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Chair: Louise Murray Deputy Chair: Lesa Blenkinsop Treasurer: Sheila Wilson Chair Telephone Number: 07971 964558 Registered Charity number 1157023
Annual Report
The Management Committee continue to meet on a regular basis to ensure the safe and successful running of the Centre.
It is fantastic to have the support of those who attend and volunteer. As always, the Committee would like to appeal to more people in the local area and host a wider range of activities and events. We continue to promote existing activities and seek new ideas from members, through Facebook and in the Parish Council Newsletter. Again, it will be no surprise to mention that we are always seeking support from new volunteers and new Management Committee members. If you are interested please speak to any of the current Committee members or email louisemurray@virgin.net.
In 2023 we worked hard to maintain and improve the building and hosted a variety of events. The Centre finances remain in a healthy position although we did see income fall below expenditure for the first time in a number of years.
Our regular coffee mornings have gone from strength to strength and generate a steady stream of donations, largely as a result of the hard work of Lesa and Leanne. Thank you to the volunteers who make it happen, everyone who regularly donates raffle prizes and all those who pop in for a cuppa and chat.
We’ve used these events to raise funds and as an opportunity for residents to showcase their arts & crafts:
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Car wash fundraiser
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Armed Forces Day
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Crafts & Coffee
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Family fun a craft mornings
We also hosted some great events:
In July our Red, White & Blue summer event, was a brilliant success. Attendance was great and the entertainment was popular. Special thanks to Magic Mick who did a brilliant job entertaining the children and Rebecca who braved the windy conditions to entertain the grown ups.
In August our friends from Trail Outlaws returned for the Hawthorn Trail Run
In October we hosted a fun Horse Racing night that raised funds for the Centre.
In December we hosted a theatre show from the Bad Apple Theatre Company. It was so good we’ve asked them back in May to share their new show.
Our regular activities include art & craft classes, our art group, garden project, yoga, community library and table tennis.
The following maintenance projects were completed in the year:
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Complete redecoration of the Centre
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New blinds throughout
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Seeking solutions for the damp which returns each winter
Finances remain healthy, however we must be mindful that expenditure exceeded income by £2,315 in 2023. This was mostly a result of spending Covid-19 restart grants received in 2022 to encourage people back into the Centre. The Committee will continue to monitor this in 2024 to ensure that our finances remain healthy to protect the future of the Centre.
On behalf of the Management Committee I would like to thank Hawthorn Parish Council for their ongoing support.
In conclusion, the Centre has had a successful year as a result of the commitment and work of our Management Committee and volunteers.
As always, a bigger group of volunteers would allow for a wider range of activities. Our building continues to require maintenance and repairs which make it essential to maintain a healthy financial position to ensure we can maintain and improve what is a very old (but loved) community building.
HAwfHORN COMMUNITY CENTRE INCOME & EXPENDITURE DEfAILS 2023 Income Table Ter$ 598.1 78. 13920 Trall Aun 1048.(KI 1271.77 279.(Ki 82224 '. MS & I Intrnt 49.16 TV 159. Total InG¢m¢ 2023: 128e3.14 121163.14 I (N8 &12022 Bfftj Mo 3WMO.81 SIGNETr. Lb frlpRIL aoa SIGNETr. ECLJ DATE LF fipoiL aoawo .
BALANCE SHE FtNANCIAL REfuRN 2(123 LLOYDS BANK CUIUIENt ACCOUNT . 34093160 RECONCILIATION including NS&I ACCOUN[ l.loyd$ t14nk Sw¢m¢ni l)aled .11 o tkcember 2023 32.607.67 158lawJee 32607.67 @ 31112tt2 34972.09 I1}e Jan - Ikc 202.3 {irt N1 Intertst of £49.16). 10347.811 45119.97 Exprnditurc Jao. tkc 2023 12663.14 111 In¢ l F.%p 32656.&1 (a) Llvyd¥ Bk & NS&I 3111 ll3 N. S. Inv¢stuKut Acwuul 6402.94 Lloyds Current Acrjjunt 3260727 Tot1 -IWIO.21 RCW Treasurer /February 2024