TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR PERKY AGM TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 18[TH] JANUARY 2022 AT 7PM BY ZOOM
As can be seen from the Accounts below, during the year PERKY received £3,000 from West Wales Activities Group. This was because WWAG members had decided at a Special General Meeting held on 16/3/21 to wind up WWAG and transfer its cash assets to PERKY. The PERKY trustees at the time decided that, given this donation, it would be an excellent idea if John Reynolds and Sue Twidale who were WWAG committee members, could become Trustees of PERKY. (The existing Trustees have the power under the Constitution to co-opt new Trustees so long as the maximum number of six is not exceeded.) They did agree to become Trustees and this has proved to be very positive for PERKY.
We have made four grants over the past year.
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A grant to Coastlands School to provide support for children whose education and well-being had been adversely effected by COVID 19.
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A grant to the newly formed CIC, Windswept, to supplement a grant by WWAG for equipment, to run sessions for 36 children in need attending Gelliswick School.
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A grant to Coastlands School towards a school outing at Dale for learners to participate in various water-sports activities.
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A grant to Milford Haven Comprehensive School to enable their Special Needs Class to enjoy a day of water-sports fun at Dale.
PERKY Received Very Positive Feedback About These Grants
One PERKY grant funded a water-sports day for 50 Key Stage 2 learners. The PERKY AGM held on 18/1/22 heard that without the grant the school would not have been able provide such a marvellous experience. After pleading, from the learners the school then funded weekly sessions for the pupils later in the year. The level of enjoyment, well-being and enthusiasm that it promoted was a major factor in the learners’ positive return to school.
One young person who had taken part in another grant-funded activity said “ The whole day was amazing. I was nervous before we got there as I don't like the sea but the structure of the day and the attitude of the staff in Dale were awesome. I was proud of myself for giving everything a go.”
A Community Interest Company which PERKY supported with a grant reported – “ We delivered the sessions in small groups of 6 to make sure that they had the support they required. This worked really well as it gave the children the opportunity to take their time and have extra support if needed. Initially the children were very nervous, but it was great to see how they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on this challenge together as a group. Confidence grew throughout each session along with respect for the water and the changeable conditions. Within the sessions the children learnt about the tides, currents, equipment and self-rescue techniques which will equip them with the knowledge to use the water safely and with confidence.”
PERKY ACCOUNTS SEPTEMBER 2020- JANUARY2022 stsrt 8af Balar Eas Fundraisi DItIon from WWAG PAVS Membershi Subs £4 14.65 £37.22 Grart to Coastlands Sch(K4 to miti ate efferts of COVID GrarK to Windswept to njn watersrxyts f(K 36 childfen Identified as in neetl of th's opFtunity attendire Gelliswick Prima Grart to Coastlands SdKxl f Waters Activi £760.IXI Grart to Milf¢yd Ha4*n School Special Needs aass for Waters Activi TOTAL INCOP TOTAL EXPENDITURE £320. 722 8•rd(8al•rKe