Minutes of the AGM, Brighton Tram 53, 17[th] July 2022.
1/ Chairman’s opening remarks;
Apologies from Ralph Taylor, P. Williamson, Ray Hamblin, Dave Taylor, Terry Russell, John Bishop, Rick Axby.
Attendees; Guy Hall, Phil Hamerton, Les Glaskin, Blay Whitby, George Mower, Steve Winnard, Roger Sharman, Malcolm Chambers.
2/ The minutes of previous meeting were read, all agreed. It was mentioned that the on-site shed is now secure, new locks fitted, and other security measures now in place.
3/Chairman’s report; Guy read from his report, work on the tram is going along superbly, the usual “chestnut” mentioned...not enough members coming forward to assist with manning the stall at shows; these shows are vital with funding 53’s continued progress, so please, more members helping out with shows? Publicity was discussed, with exploration of new and different ways of getting 53 out to the people, and hopefully bringing more new members to our society. Approved, Roger Sharman.
4/Financial report; As read from Patrick Clinton. We currently have enough in the fund to complete the body and fittings on 53; Again, we discussed future fairs and displays. Gift aid will hopefully be forthcoming later this year. Guy spoke of future expenses on some items, resistor boxes being one of the most expensive; the
compressor will also be an expense later on The brake valves will soon be supplied hopefully, we are awaiting a response on those.
5/ Secretaries report; I had nothing to report due to the fact that I had been incapacitated of late. On that note Gentlemen, I have to
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report that following a hospital visit yesterday, 19[th] July, I was given a diagnosis I did not wish to get. Future treatments, scans etc: so please excuse any absences in the future?
6/ Membership report from Phil Hamerton; On the books we currently have 69 names, the majority of whom have paid subs, some not...so please get them in ASAP. No cheques please, as the bank has gone rogue on us, and is now charging us for any cheque transactions. Since the last AGM we had one new member, and one returnee. Very sad to say we lost John Zebedee and John Hayward.
7/Works report; This has been partially covered already, as you will have read; work on 53 is progressing well, thanks to those dedicated members who have been at the work parties. More would be very welcome. Stairs have gone to AC Metals for the work on the stringers to be done. The seats are almost all done and paid for, with a couple still available to buy.
8/ Publicity. The next show is, I believe, Tinkers Park on the 4[th] and 5[th] of August. A date for the next open day at 53 was suggested as the 3[rd] and 4[th] of September; the previous one earlier this year was very well attended, and really successful.
9/ Amberley. There has been little progress on this subject, despite contact between both parties...mainly from our end! Roger said that at present we have no alternative plan for 53, should Amberley come to nothing; any members have any ideas for a plan B? Suggestions would be welcome. A further contact will be made by Guy and Malcolm, to Amberley with our proposal, and we must await their response and just see what comes next. Proposed by Blay, seconded by Phil.
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10/ Election of the Committee; All of those present agreed that it will remain as it currently is.
11/ Any further business; there being none, and getting rather warmer, the meeting was declared over at 16.10.
George Mower,
Secretary.
| Brighton Tram 53 Society | ||||||
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| Annual Income & Expenditure Accounts | ||||||
| For theyear 1/4/2021 to 31/3/2022 | ||||||
| INCOME | 2021/2022 | 2020/2021 | ||||
| Membership Subscriptions | 615.00 £ |
1,885.00 £ |
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| Donations | 5,443.02 £ |
1,561.30 £ |
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| Product Sales | 2,219.38 £ |
520.11 £ |
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| HMRC - Gift Aid | - £ |
2,134.78 £ |
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| Other | 150.00 £ |
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| Total Income | 8,427.40 £ |
6,101.19 £ |
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||||
| Material | 3,974.53 £ |
3,471.33 £ |
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| Equipment | 2,202.82 £ |
755.98 £ |
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| Product Purchases | 723.00 £ |
129.46 £ |
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| Hires | 63.50 £ |
(61.00) £ |
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| Sundries | 608.33 £ |
417.44 £ |
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| Specialist Services | 11,034.87 £ |
4,045.50 £ |
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| Postage | 39.14 £ |
129.73 £ |
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| Pay Pal Charges | £7.49 | 7.52 £ |
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| Bank Charges | 19.40 £ |
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| Total Expenditure | 18,673.08 £ |
8,895.96 £ |
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| SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE | (10,245.68) £ |
(2,794.77) £ |
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| Accumulated Bank Balance Impact of Income/Expenditure | ||||||
| Carried forward from 2020/2021 | 38,139.29 £ |
40,934.06 £ |
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| End ofyear 2021/2022 | (10,245.68) £ |
(2,794.77) £ |
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| Actual Bank Balance (reduced) 31 March 2022 | 27,893.61 £ |
38,139.29 £ |
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| Prepared By:- Patrick Clinton 29 April 2022 | ||||||
| Accepted By:- Guy Hall 29 April 2022 |