2023 Trustees report
22 October 2024
After the hiatus caused by Covid, 2023 was a relatively calm period for Church Stretton Good Neighbours Care Group (CSGN). Since AGM 2022, a number of volunteers decided to retire, after giving valuable service to the charity. At the same time, we were delighted to welcome several new volunteers.
The Treasurer reported on the healthy state of our finances. Amongst other things, this allowed us to spend a small amount on producing a new brochure and a pop-up advertising CSGN. As always, we need to compete for new members with the myriad voluntary organisations that exist in the Strettons; and we hope that the new brochure and pop-up will help us to attract some new faces.
During 2023, our three core activities: driving, Mayfair Meals, and lunch clubs – have continued to function effectively.
Driving: 507 journeys were undertaken to and from medical appointments.
Mayfair Meals: a total of 6,494 meals were delivered.
With the support of the Town Council and others, we continued to assist the Foodbank and Stretton’s Ukrainian guests. All these activities were possible only with the willing support, flexibility, and generosity of time and spirit of Good Neighbours volunteers.
At the AGM 2023, two new trustees were recruited: Paddy and Peter Hall. John Long, trustee and treasurer, left the committee in December and was replaced by David Andrew, an existing trustee.
Going forward, in 2024 the trustees plan to review and update existing policies and consider the introduction of new policies and procedures.
Fifty-five years have passed since the charity was established, yet Good Neighbours remains a vital asset in support of the Stretton community.
| lncome | lixpenditure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MayfairDeliveries | 366.86 | ilankCharges | 61.20 |
| DonaiionsiBequests | 325q.00 | I]1'LineRental | 276.28 |
| Ring&I{.ide fares | 282.00 | L'rt:/5t'tt | 82.40 |
| GiftAid | 415.44 | ParishCentreroonrhire | 252,04 |
| MaturingInvestments | 1.00 | Welrsitecnsts | 69.;i8 |
| insurance | 213.11 | ||
| Tnfql fnonm+ |
41141{l | 1'ransportmileagereimbrursernent | 833"00 |
| R.i*g&R-idecoachhire | 342.s0 | ||
| Stationery(includingpublicity) | +vt./+ | ||
| \ illct lIlll | -rJl.r+ | ||
| investni-ents | Ii,t,r.,i.u{J | ||
| l)onations | 2663.04 | ||
| TetaiExpenditure | 15842"95 |