WEST DOWN COMMUNITY PARK {West Down Village Green Field Association) (Charity Commission number 1153245) www.westdown.or . IZ, th ANNUAL GENENERAL MEETING 7.15 26 March 2025 West Down Parish Hall Chairman's Re ort 2024-2025 The West Down Community Park is in Trust for the residents West Down and managed by Volunteer Trustees who act as the ManaEpment Committee, a totally independent organisation, ie no connection to Parish Council, meeting regularly to discuss and make decisions about the day to day and long-term actions needed to ensure that this facility remains fit for purpose, also raising the essential funds for its continued operation on behalf of the residents of West Down. This Committee team has done a fantastic job over the many years and continue to be entkiusiastic ensuring that the West Down Community Park remains available in perpetuity for its residents. The Community Park is regi:-tered with our Charity Commission number being 1153245, our Constitutiori is as recommended by Charity Commission, and all of our annual reports continue to be kept up to date. The Community Park is protected against its disposal and development by a (Deed Of Dedication) at Fields in Trust(FIT) in perpetuity. The Community Park is currently insured for third party liability by Allied Westminster. We have in place a health & safety policy, a Risk Assessment along with a Equal opoortunities policy. There are substantial ever increasing financial costs iii providing this facility for the parishioners of West Down, funds which have to be provided each year - costs such as Park maintenance and insurance- also of course, the cost of any projects undertaken, including play area along with maintenance and ongoing safety inspections.
Once again a big 'thank you, to all of our Volunteer Trustee's for the time and enthusiasm that they give to ensure the continued success of this amazing community asset. Huge thanks to the Park maintenaiice volunteer team for keeping the Park in such a great condition. Also a huge thank also to the West Down Parish Council for their continued financial support which contributes towards the continued operation of this facility for the wellbeing of West Down Residents. It has now been over Thirteen Years since the Trustee's and volunteers started to transform a rough agricultural field into the Park finish that we have today. The West Down Community Park Trustees whilst providing this open space for its residents have:_ Developed borders and other areas of wild natural growth to encourage insects and small mammals. Developed and equipped picnic areas within the Park. Created allotments for those Green fingered enthusiast. Not forgetting the Children's Play area that we provided and installed. More recently, planting the fruit orchard, Tree Glade and Boules court. Over and above all this, from day one we have successfully fund raised carrying out Annual Village Fayre's, Christmas Raffles, Band/Concert Nights at Parish Hall and even Fashion Evenings all raising many thousands of pounds allowing us to provide the facilities described above along with all our original Grass utting and maintenance equipment. With the support and funding from Fullabrook CIC and National Lottery in particular we have been able to fund the purchase of materials to bring a water supply into the Park, the purchase of new Grass Cutting Equipment, new Picnic Benches, MarqueEis, Event tables and seating. This year has also seen the c'derhead power cables buried and a new power supply to our grass cut.ing machinery workshop and power when running event's. We are informed by Esiate Agents marketing property in West Down that having the Community Park adds value to each property. John Stainer Chair.
(WDVGFA) _ WEST DOWN COMMUNITY PARK Annual Financial statement to 4 March 2025 Opening balance: 1 March 2024 £10898.71 Income Allotment rents Fundraising Grant Cash 550 752.66 1150 50 enditure Fuel - Diesel, oil, petrol. E.ON standing charges. Maintenance New Equipment Insuran Admin Events Sundries 184.86 190.51 1060.10 225.40 977.30" 190 172.50 387.60 TOTAL INCOME 2502.66 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3388.27 CLOSING BALANCE: 4 March 2025 £10013.10 NOTES Insuran 'Tractor £313.12, Park incl. play equipment £664.18 Chris Batstone 0410312025