Hale Civic Society Annual Report
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31[st] March 2021
The full name of the society is Hale Civic Society. The legal registration details are:-
Name, Registered Office and Constitution of the Society
Principal Office 51 Appleton Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9LP Charity Registration Number 244789 Telephone Number 07966449497
Objectives and Activities of the Society
The Society is established for the public benefit for the following purposes:-
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To protect and preserve and stimulate public interest in the area comprising Hale, including Hale Barns in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford and Ashley and such other neighbouring areas as the Society may from time to time decide, which area is hereinafter referred to as ‘the area of benefit’.
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To promote high standards of town planning and architecture in the area of benefit.
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To secure the preservation, conservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic or architectural or public interest in the area of benefit.
The Society’s Strategy for achieving its Stated Objectives
The society lobbies local councillors, developers and other bodies in response to major planning issues in the area of benefit. The Chairman, Planning Officer and selected members appear at local forums and public enquiries to forward the aims of the Society.
Fundraising Activities
The Society undertakes a number of fundraising activities. Each year the society produces the Hale Calendar which is supported by local businesses which helps offset the cost of production. Profits from the calendar sales go towards activities supported by the society. We continually update our archives through the calendar.
Monies from a number of activities go towards administration too.
his sum went to support the cost of updating our archives and the start of a bee project for the community plus general administration.
Each year we have the PoppiesBlow project for Remembrance
The initiatives entitled BloominHale & SpruceUp involved the community and businesses working together to address wellbeing of the community in and around Hale Village providing planters etc is now an on-going initiative for the village.
This year the society took the lead to raise funds for Christmas lights thereby working closely with businesses & the local community. The Hale Business Association had folded and the society helped bring the businesses together under the banner of Hale Business Voice.
Summary of the Main Achievements of the Society during the Year
The Society and the Covid World
Many of the activities undertaken by the society were put on hold as meetings & many activities that are generally undertaken could not be held.
The society joined with St Peters Church to form a group ‘Neighbourly’ in order to help with the elderly & house bound as part of the Covid & lockdown.
During this time a reflective survey of the village took place and decisions were reached to tackle the ‘look’ of the village.
A major plan was formulated to Spruce Up! and become a Blooming Marvellous place to live, work and socialise in.
Once plans were drawn up then families, neighbours & businesses were invited to join in to tackle the ‘grot’. Working outdoors and following covid rules was vital.
A SpruceUp team selected areas and work commenced, then approaching the local businesses and community planters, fountains & hanging baskets were purchased and filled to the delight of the village.
Adding to the attractiveness of the village the society & businesses were keen to add flags to many buildings who wanted to be part of the scheme.
Through PoppiesBlow, the initiative for Remembrance, we created poppy workshops to make poppies for our own poppy fields and purchased some poppies for the lamp posts.
The Charities Act 2006
The trustees believe they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
The Nature of the Governing Document and Constitution of the Society
The Society was established in 1965 and its constitution was adopted at the AGM of the Society held on 19[th] May 1971 and amended on 3[rd] April 1974, 18[th] May 1978, 20[th] May 1987 and 9[th] April 2008.
Methods Adopted for the Recruitment and Appointment of New Trustees
The Society invites nominations for the position of trustee in advance of its Annual General Meeting held in May of each year. Elections are held at the Annual General Meeting. Existing trustees are eligible for re-election.
Reserves
Reserves are maintained to fund the Society’s regular newsletter and to maintain and increase both the photographic and paper archive situated in Hale Library. Some work has begun on the digitisation of the historical photographs, but Lottery funding will need to be obtained to complete this lengthy and expensive project. The paper archive is in the process of being re-catalogued and rehoused, but this is a time consuming task and all offers of help are welcome. Principal Funding Sources
The Society’s income derives from subscriptions, donation and a covid grant. together with the fundraising activities outlined above.
Transactions and Financial Position
Hale Civic Society
Income and expenditure
Data for financial year ending 31 March 2020
Total income: £1,413 Total expenditure: £1,548
Data for financial year ending 31 March 2021
Income
Membership £557 Donations; 10.380 Calendar £1206 Bloomin Hale£2192.30 Flags £175 Christmas Lights £20,012.40 Misc/Charity – Prevent Breast Cancer £11.66 + RBL £75 = Total £116.66 Interest .68 Transfer £200
Total 34,810.04
Expenditure
Bloomin Hale £11,261.05 Calendar £694.47 Flags- £1141.20 Christmas Lights £13, 785.67 Lockton insurance 244.61 Misc Stationery Charity – Prevent Breast Cancer £11.66 RBL £75 = Total £116.66
Total £27,202
Bankers
The Society’s bankers are: - The Royal Bank of Scotland No local branch today