Annual General Meeting for year ending 31[st] March 2024
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Members of the Board
Minutes of AGM held 18[th] April 2024
Members of the Board
Registered charity name
Talking SENse!
Charity number
Registered address
1151366 75 Westbrook Avenue Aldridge Walsall WS9 0BZ
Trustees
Mrs Sylvia Stanway (Chair) Mr Elliot Garbett (Secretary) Sarah Stanway (Treasurer) Mrs Jane Moore Mrs Mary Adamson Mrs Jo Yarnall Mr Ken Upton
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Annual General Meeting
Minutes of the eight Annual General Meeting of 18[th] April 2024
Contact: Elliot Garbett, Secretary to the Committee 07928 306735 elliotgarbett@outlook.com
| Present: | Sylvia Stanway, Chair | Ken Upton |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Yarnall | Rachel Swingler | |
| Apologies: | Sarah Evans, Treasurer | Mary Adamson |
| Elliot Garbett, Secretary | Jane Moore |
Item 1: Chair’s Opening Remarks:
- 1.1 Sylvia opened the meeting at 7.40pm by welcoming those present and declaring the meeting as quorate.
Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM and Matters Arising:
- 2.1 The minutes of the AGM held 20[th] June 2023 were read and approved as being accurate. There were no matters arising.
Proposed: Jo Yarnall Seconded: Ken Upton
Item 3: Reports and Accounts:
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3.1 Sylvia’s report was circulated ahead of the meeting. There were no matters arising.
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3.2 Treasurer’s report was circulated ahead of the meeting. For reasons relating to illness, Deborah prepared the treasurer’s report on Sarah’s behalf. While there were no matters arising from the treasurer’s report, it was agreed to accept it and invite Sarah and Deborah to a future meeting to answer any questions the trustees may have.
Proposed: Jo Yarnall Seconded: Sylvia Stanway
- 3.3 The tribunal activity report was circulated ahead of the meeting. There were no matters arising, but the report did generate some healthy conversation about the
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impact LA decisions have on family’s and the difference the charity is making to those families.
Item 4: Appointment of Charity Trustees:
- 4.1 The following trustees were elected/re-elected as Officers of the Board, having stood down, been nominated, seconded, and agreed by majority vote:
| Trustee | Position | Nominated | Seconded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Stanway | Chair | Jo Yarnall | Ken Upton |
| Elliot Garbett | Secretary | Ken Upton | Jo Yarnall |
| Sarah Stanway | Treasurer | Sylvia Stanway | Jo Yarnall |
- 4.2 The following trustees were elected/re-elected as trustees, having stood down, been nominated, seconded, and agreed by majority vote:
| Trustee | Nominated | Seconded |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Upton | Sylvia Stanway | Jo Yarnall |
| Jo Yarnall | Sylvia Stanway | Jo Yarnall |
| Jane Moore | Ken Upton | Sylvia Stanway |
| Mary Adamson | Ken Upton | Sylvia Stanway |
Item 5: Any Other Business/Matters Raised During the Meeting
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5.1 Tom Archer, member of Aldridge Running Club and a parent of child with SEND, is doing a fundraising activity for Talking SENse! in September. Ken and Jo will liaise with Tom and update the trustees accordingly.
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5.2 Sylvia thanked Ken and Rachel for their outstanding hard work and commitment to Talking SENse! and to the many families the charity supports. Sylvia also thanked the trustees for their commitment and support to Talking SENse!
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5.3 There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.09pm.
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