TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
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Bampton (Devon) Community Hub
Trustees Annual Report 2022
We began the year with four trustees and unable to recruit despite asking and advertising for more trustees. These trustees are of tremendous importance to the running of the Community Hub (locally known as The Riverside Hall). Out trustees have continued to fund raise, apply for valuable grants, carry out administration, secretarial duties and financial duties as well as maintaining the building to keep it in good order.
Our main aim throughout 2022 continued to be the improvement of the building both internally and externally, so that the people of Bampton and surrounding areas can continue to use it all year round. This also helps to attract more hirers as this revenue keeps the building open on a day to day basis.
During 2022 the trustees obtained one grant which enabled the hall to function during covid.
Sheila Howels our late secretary passed away leaving us with a large inheritance of £54200. Part of this money will be used to replace the temporary extension which was built 70 years ago.
We are trying hard to encourage more hirers which is difficult after covid with people being very cautious.
The monthly film night continued with a broad selection of up to date films enjoyed each month by a loyal group of local residents.
The car park continues to receive donations from residents using it.
Claire Benton Chair of Trustees