARE home for people with Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions of the central nervous system is looking for new trustees.

The Ann Charlton Lodge in Eden Hall Grove, Redcar, was founded by the now late Ann Charlton, herself a long time suffer with MS, and was opened in 1992 following a four-year fundraising campaign, supported by the public and local businesses.

It is a none profit making registered charity company, with 25 beds – 24 residential and one respite. It employs 64 staff and its services have been recognised by the Care Quality Comission as “good” across all areas of management and care.

The management of the lodge is overseen by a board of trustees, who give their time voluntarily and meet once a month. Unfortunately, due to retirements over the last few years, the number of trustees has reduced from 15 to five – the minimum number needed to operate effectively.

The Lodge has tried, unsuccessfully, on a number of occasions to find new trustees and now desperately needs a new, younger influx of volunteers to take it into the future.

Peter Wilson, chairman of the trustees said: "There must be people out there who have family or friends who have MS and we are appealing to them or to anyone who would be willing to become involved. Anyone interested please get in touch, initially by telephoning the Lodge on 01642 480660.”