## 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
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**Restricted Funds**
Grant for rug
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Holding Fund Youth Group
Holding Fund Playgroup
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£11,434.22
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£843.83
£37,902.18
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