WHITECROSS VILLAGE HALL
- - Whitecross Village Hall, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1NF
Charitable Incorporated Organisation No: 1176075
CHAIRMAN Suzanne Flynn Lombard Farm Lanteglos Fowey PL23 1NA
SECRETARY TREASURER Shanie Herbert Kim Carcas Ring A Bell 2 Treffry Grove Pont East Taphouse Lanteglos Fowey Liskeard PL23 1NQ PL14 4FP
Annual Report 2023 - 24
The Annual Report for the year May 2023 to May 2024 summarised the years’ activities and Uinancial accounts for Whitecross Village Hall. This report was presented to the Committee and the public at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Hall. This took place on 24th May 2024. The annual report, incorporating the year’s accounts which were veriUied on 14th May, was circulated to the Committee electronically and copies posted on the Hall’s noticeboard.
The purpose and principles of our village hall, that the trustees adhere to, is to include all of the inhabitants of the parish of Lanteglos by Fowey, without prejudice, to feel part of the community and to feel welcomed into the hall. In addition, the Trustees hope to provide facilities that would improve the conditions of those living within the Parish, with the hope that it will be available for meetings, lectures, social and leisure times, and classes, both well-being and educational. This is achieved by upkeep of the fabric and structure of the building and its surroundings.
The Management Committee are the Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for all aspects of the management of the Hall. The Hall is a freehold property. Committee members are elected on a one, two and three year rotation and may then apply for reelection.
The Committee comprises the following members: Chair: Suzi Flynn; Secretary: Shanie Herbert; Treasurer: Kim Carcas; Maintenance: Toby Wakeham & Joan Bunt; Social Media and Events: Jane Wakeham & Charlotte Kettle; Produce Market: Liz Luck; Bookings: Sophie Simmons; Fire OfUicer: Danielle Ayers. Margaret & Gavin Shakerley, Ruth Talling and Diane Pearce continue as Committee Members but Penny Tuck resigned due to a conUlict of working practice (our thanks went to Penny for her sound advice during her time with the committee).
Committee meetings took place on 2nd May 2023, 5th August 2023, 14th October 2023, 8th January 2024 and 15th March 2024.
The monthly market is going from strength to strength with around 24 different stalls, depending on availability, with a good turn out from the locals and visitors alike. The hire of a commercial oven has proved invaluable in the cooking of the ever popular pasties.
The hall continues to host regular pilates and yoga sessions, the monthly Whitecross & District Gardening Club and various ad hoc social events and private parties. The Committee put on a superb Burns Night event in January 2024, which was a great social and community occasion and also boosted the funds.
In March 2024 an Independent Energy Assessor came to give a report on how best to save money and become more energy efUicient. There were some easy low cost measures, changing Uluorescent tubes to the appropriate energy saving items, that can be implemented as soon as possible. Other recommendations, such as Solar panels, PV panels, wind turbines, Ground Source Heat Pump will need further discussion and potentially, Grant application.
The accounts for the year, which were checked and veriUied by an authorised independent member of the community and signed off on 14 May 2024 were presented. The accounts reUlect that the Monthly Market is an excellent means of income throughout the year as well as being a fantastic community event, topped up by occasional fund-raising events. More events like this will be very helpful in maintaining the fabric of the hall and for funding future improvements.
Suzanne Flynn
Chairman Whitecross Village Hall 24 May 2023
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