Friends of Wombwell Cemetery | C.I.O, Charity Number 1156569 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022 Trustees’ Annual Report
At the start of this period we were still in lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Two weeks in, we finally saw the restrictions lifted. Although the lockdown period was a very difficult time, getting back to normal would also be challenging. Volunteers began with a thorough tidy up, working in groups which was allowed again, and getting more done as a result of teamwork rather than working individually. We remained cautious with volunteering at first to keep protecting our members, but we did begin to receive small donations for second-hand books as the first steps to building our fundraising pot up during our closure.
In June, we invited visitors from another cemetery in the area. They were also wanting to renovate a chapel as we have, so they came to talk to us to see what we had achieved in our chapel which is now known as the Community Hub.
In July, the group agreed to purchase two pieces of marble for plaques in the Peace Garden as space was running low.
In September for two days was the Heritage Open Day weekend. A steady flow of visitors attended. Limited people were allowed inside but luckily it was warm and sunny, which allowed us to serve refreshments outside.
A talk was given in October to a local group explaining all of the things the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have achieved over the years, including the history of the cemetery, our weekly activities, and the group’s plans for the future.
Shortly after, in November, the Remembrance period came around, so we held our Remembrance Service as usual with a local school and members of the public in attendance.
Unfortunately, in December, our Carols in the Community Hub event was cancelled due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus flare up that had occurred. It was decided to be cautious and to keep everyone safe by cancelling the event this time. We did still sell our Christmas wreaths however, which helped greatly with fundraising and raised £325.
To conclude events for this report, in March, fourteen people from various community groups attended a level 2 ‘Food Safety in Catering’ course which was held in the Community Hub. This was funded by the Wombwell Ward Alliance. Two members from the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery attended and completed the course.
During the whole period covered by this report, the Friends continued to pursue their main aim, which is to “create and maintain a cleaner, greener, safer cemetery for those having lawful business there.”
Friends of Wombwell Cemetery
Statement of Accounts from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022
| HSBC Account | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of 1st April 2021 | £210.70 |
| Bank Charges | £20.00 |
| Balance as of 31st March 2022 | £190.70 |
| HSBC Account 2 | |
| Balance as of 1st April 2021 | £7.93 |
| Balance as of 31st March 2022 | £7.93 |
| Barnsley Building Society | |
| Balance as of 1st April 2021 | £4,900 |
| Balance as of 31st March 2022 | £4,900 |
| Virgin Money (formerly Yorkshire Bank) | |
| Balance as of 1st April 2021 | £7,981.17 |
| Balance as of 31st March 2022 | £19,775.69 |
| Cash | |
| Cash held as of 1st April 2021 | £170.10 |
| Cash held as of 31st March 2022 | £102.52 |
| Fundraising and Donations | |
| Grants | |
| From BMBC | £12,098 |
| Fundraising | £957.15 |
| Donations | £127.12 |
| Total | £13,182.27 |
| Expenditure | |
| Zurich Insurance | £257 |
| Scottish Water | £113.27 |
| National Association of Cemetery Friends | £20 |
| BMBC Business Rates | £532.48 |
| Total Expenditure | £922.75 |
Total Funds Available as of 31st March 2021
| HSBC | £198.63 |
|---|---|
| Barnsley Building Society | £4,900 |
| Virgin Money (formerly Yorkshire Bank) | £19,775.69 |
| Cash | £102.52 |
| Total | £24,976.84 |