Winlaton Mill Village Hall Community Association
Trustees Report 2024
Trustees
Michael Rewcastle
Judith Knight (Treasurer)
Dawn Bradley (Secretary)
Heather Mews
Ian Guerin
Sue Moore
Valerie Gray
How the charity is constituted - CIO
Trustee selection methods - Nomination/appointment by management committee
The charity is managed by a committee of 8 members, 7 of which are charity trustees.
We hold monthly committee meetings which are minuted. Included on the agenda are items relating to the Village Hall itself and its ongoing maintenance, improvements for the local community; events and fund raising initiatives; and progress with any funding bids where applicable. One of our three local councillors usually attends the committee meeting to offer suggestions and guidance.
Objectives
The objectives of the charity are to maintain the Village Hall to enable us to provide facilities and
provide activities in educational, social and cultural fields.
Summary of the main activities
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit and consider this aspect when planning events and activities.
We seek to understand the needs of our local residents and make provision for all, without discrimination, to be able to access the facilities and activities on offer.
We aim to offer a range of activities and events that will draw people into the Village Hall, creating a community spirit and providing a focal point within the village where everyone is welcome.
Regular activities include:
Yoga / chair yoga
Karate
Bootcamp
Monday Club (regular speakers)
Mill Motivators (health & wellbeing)
Play group (under 5’s)
Singing Group
Folk Club
Book Club
Photography Club
Weekly Coffee morning.
Community groups who use the Hall pay small subscriptions to keep them affordable and accessible to all.
We encourage the use of the Hall for charity and fundraising events.
The hall is hired regularly for birthday parties, funerals etc.
Main achievement
Highlight was £1347 raised for other charities, including,
Greggs vouchers for the homeless
Blyth Wildlife Fund
MacMillan
Feeding Families
MND.
WINLATON MILL VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1156135 BALANCE SHEET AT 31st DECEMBER 2024
| Capital Account Add Surplus Restricted Funds Grant for rug Building Reserve Holding Fund Youth Group Holding Fund Playgroup 100 Club £11,434.22 Independent Examiner ___ Chairperson ___ Secretary ___ Treasurer ___ |
£19,308.49 £4,363.01 £23,671.50 £298.00 £36,000.00 £760.35 £843.83 £37,902.18 ______ ______ ______ ______ |
£23,671.50 £37,902.18 £61,573.68 |
|---|---|---|
Current Account £10,259.43 14 Day Account £51,314.25
£61,573.68