Dennis Mendoros and Carmel Hall join Community Foundations trustees board

Two experienced north west business figures have joined the trustees board of The Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside.

Dennis Mendoros, who earned an MBO for his services to the engineering industry, and Carmel Hall, who led HR projects in multiple countries, will use their expertise to help the organisation expand its reach and impact.

The foundation was created to help support charities in the area, including lesser-known organisations. It has distributed more than £53m since 1999.

Dennis Mendoros is the chairman of the Pendle Vision board and a former High Sheriff of Lancashire. He built up aerospace engineering firm Euravia before its sale in 2015 and is the current president of MENDO Enterprises.

He said: “The Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside offer a comprehensive and valuable facility to our community and, at the same time, provide a professional and efficient service.

"I am delighted to be part of the Community Foundations as I feel I now have the opportunity to provide a structured and focused support to many local charitable activities.”

Carmel Hall had a career in HR spanning over 40 years working at both operational and strategic levels.

She is the former HR director for Alstom Power Services, and worked in the UK, France and Switzerland and travelled extensively in Europe, India, China and the US supporting businesses, managers and teams on operational human resource matters and change management implementation.

Carmel said: “Now I have the time to give to help others, I was delighted to join the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside as it is a great asset in helping local people who need our support.”

Rae Brooke, chief executive of the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside, said: “We are delighted that Dennis and Carmel are joining us at the Community Foundations. Both have impressive track records in leadership and bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, experience and passion. "The board and team are looking forward to working with Dennis and Carmel and to support the Community Foundation’s next phase of growth.”