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The Society continued its normal operations during the year with 10
evening talks by lecturers affiliated with the Fine Arts Society, and 2 Study
days (or Discovery Days) on particular topics in more detail.
The financial situation has improved slightly with a surplus for the year of
£1.233.13 (2024- deficit £1,415.56). Total income was £12,594.47 (2024-
£10.442.56) and expenditure £11,361.34 (2024- £11,858.12). The principal
source of income was subscriptions, £6,980 (2014- £5930) plus an
increased surplus from the Discovery Days and recovery ofGift Aid .
The society continued its charitable activities by donating £500 to the
Bud leigh Music Festival and £500 to the Budleigh Literary Festival in both
cases to support young performers and access by local children tothe arts.
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The Society held its Annual General Meetingon 21 January 2026 atwhich
a full report ofthe Year's events was provided and the examined accounts
were presented and approved bythe Members.
Margaret P Lewis
Chair
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