The Wilson Centre (Long Newton) Secretary’s Report to the Trustees for the AGM 2022 15[th] May, 2022
The Charity Trustees of the Wilson Centre CIO (hereinafter referred to as the Wilson Centre Management Team, WCMT) constitutionally comprises up to 12 members; of whom two are St. Mary’s PCC representatives and the remainder are elected members. There is also scope to co-opt. The Trustees & Cooptees for the AGM’s 2020-21 reporting year were:
Lucy Bamford (Co-optee) Ian Downing Steven Firth (Chairman) Brian Gregory (Secretary) Sarah Martin (Co-optee) Julie Norman (Co-optee) Heather Sadd (Treasurer) Barry Thompson (Vice Chairman) Brian Wake
Subject to mutual assent, Co-optees may convert to Trustees (at the next AGM) and/ or be additionally recruited in due course to ensure future maintenance of Team size.
The WCMT met six times in 2020-21 (physically/ virtually by Zoom, [e.g., March 9th] according to prevailing COVID regulations). The management & maintenance of the Centre remains under constant review by the WCMT: the four-person ‘Progress Group’ continued to liaise on an ad hoc basis in intervening months (with other Committee members co-opted from time-to-time as appropriate). Co-optees Lucy Bamford, Sarah Martin & Julie Norman attended Team Meetings according to personal commitments.
The WCMT has in place all requisite policies to ensure that good Centre management occurs; as mandated under the requirements of our Hallmark Level 2 award gained in 2014. The Committee continues to work towards accreditation to Level Three.
Annual Returns continue to be submitted under our CIO status, as required by the Charities Commission.
The Centre remains a member of both Tees Valley Rural Action (previously Tees Valley Rural Community Council) & Tees Valley Village Halls Network. Team members attended (mainly virtual) meetings of these bodies as appropriate; helping keep the WCMT up-to-date with both legislation and current issues affecting village halls.
The Centre was better patronised in 2021-2 as eased COVID regulations applied. Very successful Village Big Draw, Hallowe'en 'Spooktacular' & Christmas Tree Lighting events were staged, observing prevailing COVID regulations. COVID-compliant exercise/ yoga etc & new Saturday dance classes took place, with appropriate cleaning, disinfection etc measures.
Substantial government grants again bolstered Centre finances during COVID-necessitated closures, enabling retention of full-time caretaking staff; whose incomes were below the furlough scheme qualification thresh-hold. None of the events that did occur would have been possible without the dedicated hard work of our caretakers, Terry and Paul, and Marion, the Centre Supervisor; who present the Wilson in its best light whether for private bookings, classes or business meetings.Trustees
The WCMT welcomes feedback from users of the Centre and the community. Other village businesses and organisations are kept informed of the dates of planned WCMC events to minimise the risk of diary clashes. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, (and as in 2020) publication of a planned Spring 2021 “CentreNews” newsletter was postponed.
Brian Gregory. Secretary, May 2022.
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John BThqdtx•ry 4 Vane Court LoThJ Newton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 IPB 1st December 2022 The Secretary, The Wilson Centre {Loro Newton), 9 Rectory Lane. Long Newton. Stockton on Tees TS211 PH Dear Brian, Re.. The Wilson Centre {LorwJ Newton) Accounts ts the year endifVJ 31st March 2022 I have examined the Vthlson Centre Accounts for the period 1 st w 2021 to 31 st March 2022. The above accounts are prepared and presented in an appfopnate and profe01 manner, supported by additional. relevant Bank Statement inf0mia.c fc* the Centre I confirm that in my opinion these accounts represent a tnje and fair reCd ol the financial aipdirs of the Wlson cent over the above accountsng penod. Yours &ncerely,
John BThqdtx•ry 4 Vane Court LoThJ Newton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 IPB 1st December 2022 The Secretary, The Wilson Centre {Loro Newton), 9 Rectory Lane. Long Newton. Stockton on Tees TS211 PH Dear Brian, Re.. The Wilson Centre {LorwJ Newton) Accounts ts the year endifVJ 31st March 2022 I have examined the Vthlson Centre Accounts for the period 1 st w 2021 to 31 st March 2022. The above accounts are prepared and presented in an appfopnate and profe01 manner, supported by additional. relevant Bank Statement inf0mia.c fc* the Centre I confirm that in my opinion these accounts represent a tnje and fair reCd ol the financial aipdirs of the Wlson cent over the above accountsng penod. Yours &ncerely,