Chairman’s report to the 2021 AGM of the Woodborough Community Association. June 1[st] 2021, held at The Nags Head , Woodborough
We all know that 2021 was an incredible year – who would have thought that Britain would ever be in the position to have a national lockdown? But the year started in normal fashion with our Over 65s’ meal, thoroughly enjoyed by all. It continues to be a labour-intensive event but so long as we can count on volunteers stepping forward each year, we will continue to provide a much-loved social gathering, with a meal, for the seniors in our village community.
We took the decision to inform the PC that we were not able to lead the village entry to the Best Kept Village this year. We do appreciate that the PC have always supported our efforts financially, but we simply do not have enough volunteers to continue as we have in the past.
The Annual Pancake Races were again a brilliant opportunity to see our younger community joining together to take part in an annual tradition that has been held in the village for 45 years.
And then the National Pandemic struck, and social events were no longer allowed. Not all was quiet though. We were invited to take part in the village Christmas Capers which were primarily to help raise funds for the PTA; but we chose not to be involved as we had concerns about the safety of the event.
As both Treasurer and Chair I had to work with myself to ensure we reclaimed as many outgoings as possible. I managed to secure refunds for all previously booked costs and returned ticket money to those who had booked for the coach trip and cinema. Lockdown also led to some loss of stock from the bar supplies and there may still be more losses to come. I will visit the store and check on the sell by dates on any drinks we still hold and dispose of them appropriately.
Sadly in 2020 we lost Brian Harris who died suddenly in the summer. Brian had a long history of supporting the village through the WCA and had been its chair during the millennium celebrations, including leading the project to create a beacon on the Governor’s field. His family have kindly donated the funeral collection to the WCA and have suggested it be used to support the Over 65s meal as this was the last event Brian was involved with. I suggest we discuss this further with the family.
During this year we have waved bon voyage to our friends and trustees Eric Simpson, who has emigrated back to Canada and Laura Wardle. Laura has sent me her resignation as a trustee. Her life has moved on and she no longer resides in the village. I quote, “it is with a heavy heart that I make this decision as it was part of my life for so many years”. We thank them both for their long-term commitment to the work of the Community Association and wish them well in the future endeavours. This leaves us with the following trustees:
Linda Taylor, Liz Nicholas, Stewart Nicholas, Bob Taylor, Kate Newton and Monty Oakley, supported by Ros Holford as minute secretary.
We all had to find our own way through this strange and difficult time but we are on the verge of relaunching. So how will the WCA enable community relations during the coming years?
Our current constitution requires trustees that have many responsibilities – but that doesn’t mean they have to be at every event and always be the ones to physically do everything. For the last few years my annual reports mentioned setting up working parties but for various reasons we have had limited success with this model. However, the village is ready to move forward and so must we. I ask you all to reach out to your friends and neighbours and harness their energies to support one particular event, so we can build subcommittees to pursue to the aims of the Woodborough Community Association.
This AGM reports on the events and finances related to our work during 2020 -2021. We are now starting June 2021 and have already moved on to a fresh start. I take this opportunity, as always, to thank you the trustees and village volunteers for all that you do in our bid to support the community of Woodborough Village.
Woodborough Community Association - 1170001
Unrestricted Fund Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Events Over 65's Party Pancake Races Street Market Bonfire Night Cinema Night - Spring Cinema Night - Autumn Winter Party Bingo Christmas Lights Switch On Tamworth Coach Trip Peterborough Coach Trip Worcester Coach Trip Add: Other Income Donations Received: Samuel Eden Donations from funerals Woodborough Parish Council Nottingham County Council Four Bells - Bonfire Night Sale of drinks stock Sundry Income From Woodborough Community Association Bank Interest Received Less: Other Expenditure Brian Leafe Bench Woodborough in Bloom Donation Website Domain Renewal Beacon Gas Printing, Postage, Phone & Stationery Committee Meetings Hall Hire Tree Felling Insurance Repairs & renewals Gifts, Cards & Flowers Best Kept Village Expenses Sherry glasses AGM Refreshments Bar stock out of date Christmas WCA Party Lottery Licence Loss on disposal of equipment Depreciation : Equipment Depreciation : Property fixtures Total Other Expenditure Total Expenditure over Income Revaluation of Telephone Exchange Value of Fund Brought forward Value of Fund Carried forward |
Income 218.00 27.30 88.00 0.00 55.00 55.00 77.00 127.60 0.00 0.00 120.00 0.00 767.90 |
Profit / Expenditure Loss 756.84 (538.84) 112.05 (84.75) 88.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 71.18 (16.18) 55.00 0.00 77.00 0.00 84.00 43.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,364.07 (596.17) 538.84 386.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 51.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 976.72 380.55 0.00 250.00 0.00 69.98 4.20 0.00 0.00 82.91 24.70 51.85 0.00 45.98 0.00 144.71 0.00 20.00 0.00 304.40 714.92 1,713.65 (1,333.10) 0.00 (1,333.10) 52,946.13 51,613.03 2020 |
(510.94) (63.60) 428.16 (18.69) (95.75) 153.05 64.12 147.14 (110.70) (163.00) 0.00 187.00 16.79 535.94 0.00 525.00 150.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,510.94 1,527.73 0.00 250.00 11.99 0.00 17.86 84.00 270.00 82.91 45.77 46.74 116.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 92.45 20.00 42.50 358.11 666.66 2,105.18 (577.45) 0.00 (577.45) 53,523.58 52,946.13 2019 |
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Woodborough Community Association - 1170001
Restricted Fund Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Income Christmas Lights Switch On Expenditure Chrismas Lights Switch On Total Income over Expenditure Value of Fund Brought forward Value of Fund Carried forward |
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2020 |
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2019 |
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Woodborough Community Association - 1170001
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at bank Cash in Hand Stock of Drinks Rolling Bond Rolling Bond - Cinema Institute Hire - WCA Institute Hire - Bingo Village Hall Hire Current Liabilities Creditors: Total Net Assets Represented by Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
35,422.43 15,581.15 288.61 145.84 25.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,190.60 0.00 51,613.03 51,613.03 0.00 51,613.03 2020 |
34,029.00 18,191.49 290.81 259.83 25.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18,917.13 0.00 52,946.13 52,946.13 0.00 52,946.13 2019 |
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Approved on behalf of the trustees
MRS LINDA TAYLOR
MRS ELIZABETH NICHOLAS
Dated: