Friends of Wombwell Cemetery | C.I.O Charity no 1156569 1[st] April 2022 – 31[st] March 2023 Trustees Annual Report
We began this period with our Annual General Meeting, which was held on Saturday 23[rd] April. It was agreed that all officer positions would remain the same with just one addition of a trustee. This month, we also had a visit from the Girl Guides, who took part in the tree trail who used our leaflet to work from.
In May, a representative from I.A.P.T (Improving Access to Psychological Therapy) visited and gave a very informative talk. We were also approached by another charity if we would support them by allowing them to hold regular coffee mornings. A presentation of Food Hygiene Certificates also took place.
June was Mental Awareness Week, in which local school attended the cemetery attaching cards with comforting phrases in and around the grounds. They took part in the tree trail. Next, our members welcomed Tankersley Church Mothers’ Union, and a talk was given to explain all od the things the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have achieved over the years, including the history of the cemetery, our weekly activities and the groups plans for the future.
To try and tackle the ongoing and increasing problem of dog fouling, it was decided to place an order for three poo bag dispensers which we did in July.
September was a very busy month as the Friends held their first craft fair, supporting local crafters. As this was a very well attended and very enjoyable event, the group have decided to hold more in the future. The weekend after was the Heritage Open Day weekend, taking place on Friday and Saturday from 10am until 4pm. The exhibition was very informative with information boards and displays. Again, this weekend was very well attended.
In November, a first aid course took place, arranged by the South Area Team and funded by Wombwell Ward Alliance. Shortly after, we held our Remembrance Service as usual with a local school and members of the public in attendance. Repairs were also taken out on the Community Hub roof in November.
In December, after a two year break due to the coronavirus, our Carols in the Community Hub event resumed and was enjoyed and attended by many as this had been greatly missed by the community.
In the new year, as the Hub is a little quieter, it was closed for three weeks for decorating and a deep clean.
To conclude the report, in February, one of the two baby memorials situated in the cemetery had new Indian Stone paving laid in preparation for a new stone later in the year.
We are also appreciative of a retired gentleman who attends the cemetery on a weekly basis to clean the steel benches. Wombwell Ward Alliance meetings also now take place in the Hub on a regular basis.
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
Annual Accounts from 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023
| HSBC Account | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of 1stApril 2022 | £190.70 |
| Bank Charges | £5.00 |
| Balance as of 31stMarch 2023* | £0.00 |
| HSBC Account no 22100290 (1stApril 2022) | £7.93 |
| HSBC Account no 22100290 (31stMarch 2023) | £0.00 |
| *Account closed and monies of £193.63 transferred to Virgin Money on 4thMay 2022. | |
| HSBC Balance as of 31stMarch 2023 | £0.00 |
| Barnsley Building Society | |
| Balance as of 1stApril 2022 | £4,900 |
| Balance as of 31stMarch 2023 | £4,900 |
| Virgin Money (Yorkshire Bank) | |
| Balance as of 1stApril 2022 | £19,775.69 |
| Balance as of 31stMarch 2022 | £13,666.44 |
| Cash | |
| Cash held as of 1stApril 2022 | £102.52 |
| Cash held as of 31stMarch 2023 | £0.00 |
| Fundraising and Donations | |
| From BMBC (Hub rental) | £50.00 |
| Donations | |
| From Dart’s Club | £600.00 |
| Various | £30.00 |
| Fundraising | £497.80 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | £1,177,80 |
| Monies transferred from HSBC | £193.63 |
| Expenditure | |
| Buildings & Maintenance | |
| Wybone | £719.89 |
| M Wilson (Baby Memorial) | £3,600.00 |
| C Sampson (Roof Repairs) | £752.00 |
| Painting and Decorating | £2,000.00 |
| Bills | |
| Zurich Insurance | £259.99 |
| Water Rates | £128.80 |
| National Federation of Cemetery Friends Membership | £20.00 |
| Total Expenditure | £7,480.68 |
Total Funds Available as of 31[st] March 2023
| Barnsley Building Society | £4,900 |
|---|---|
| Virgin Money | £13,666.44 |
| Cash | £0.00 |
| Total | £18,566.44 |