Mencap Trust Company: Offering a focus on person-centered support
Stacy East, a Senior Trust Services
Manager
A manager is a boss at work. They tell you what you need to do and give you support if you need it.
, explains that her team is responsible for administering all active trusts. Their work involves visiting beneficiaries and facilitating distributions as approved by the Trustee.
Alison Lewis, a Trust A Trust looks after money for a person or a group of people. Relationship Manager, echoes this, emphasizing that the organization is deeply committed to being truly person-centered. She notes that the beneficiaries are the focus of her work every single day.
Building relationships and peace of mind
Stacy and Alison are in regular contact with people that have a Trust with us, checking if there is anything that the trust could be used for to make them happy and healthy.
Stacy highlights that the team strives to act as "professional friends" to their beneficiaries. She believes that Mencap Trust Company is an excellent option for families who may not have someone to step into the role of trustee after the parents have passed away, or for families who want their relatives - such as siblings or cousins - to maintain their personal
relationships
Relationships are about the people in your life. You might have different types of relationships like friendships, family relationships, or a boyfriend or girlfriend.
without the burden of trustee responsibilities.
Alison shares that the most rewarding aspect of her role is seeing beneficiaries utilize their trust funds to enrich their lives, such as by going on holiday. She acknowledges the common struggles parents face when worrying about the future of their adult children, and emphasizes the trust company's role in providing security and care.
Both Stacy and Alison encourage families who are considering appointing Mencap Trust Company as a trustee to reach out to their dedicated team, who are there to guide them through setting up the right trust to meet their family’s unique needs.