ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024
TRIMDON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION Charity Number 1053363
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Trimdon Community College Association (TCCA) has faced another challenging year to maintain the services required by our local community members and to keep the organisation sustainable and the building fit for purpose. However, our strength has always been a very supportive management team whose resilience and ability to adapt to change keeps the staff team motivated and working through the challenges. We have welcomed 5 new members who have brought extra vision and enthusiasm to the role and already we are beginning to see the impact they are having on the work of TCCA. The staff team have had to adapt to changes and the fluidity of funding but have taken on this challenge admirably. We have had to cut back on hours and change some of the provision but despite this the organisation maintains a very busy programme of events as well as ad hoc support all of which we receive lots of praise and recognition from the local community.
The organisation employs 1x 0.5 Development Manager and are looking to employ a 0.6 youth and community support worker to strengthen the strategic direction of the project. We employ 3 admin staff and 3 youth work staff in various roles which equate to 1.08 full time hours. Our staff team are the greatest asset to the success we achieve year on year. Our Voluntary Management Team add strength to the team but the army of local people who volunteer and support at various times throughout the year are a valuable resource and we really would struggle without having them to hold us up in stressful and difficult times.
Our reputation of working with others is a major strength in maintaining our standing in the community. TCCA continues to engage with a wide range of providers of services within the community. Our strongest links continue to be with Groundwork North East and Cumbria, East Durham Rural Corridor Area Action Partnership, County Durham One Point Service, Trimdon Parish Council, Well Being for Life and Bluebell Meadow Primary School, 2 local housing trusts LIVIN and Believe. Some of these organisations also support our funding efforts alongside of County Durham Community Foundation and the local Co-op. We also enjoy a good relationship with the local county councillors who are supportive of the work and direct agencies and funders to the work we do in the community. Moving forward it is still vitally important that we develop positive relationships with funders and continue to look to secure funding for at least 3 years to support the re-development of the organisation, replacing worn assts, ensuring we maintain a strong staff team and to continue to support the social justice element of the work at TCCA. We are fortunate that our local Parish Council still supportive our work with an annual grant that can be used as match and ensures the rent and bills are paid. Our relationship with SPORTED England to develop a 5year business plan has all but stalled due to staffing changes and reduced funding. However, there is still a long-term commitment to create a sport and social hub with changing facilities and refreshment room for all of the sporting and community groups in the area. We are looking to secure Sport England Funding to improve the very outdated facilities at the premises to support existing groups as well as offer further opportunities in the area for children and young people who do not have access to sports clubs other than Karate and Football.
, Our biggest commitment has always been and still is to the young people of the area We offer a comprehensive programme of activities and support for children, young people and their families. We run both junior and senior youth clubs and have recently started working to deliver outreach sessions. We have plans in the future to develop a Friday Night and are being supported by LIVIN and trailblazer funding.
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Going forward our emphasis is on filling the gaps in provision mainly for under 7s, employability support for 16+, alleviating poverty and holiday hunger and provision for young people with additional needs
TCCA also work to improve the health and the wellbeing of the community. Our on site community gyn is a real asset and we work alongside local personal trainers and well-being consultants to provide a warm and welcoming space that is affordable for all and the last year has seen a real increase in numbers. We also offer a well being group focussed around mutual support, crafts and outdoors which has been very popular. We aim to increase membership with this group in the coming year by concentrating on trying to reduce isolation amongst parents at the 2 local schools.
We also support local sports clubs who hire the premises at TCCA Trimdon United Junior Football Club who currently have 10 junior football teams from the age of 7 to 17 one a girls’ team. They also offer a mini-tots session for those 4 to 7. There are over 160 young people in attendance each week. The club has 3 trustees and over 30 volunteer coaches and managers it also supports older young people to go through their refereeing and coaching qualifications. We will continue to work with them to develop the facilities that are in need of updating. Sho Shin Kai Karate Club. Is a mixed adult and junior member club consisting of (approx.) 20 adult and 30 junior members. They continue to support young people to work through their grading’s and offer interclub competition opportunities. We work closely with them to introduce young people to a sporting discipline in a friendly environment
TCCA has continued with it commitment to cultural and artistic events. The International Big Brass Bash was another successful date in our calendar hosted by us and supported by Durham County Council and Trimdon Parish Council and our outdoor arts and crafts festival was another success in partnership with Groundwork NE. Our building lends itself to larger outdoor events and we are looking to build upon those that we offer.
As the year closes our commitment is still to continue to find ways of offering support and to look at easing the economic and financial burden on our families suffering the greatest deprivation within our community. We will continue to work with partners to develop ways of working to create positive health and well being services for those in need of support. As always, we will look to fund holiday provision with food during school holidays and constantly evaluate and update our youth work offer to respond to need. We are working with local businesses to support this work and have some very positive responses.
Finally, A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers and corporate and community partners and our funders who continue to put faith in the team at TCCA without you all none of this would be possible. We continue to be supported by our Trustees to ensure the reputation and accountability of the organisation stand up to public scrutiny. The Cash flow and accounts are a true reflection of the organisations position at the end of 2024. there is always a positivity about accessing further funds to continue the good work that has allowed the organisation to develop phenomenally since 2015.
Annette Donohue Development Manager On behalf of TCCA Management Group.
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TRIMDON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1053363
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED 31 December 2023
| 1. Balance as at 1 January 2023 £ £ Investment Account 159) Current Account 50489) Cash in Hand 6780) 57428) 2. Net Income/(Expenditure) -43465) -43465) 3. Balance as at 31 December 2023 Investment Account 159) Current Account 7906) Cash in Hand 300) 8365) 13963) 4. Outstanding Income Balance in Bar account 0) 0) 5. Outstanding Expenditure 0) 6. Net Outstanding Expenditure 0) 7. Stock Confectionery 500) 500) 8. Fund Balance- 31 December 2023 8865) Balance at 1 January 2022 50489) Decrease in Fund -41624) |
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Less Donation from Social Club 4000
Real Decrease in fund -45624
Enza Usher
Treasurer
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| FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDED 31 December 2023 | ||||||||||||
| 1. Balance as | at 1 January 2023 | £ | £ | |||||||||
| Current Account | 50489) | |||||||||||
| Cash in Hand | 6780) | |||||||||||
| Investment account | 159) | |||||||||||
| 57269) | ||||||||||||
| 2. Net Income/(Expenditure) | -42283) | -42283) | ||||||||||
| 3. Balance as | at 31 December 2023 | |||||||||||
| Current Account | 7906) | |||||||||||
| Cash in Hand | 300) | |||||||||||
| 8206) | 14986) | |||||||||||
| 4. Outstanding Income | ||||||||||||
| Bar account | 0) | |||||||||||
| 0) | ||||||||||||
| 5. Outstanding Expenditure | ||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||
| 0) | ||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||
| 6. Net Outstanding Expenditure | 0) | |||||||||||
| 8. Fund Balance- 31 December 2023 | 8206) | |||||||||||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 57269) | |||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||
| Decrease in Fund | -49063) | |||||||||||
| Add Donation to TCCA | 41550) | |||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||
| Real Decrease in fund | -7513) |
Enza Usher Treasurer
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