2022-03-31-accounts - Foxwood Community Centre

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FOXWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2022

1.1 To promote the benefit of Foxwood and the neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation. To maintain a community centre.

2.1 Like most Community Centres, Foxwood lost some bookings when the Centre reopened after the Covid lockdown but we are slowly reaching capacity again.
2.2 Weekly user groups include – Children: 1 x “Drop in” sessions (0-5yrs); Irish Dancing; Drama Group; Capoeira for kids; Singing Group. Adults: Chat & Craft; Local History Group; “Breathe Easy” Pulmonary exercise; Action for Elders Group.
2.3 The Foxwood Residents’ Association meet on a monthly basis and the Foxwood History Group on an ad hoc basis. There is also an active “Foxgloves” gardening group which maintain the Centre grounds. The Health Walk group use the Centre as a base once per month.
2.4 The centre is hired out for children’s parties and other ad hoc events, including using it as a Polling Station as required.
2.5 All of these groups are inclusive to males and females of any sexual orientation or ethnic origin.
2.6 The Friday HUB has slowly restarted and clientele is building up week by week, although there is a marked decrease in donations. This provides a meal for attendees (either “pay as you feel” or free depending on individual’s circumstances). A creative session is held each week and the Local Council Area Co-ordinator is often in attendance to answer queries. There are also visits from local Housing Groups, RNIB and RNID.

3.1 The Community Centre has a Facebook and Twitter page, share information on Streetlife and on the noticeboard. Facebook has a “Foxwood Friday” slot when local businesses can advertise free of charge.
3.2 The centre may be used by the Emergency Planning Team as required.
3.3 The Community Police randomly use the Centre for property marking.
3.4 We are pleased that the defibrillator outside the Centre has been used, but thankfully not needed to be activated.

4.1 At 31 March 2022 there were 4 Trustees.
4.2 The centre regularly seeks volunteers of all abilities to assist with a variety of roles, both one-off and on a regular basis.

5.1 There is an on-going Improvement Programme which is reviewed at every monthly meeting.
5.2 The kitchen has now been extended and refurbished to reflect the growing use of the Centre.

7.1 Address : Foxwood Community Centre, Cranfield Place, Bellhouse Way, Foxwood, York, YO24 3HY.
7.2 Email: infofoxwoodcc@gmail.com
7.3 Tel: 0792 848 6040
7.4 Website: www.foxwoodcommunitycentre.org.uk

8.1 The audited annual accounts for Foxwood Community Centre for the financial year 2021/2022 are hereby submitted.

Chris Bulmer (Trustee & Secretary)

ACCOUNTS PREPARED BY: Jean Forrester (Trustee and Treasurer)

ON BEHALF OF TRUSTEES: John Hillyer (deceased May 2022) Stephen Fenton Jean Forrester Chris Bulmer

Grants tothe FoodBank	2.2170A
Donations fromfood bank andlunches	1,57809
	3,79509
EXPENDITURE
Grants tothe FoodBank	4,673.58
Fareshare deiivery charges	940.95
HUBfoodstock	319.31
I\,4iSC	164.97
	6,098.81
S U I\,4I\,,]ARY
Account at1stApril2021	357704
INCOIVlE	3.7S5.09
EXPENDITURE	6.098.81
Account at 31slI'latch2022	1.273.32