TRIMDON GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Registered Chartty iNo. 01157343 Annual Report 2023 Trimdon Grange Community Centre Salters Lane. Trimdon Grange. Co Durham, TS29 6PB www.trimdon ran ecommuni centre.or find us on facebook Trimdon Grange Community-centre
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Trimdon Grange Cornmunity Centre is over 100 years old. The Community Centre is unique in Trimdon Grange, being the only community building where people can meet, relax and have fun. Although the building is owned by Durham County Council a Management Committee (formed in 1960) of local people oversee the day to day running of the Centre and keep the wheels in motion. In rent years, the Management Committee have worked together to keep the building alive, of which work included,. 1998-1999 new windows and doors. central heating, new flooring and lighting, fully decorated inside and out. car park reSUrfad as well as a community garden in 2000. We are DDA compliant with ladies and gents toilets and kitchen to provide for the disabled, the ramp in the car park and automatic door to the main entrance. We also have CCTV. security lighting and a new roof in December 2008 which we hope to install Solar panels very soon. We have also had our wooden floor restored back to its former glory, definitely worth a visit. We have 2 computers. plus laptops and ipads wtth broadband and wireless intemet access to the community ntre which have been recently upgraded. We also have a room displaying the Miners Banner for Trimdon Grange great piece of history. We are working closely with members of the commLrnity to bring back to Trimdon photographs of the history of the pit-village and to display them in our centre. We worked with the community and held consultations, gained funding and installed the Play Area and Multi User Games Area. we are very proud of achieving this by working together with the community, Groundworks and Community Spaces and our local Councillors. 'A FRIENDL Y PLACE TO BEI" AIMS/OBJECTIVES To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Trimdon Grange and the surrounding neighbourhoods. To bring communities together 'young and old, by providing a meeting place, a warm comfortable environment to socialise. To provide easy aCsS to training on the doorstep, to enable individuals to broaden their skills and knowledge without having to travel. A celebration place for Annual Events, parties, functions and business seminars etc. To develop the youth club and activities for the young generations as we believe the young people in our Community are worth it and should be able to have the opportunity to voice their opinions. iv)
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson Mr Paul Stephens VI Chairperson Mr David Smith Secretary Mrs Susan Carrington Treasurer Mrs Pamela Kay Duddin Executive Members Mrs Joanne Maddison Mrs Fran Elliott Friends of TGCC Annette Luke Anne Dent Lynsey Pike Darryl Ramage Geraldine Wilson Caretaker Mrs Trudy Stephens Representatives of Trimdon Grange Community Centre Management Committee Durham County Council Durham Rural Community Council Area Action Partnerships Trimdon Parish Council Cllr Lucy Hovvels Cllr Varty Cllr Miller Sure Startlone Point ntreS
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES MONDAY 12 noon Pie & peas 7-9pm Mens social club Plus daily freshly baked scones & coffee from 10.30-1 pm TUESDAY 9.30-10.30 Chair based Yoga 5.00-6.30 Table tennis for all ages 7.00-9.00 Clairvoyant meetings last Tuesday of month WED. 11.00-12.00 Dance with Maxine ladies only £5 5.00-6.45 Youth Club - 50p 7.00-8.30 Youth Club - £1 7-12yrs 12+ THURS. 6.30_7.30pm Sunflower Yoga & meditation FRIDAY 10.00-1.00 social club 10.00 Friendly walking group SATURDAY SUNDAY www.trimdon ran ecommuni centre.or .uk for updatesll www.trimdongrangecommunitycentre.ory.uk
2023 HIGHLIGHTS KINGS CORONATION In May 2023 we came together as a community and celebrated the Kings Coronation with a partyll Great fun as always and our fantastic volunteers and user rou s joinin in ARMED FORCES DAY In June 2019, we held our very 1st Amed ForceslFamily Fun day which was a fantastic sUcSSI1 We linked in with other community centres and all our user groups, old fashioned afternoon tea and memorabilia on display inside the centre, we invited the uniformed SeNiS and veterans from the area who came back on the day, some had not been in Trimdon for 30 years and was such a lovely day, due to covid 2020 was Canlled but each year we get bigger and better than ever with the local mining display, the army soup kitchens attending, various unifomied seDiices, making full use of our small village and area it was a huge success once again. Sadly Trimdon Grange Infants School was earmarked for closure and we managed to save the beautiful window previously on show at the school, designed by children of Trimdon Grange and showing our heritage in an amazin wa This is now pride of lace in the centre.
Friday morning walking group A group of volunteers started a walking group in our lovely little area and its gone from a few to at least 15-20 each week. walking from the next villages to meet up, take it at their own pa and then returning back to the community centre for freshly baked scones and a coffee or relaxing in the beautiful garden i on a sunny day. Occasionally they take a trip out further a field. Thanks to one of our new volunteers for taking the lead on this fantastic new group.
Friday morning social group Every Friday morning we meet and provide a free 2 hour craft session, started in 2017 by linking in with Trimdon Village Hall, mirroring the event they have on a Thursday, we encourage the older generation to be more interactive and socialise in their community. We provided a 2 course hot lunch from another local community centre meals on wheels delivery service, this session has gone from strength to strength with at least 15 regular attendees each week. We have trips out to Beamish, Thirsk, our oldest lady is 85 years young and thoroughly enjoys her weekly visit to our ntre along with the mix of men and ladies we have attending. This session is ran by 2 of our volunteers very sucSsfUllY and continues to grow and is open to all members of the public of all ages. .1
JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB Mondays 5-7pm Over the last 13 years, we have been able to do a wide range of activities which have included trips out, pizza nights, theme nights- Halloween,. bonfire,. disco etc and a Christmas paty and pan cake hue. Due to covid we have been unable to continue and recruit good quality youth workers which we are continuously trying to overcome by working with other agencies. We combat this now by doing family trips in the school holidays thanks to funding from DCC fun & food and the volunteers. We continue to look for qualified youth workers to bring back our youth club to the ntre and the children.
Family fun We have reinvented ourselves due to struggling to obtain youth workers and now offer family fun in the holidays for all to enjoy. Thanks to funding from DCC and various other partnerships we can do this at very low cost and often free. We plan a busy schedule for families to join in with each week and have a free meal each time. Check out all our photos on social media albums. An Evening of Clairvoyance Thanks to one of our residents of Trimdon Grange, Mr mauri Crake, we have been hosting a monthly Evening of Clairvoyance on the 2nd Tuesday, organising a different set of mediums to come along and give readings, they also offer private readings should anyone wish to do so. We also provide a raffle and refreshments and the attendan and feedback has been excellent. Unfortunately Mr Crake passed away in November 2012, however we link with other spiritual churches to continue this in his memory on a monthly basis and this has now extended to Trimdon Village Hall mid month by working in partnership.
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Lets Dance wlth Maxine Every Wednesday morning we have a brand new class for ladies only, dan with Maxine. this class has now 20 plus members every week who enjoy a bit of rock n roll and keeping frt at the same time. They usually always stay for refreshment and socialising afterwards. 7n We have been successful in obtaining an alcohol licence which continues to attract bookings for parties, social events and bringing in much needed revenue and new footfall. Our beautiful marquee and new chairs funded by CDCF all enhan the building and make a lovely venue for the community to use either socially or for training facilities
Muddy run Twice a year we are host to a popular muddy run organisation who use our centre as a base f or a f un run in the area, mapped out by volunteers along Wlth their leader. This event is hugely popular and runners must book in advance. Colder months we of f er pie and peas when the runners return back to the centre L4 1 Sunflower Yoga A local newly qualified instructor contacted us to run sessions from our centre twice a week. Tuesday moming chair based and Thursday evening for all. Due to Covid restrictions in 2020 classed were offered online, this has now returned to the centre twice a week and continues to be popular.
THE FUTURE In 2024 our aim is to go from strength to strength by providing'.- provide more ServIS for all ages, by networking with various agencies to be sustainable to enable us to continue to employ a Centre Manager along with the volunteers and Management Committee who is based in the centre each day Recruit and train more volunteers for adhoc or regular activities put Trimdon Grange Community Centre on the map" via - website, newsletter, media, links with local groups etc.. hold more community events and larger events outdoors To communicate effectively by conducting surveys and interviews with the residents of Trimdon Grange face to face. To establish the best way to promote and provide the support and activities needed most by the whole community to lead the way in environmentally friendly projects To ensure that our community centre survives the government cuts, and remains a hive of activity follow us on facebook trimdon grange community-centre THANKYOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. various Trusts Sedgefield Borough Counciirrrimdon Parish Durham County Council LivinlAAPICDCF Groundworks & Community Spaces Local People and Volunteers Caretaker Local Schools Voluntary Sector
Trlmdon Granp Communlty Assodatlon. 2023 Introduc In examination of the accounts fc* the Triffldc Community Assooation was carried out for the period 1$1 January 2023 to Dernber 2023. 1.2. The contents of this report have been di$&sed and &Jreed wth the Treasurer and any recommendations are induded in Ihe reporL Scope of the Revlew The examination lesled and evaluated Ihe effio.enq and effe(liveness of the income and expenditure records_ The areas offinarnial and administr81ive adimty examined indu¢Jed" Income and expenditure cash trM)ok bank slalements. receiptslinvoices. Flndlngs The Treasurer records all inc4ne and expenditure in a Cash book These are broken down into Categories. and totals shown lThiever, no re(tJnriliation is rried oul lo the bank statement. l attempted to reconcile the amounls to the bank slalanent but could not idenlfy all the rec(xds_ I had a rneeling with the Treasurer. and it was agreed lo carry out my own analysis of the records lo ojmplete a siatemenl of accounts and bank recxfynciliab.on for the current account. Using my spreadsheet records a statement of accounts aryl fund reconaliation was produced detailing all the receipts and payments for the pertod. This gave a fund reLx)rd of £76.038.48 which recorriled lo Ihe ojrrenl aceounl as al 3151 December 2023. The Community Centre also holds a deposit account whith is used lo obtain bank interest and during the year a transfer of £30,000 was made from the fAJrrenl acrA)unt lo it. ConcluslonslRecommendatlons There is no ewdence that the recorijs are recon(iled to the bank statements, this would make SU that all records are properfy reo)rded in the cash bwk. I would recommend the f(xmal I have useo. Gordon Fletcher. (C.M.I.IA.) Fund Auditor, Dated: November 2024.
Trimdon Grange Community Association-current Account 1st January 2023 to 31st December2023 1 Income FundingiGrants Activities Bar 19,559.78 8.937.93 4.808.49 8.133.69 902.78 5.306.23 56.00 5,000.00 200.00 Kitchen Fundraising Room hire Youlh club Youth Worker DCC Wages Easter Donation Raffles Christmas 5,928.00 211.00 642.50 726.00 783.00 576.15 152.00 1 61,923.55 Utilities refund Miscellaneous Total Income Expenditure Utilities Bar Wages TripslActivities Equipment DCC 5646.71 2357.141 5788.56 16799.17:, 2046.44 Stationery Design Christmas Auction 1069.131 1202.8 1017.41, Maintainance CCTV Licence Cleaning Miscltaneous 1234.04 376.571 Total Expendilure 45844.93
RECONCILIATION Opening Balance as at IstJanuary2023 Add income (Juringthe year Less expenditure during the year TTansferto deposit account Unexplained adjustment Closingfund Balance 89.958.91 1 61,923.551 30.000.00 0.95 | 76,038.48 Bank balance as at 31st December2023 Less Uncleared cheques 77,963.10 166.96 , 886.50 ,' 240.00 | 500.16 131.00 1 Reconclled 76,038.48
Trlmdon Granp Communlty Assodatlon. 2023 Introduc In examination of the accounts fc* the Triffldc Community Assooation was carried out for the period 1$1 January 2023 to Dernber 2023. 1.2. The contents of this report have been di$&sed and &Jreed wth the Treasurer and any recommendations are induded in Ihe reporL Scope of the Revlew The examination lesled and evaluated Ihe effio.enq and effe(liveness of the income and expenditure records_ The areas offinarnial and administr81ive adimty examined indu¢Jed" Income and expenditure cash trM)ok bank slalements. receiptslinvoices. Flndlngs The Treasurer records all inc4ne and expenditure in a Cash book These are broken down into Categories. and totals shown lThiever, no re(tJnriliation is rried oul lo the bank statement. l attempted to reconcile the amounls to the bank slalanent but could not idenlfy all the rec(xds_ I had a rneeling with the Treasurer. and it was agreed lo carry out my own analysis of the records lo ojmplete a siatemenl of accounts and bank recxfynciliab.on for the current account. Using my spreadsheet records a statement of accounts aryl fund reconaliation was produced detailing all the receipts and payments for the pertod. This gave a fund reLx)rd of £76.038.48 which recorriled lo Ihe ojrrenl aceounl as al 3151 December 2023. The Community Centre also holds a deposit account whith is used lo obtain bank interest and during the year a transfer of £30,000 was made from the fAJrrenl acrA)unt lo it. ConcluslonslRecommendatlons There is no ewdence that the recorijs are recon(iled to the bank statements, this would make SU that all records are properfy reo)rded in the cash bwk. I would recommend the f(xmal I have useo. Gordon Fletcher. (C.M.I.IA.) Fund Auditor, Dated: November 2024.
Trimdon Grange Community Association-current Account 1st January 2023 to 31st December2023 1 Income FundingiGrants Activities Bar 19,559.78 8.937.93 4.808.49 8.133.69 902.78 5.306.23 56.00 5,000.00 200.00 Kitchen Fundraising Room hire Youlh club Youth Worker DCC Wages Easter Donation Raffles Christmas 5,928.00 211.00 642.50 726.00 783.00 576.15 152.00 1 61,923.55 Utilities refund Miscellaneous Total Income Expenditure Utilities Bar Wages TripslActivities Equipment DCC 5646.71 2357.141 5788.56 16799.17:, 2046.44 Stationery Design Christmas Auction 1069.131 1202.8 1017.41, Maintainance CCTV Licence Cleaning Miscltaneous 1234.04 376.571 Total Expendilure 45844.93
RECONCILIATION Opening Balance as at IstJanuary2023 Add income (Juringthe year Less expenditure during the year TTansferto deposit account Unexplained adjustment Closingfund Balance 89.958.91 1 61,923.551 30.000.00 0.95 | 76,038.48 Bank balance as at 31st December2023 Less Uncleared cheques 77,963.10 166.96 , 886.50 ,' 240.00 | 500.16 131.00 1 Reconclled 76,038.48