2021-07-31-accounts

About Us

The Talley Community Amenity Association (TCAA) is a registered Charity and company limited by guarantee, registered at Companies House and with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The TCAA was set up in 2002 to promote facilities for recreation & leisure activities and to preserve & develop the ecology and biodiversity of the Talley land it manages.

The Association is run in accordance with its “Memorandum and Articles of Association” by a team of Trustees which are voted in each year. The Trustees hold regular meetings, to which all members are invited. Although only Trustees may vote at these meetings, members are free to speak and raise any concerns they may have or any other relevant topic they consider worthy of consideration by the Trustees. Any local resident may apply to become a member. Membership is free to all. As well as from management of the land ,the TCAA also organises community events such as BBQ, quiz nights etc.

Local LAND Project 2019 – 2023 (Live Actively Nurture Diversity)

The Talley Community Amenity Association (TCAA) has been awarded £500,000 from the Welsh Governments ‘Sustainable Management Scheme’ which is funded from the European Union. The grant has to be used to deliver:

• Environmental improvements in the area surrounding Talley and Cwmdu

• Improved biodiversity approach to managing the community owned land in Talley on Mynydd Cynros

• Education on wildlife and sustainability through education

• Sustainable community through community activities

Project guidelines

Activities funded must result in one or more of the following:

• Improved biodiversity

• Carbon storage (tree planting, hedgerow management or changes in soil management)

• Improved water quality and reduced risk of downstream flooding

Unlike with Glastir, farmers cannot be paid to undertake the work themselves and a contractor must be used. However, the project will work with a number of local contractors to ensure the money is retained within the community.

The decision as to what will be funded on individual parcels of land will be made in-conjunction with the Project Management Committee, which is made up of local residents and landowners, taking advice from organisations such as NRW, The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales and other technical advisors.

Talley Community Amenity Association

Correspondence & Registered Office: Ty Ann Arthur, Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7AX Telephone: [phone] ~ Email: [e-mail]

Companies House Number: 4489079 ~ Registered Charity Number: 1097539 ~ VAT Number: 334 4578 90

AGM October 2021

Chair’s Report 2021

2020 to 2021 has been a very challenging year working within the restrictions imposed due to Covid 19. This has prevented most social events we would normally have organised. It has also restricted the amount of work that could be done by volunteer groups on the Talley Land area. In July the local LAND project appointed two part time employees to push the project forward; a Project Co-ordinator and an Engagement Officer.

Talley Land Area Progress

The lower meadow has been fenced to allow grazing. Volunteer groups have been out twice a month since COVID restrictions were lifted, clearing paths, planting trees and repairing benches.

The focus has been specifically on developing the community orchard area, which now has healthy fruit trees growing. There are plans to plant more this autumn. There are also plans to get a disabled slope access, a seating bench which will accommodate wheel-chairs and a raised sensory border.

Wider Local LAND Project Progress

The co-ordinator has visited many local land owners and discussed the ways in which the project could help fund diversity projects. Last winter (under covid restrictions) 500 metres of new hedge was planted and a new pond created. Many more new hedges, renovated hedges and ponds are planned for this winter.

Community Engagement

Volunteer numbers engaged with regular maintenance work on the Talley Land area has been increasing - over 300 volunteer hours have been clocked up.

An evening to put the ideas for an eco-hub development was held in St Michaels church and attended by approximately 20 people.

There has been a successful willow weaving trug making course.

More courses are planned for the near future: willow weaving, orchard pruning and coppicing. Covid restrictions have prevented social events.

At the end of this challenging year I wish to thank all those who have been involved and supported the work of the TCAA this year, especially the 2020-21 Trustees.

Election of Trustees

The Treasurer noted that Trustees were also Directors of a company limited by a £1 guarantee. All current present trustees confirmed that they were happy to remain as such (Alan Payne had emailed his agreement separately to the Secretary prior to the meeting). Other attendees did not take up the offer to join (the Treasurer stressing that anyone could be a Trustee).

Trustees therefore were confirmed as follows:

• Alan Bellamy

• Angie Hastilow

• David Ince

• David John

• Matthew John

• Catherine Nakielny

• Alan Payne

• Ian Tame

• Linda Tame

Talley Community Amenity Association

Correspondence & Registered Office: Ty Ann Arthur, Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7AX Telephone: [phone] ~ Email: [e-mail]

Companies House Number: 4489079 ~ Registered Charity Number: 1097539 ~ VAT Number: 334 4578 90

Election of Committee Members/Officers

The incumbents for the three Officer positions were confirmed as continuing in their posts:

• Chairperson – Linda Tame – proposed by David Ince and seconded by Ian Tame.

• Treasurer – Angie Hastilow – proposed by David John and seconded by Matthew John.

• Secretary – David Ince – proposed by Angie Hastilow and seconded by Matthew John

Talley Community Amenity Association

Correspondence & Registered Office: Ty Ann Arthur, Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7AX Telephone: [phone] ~ Email: [e-mail] Companies House Number: 4489079 ~ Registered Charity Number: 1097539 ~ VAT Number: 334 4578 90

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I’m sorry, I didn’t realise I would have to have an Examiners or Auditor’s report this year. I have asked am accountant to do one for us and will send it through as soon as I can.

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Angie Hastilow Treasurer

Talley Community Amenity Association

Correspondence & Registered Office: Ty Ann Arthur, Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7AX

Telephone: [phone] ~ Email: [e-mail] Companies House Number: 4489079 ~ Registered Charity Number: 1097539 ~ VAT Number: 334 4578 90