– TTWP trustee report (2021 2022)
The formal AGM in 2021 was followed by an informal summer barbecue leading into a consistent and productive series of events and meetings throughout the rest of the year and on into 2022. In September Transition Towns Weymouth and Portland (TTWP) opened the launch of ‘ The Great British Green Week’ in Weymouth, with a focus on local, sustainable food for all. The week ended with a showing of the film ‘2040’ at the old town hall, an output from our continued collaboration with the local community network forged during lockdown.
In November the TTWP group took to the streets to demand greater action on climate change in a joyful, peaceful protest aimed at sending a strong message to the world leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP 26. Later we celebrated the continued good work of the Portland Permaculture and Incline groups and the sad loss of one of our valued trustees. The new year saw TTWP participation in the Tumbledown farm open day and a Wassail, to toast the new orchard. These lively events celebrated the work of this thriving community farm which now offers training, weekly volunteer sessions and a wealth of opportunities for local community groups to experience the land.
At the start of 2022, using ideas in ‘The Way forward by Rupert Read; TTWP renewed its purpose as a coalition of moderates, driven by a vision that positive local action makes a difference and that together we can reduce and mitigate the effects of climate change. The healthy links between TTWP and the local repair café, Dorset’s climate action programme, Weymouth Together and the various active groups in both Portland and Weymouth continue to fulfil that objective.
March 2022 saw the group reconsidering the idea of an Energy Trolley, promoting energy conservation and renewable energy technologies. This will be pursued in tandem with the Weymouth Climate Emergency Centre (CEC). Simultaneous collaborations are underway with education providers such as Weymouth College and Dorset schools, where TTWP and XR have given some joint talks.
Looking forward the TTWP steering group are carrying out a Health Check; a review of our governance devised by the national Transition Network. Results will be shared in 2023 and used to help inform future directions of travel for the network. The group also successfully fundraised to purchase a bat detector for use by any member of TTWP in increasing awareness and engagement, and forging closer links with local wildlife sites, particularly Tumbledown Farm.
Our membership stands at 50, while our finances are in healthy position.
25[th] August 2022
Mairi Kershaw TTWP secretary
Transition Town Weymouth and Portland 2021-22 Accounts
Cash Accounts for year 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022
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2021-2022 2020-2021
Income
Donations/ Raffle 1360.00 1010.00
Donation for Tumbledown 5000.00
Grant for Portland 4 Planet 3500.00
Sale of Trees 44.00
Total Income 1404.00 9510.00
Expenditure
Portland 4 Planet purchases 3500.00 Note 1
Insurance 314.00 Note 2
Land rentals 220.00
Great Big Green Week grant 270.00
Tumbledown Purchase 3688.84 785.58
Portland Permaculture Purchase 154.61 158.04
Total expenditure 8147.45 943.62
Funds at year start 9456.33 889.95
Surplus/deficit for year -6743.45 8566.38
Total Monies at year end 2712.88 9456.33
Held as:
Funds in Bank at year end 2693.93 9390.71
Petty Cash in Hand TTWP 18.95 17.00
Petty Cash in Hand Permaculture Project 48.62 Note 3
Total Monies at year end 2712.88 9456.33
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NOTE 1 Grant money for Portland4Planet all spent NOTE 2 Two years payments in 21/22 as a result of Covid. NOTE 3 Monies previously earmarked for Permaculture Project now in TTWP funds
Certifcation by the Treasurer
I certify that these cash accounts are backed by accounting records, that I have found no inconsistency between those records and these accounts, and no expenditure by the Trustees was on activities outside the objectives of the Charity.
Signed
G. Lambert
Jun 26, 22
Graham Lambert, Treasurer Transition Towns Weymouth & Portland
Registered Charity No 1162053