DRAYfoN VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE Date: 05 March 2024 Annual Re rt from the Chair 2024 Introduttion It is with great pleasure that I present the Chaimian's Annual ReFK)rt for Drayton Village Hall. Over the past year, we have tontinued to serve as a vitsl hub for our community, providing a welcorning and well- maintained space for local groups. events and activities. Despite ongoing challerges. our hard working team of trustees, volunteers, and supporter5 have ensured the smooth rnnning of the hall and tts continued SL*ttess. Hall Usage and Community EnKagement This year, we have seen a small increase in one off booktngs for the hall and a new Yoga group takirE a regular booking slot. Existing regular users, indudirig frtness classe4 local dubs, and social groups, have mained committed to using our faciltties. On the downside, but primarily, due to personal issues the Drayton Players where forced to cancel their two planned play5. The hall continue5 to a ￿ntral point for the community, fostering Social interartion and engagement. Financial Overvlew The chariW5 financial position remains Stable, wtth revenue generated frorn hall hire, and fundraising efforts covering our outgoings. We are mindful of riSinE operational costs and continue to manage our finan￿S prudentty to ensure long-term sustainability. A Full report will be given by our Financial Offi￿r We also received notification that the Village Hall had been left a bequeathment from a local resident, which ha5 turned out to be quite a large Sum of morw whith is to be used forthe rna1ntenan￿ and improvement of the Hall. maintenan￿ and Improvements Over the past year, we have urKlertaken several small rna1ntenan￿ projects to enhance the hall's usability and safety. The one key improvement was the deCiS￿n to instigate the Installation of energy-efficient lighting to redu￿ running costs and improve the aMI￿anCe in the Hall. Volunteer Contrfbutlons A heartfelt thank you goes trj ourvolunteers. whose dedication and hard work help keep the hall running 5moothlyp their contributions are invaluable. Specih"cthanks go to our bookings secretary, Margaret, who continues to manage the lettings diary. We would like to encourage more community members to get involved and support this vital local asset. Looklng Ahead Our priorities for the corning year include: Expanding community engagement by encouraging new user groups. Strengthening our committee member5 and volunteer network to ensure continued operational success. We remain committed to making Drayton Willage Hall a thriving and ac￿$$Ible community Space for all. Completing essential improvements on a priority basis utilising fiinds from the bequeathment In Conclusion. my personal thanks to all the cornmtttee members, volunteers bookkngs secretary for your help and support throughout the year. Carl Brown Chair of Drayton Village Hall Management Committee eech ' _" -= :_>ine55 Pdrk, - NR8 6liW -?3 957598 8eec.--".EnuE "(er.CG.uk Independe-..t exar, -e". s report to the tr_ -è?s of DraytO-. 'v . I report on tfr.= accourkts - 3rayton Village A411 for tl.- JeG ended 31" D-__. Respectii,: respc-. As the chB".:ty's trustE- ties of trustees and l-. Ju are responsible-.or the pre- Ident exa-. of the finor.-. You ccnsider that ap. c. '.5 not required for this year L-JÉr s= (the Chari;.'e5 Act), and -¥..- judes consiG="?*ioi of any unusual items or dl¢=.CS￿.-tiS .7 -ia .ifjancial