Report from the Chair of the trustees. July 01 2024 - June 30 2025
The centre has continued to expand the activities on offer to the local community. To highlight just two examples:-
The Well Being Cafe has continued its work with local women residents. The women are able to enjoy a range of activities encouraging inclusion and creativity.
It continues its role in providing a safe space and ‘time out’ for attendees.
The Boxing classes also continue to take place for both females and males participants have reported noticeable improvement in health and fitness.
The centre is maintaining its use by local ,community based groups with the bookings for family friendly parties. As alcohol is not permitted within the centre this makes it inclusive and thus accessible to all members of the community.
The Health Community Worker- funded by the NHS - has established themself within the community. Ad a result of consultation - women's exercise classes have been set up alongside a women's sewing group.
Open days have been held in order to raise awareness as to what the centre has to offer,signpost attendees to the variety of support services available and to continue to gather feedback from local residents.
The trustees continue to work for the centre's best interest. Maintenance issues are identified and dealt with promptly . The Business and Strategic plans have been reviewed in detail . Much has been achieved in particular funds to improve the kitchen facilities . Measures are in place to raise awareness of the centre and what it has to offer and further funding opportunities continue to be explored.
Balance Brought Forward:
£19,996.17
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Income
Hall Bookings £11,591.00
Covid Payments £0.00
Ward Grants £200.00
North Yorkshire Sport Grant £14,780.00
National Lottery Grant £0.00
Two Ridings Community Grant £0.00
Pioneer Grant £5,000.00
Ad Hoc £0.00
Refund £105.87
£0.00
Total £31,676.87
Expenditure
Maintenance/Cleaning -£2,824.83
Utilities -£4,716.40
B.T. -£1,038.43
Wages -£5,691.00
Insurance -£2,337.15
Ad Hoc -£1,367.49
North Yorkshire Police Grant £0.00
North Yorkshire Sport Grant -£6,150.00
Community Centre Funded -£366.00
National Lottery Grant £0.00
Two Ridings Community Grant £0.00
Pioneer Grant -£6,381.62
Refund -£125.00
Ward Grants £0.00
Total -£30,997.92
Balance Carried Forward: £20,675.12
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th 28 April 2026 To whom it may concern, I can confirm that I have checked the additions on the attached accounts and it all appears correct and in order. Samantha Thompson Finance Administrator Skipton Girls, High School