Hoghton Social and Sports Centre – Annual Report 2021
Period 2020 – 2021
During the past 12 months there have been 8 committee meetings with December, January and May omitted. Three of these were Zoom meetings the rest were held in the Village Hall. November 2021 is yet to be held and will be combined with the AGM on Thursday 25 November in the Village Hall. The monthly meetings will now occur on Thursdays and not Tuesdays for convenience to all.
At the 2020 AGM ON 19 November 2020 the following people were elected to the committee for the next 12 months. Joan Houghton (Treasurer) Gordon Kirkby, Ian Murray (Chair), Peter Newton (Secretary), Millie Santus, Paul Santus, Keith Slater. Les Abbott, Rory McDonald and Stephanie Sibbles were co opted in the February meeting. Unfortunately Hilda Yates and Stephanie Sibbles resigned Hilda immediately and Stephanie later in the year.
As we all know Covid 19 and various restrictions played havoc with both Hall and Sports arrangements during 2020 and well into 2021.Things are getting back to normal but HSSC activities were seriously curtailed well into the second half of 2021. Hopefully 2022 will look somewhat better in this regard.
With regard in particular to the indoor and outdoor activities we would ask Rory and Gordon on the Sport along with Paul and Keith for their sections and Millie on indoor activities an update at the AGM to summarise where exactly we are in the recovery process for each. Unfortunately due to ill health and hospitalisation I have not had the opportunity to get details for this report.
With regard to financial matters things paradoxically look much better because of Covid grants and gifts, particularly one magnificent donation of £16,000, from Mr H Eastham of Bank Head Lane in a total of £16,505 in donations. Our sincere thanks go to Mr Eastham and I, in a thank you letter to him, have promised to keep him updated on progress with the extension. Regarding the official Covid Grant this amounted to £18,832 which have contributed greatly to a total balance of £119,376.77. Our year end for financial matters is now moving to April up to and from accounts will be prepared.
Regarding fund raising and development starting on the extension and refurbishment of the premises along with accommodation for the bowling club this has not moved as fast as we would wish in the last year. This has obviously been due to Covid restrictions but also funding. There has been drainage, water and electrical issues solved as reliance on the farm has been eliminated and commonality between billing has been combined and this will be an ongoing issue for a short time.
Regardless of difficulty the base has been cleared ready for foundations to be laid and with the additional funding these should be started in 2022.
In conclusion a strange couple of years have elapsed however we now have the basis to finally make progress on our extension for the benefit of the people of Hoghton and beyond.
On behalf of the committee I thank everyone for the huge efforts and enthusiasm that has been shown in extremely difficult circumstances.
Sincere thanks to everyone
Peter Newton Secretary
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HOGHTON Social & Sports Centre INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR 16th October 2020– 15 October 2021
INCOME
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall | Rentals | £7,293.50 |
| Bonds | £100.00 | |
| Other income | Donations | £16,505.00 |
| Covid Grant | £18,832.00 | |
| CBC Grant | £150.00 | |
| Interest | £6.07 | |
| Loan repayment HRS | £200.00 | |
| Contribution HRS | £2,507.64 | |
| HRS Repairs refund | £1,450.00 | |
| Electric Refund | £418.05 | |
| Total | £47,462.26 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Village Hall | Bond Refunds | £100.00 |
| Gas | £3,169.08 | |
| Electric | £852.00 | |
| Water | £99.77 | |
| Bins | £248.82 | |
| Cleaning | £514.45 | |
| Broadband | £643.98 | |
| Maintenance | £698.47 | |
| Misc | £2,462.53 | |
| HRS Repairs | £1,450.00 | |
| Other Expenses | Annexe work | £5,015.28 |
| Total | £15,254.38 | |
| Income over Expenses | ||
| Year to Date | £32,207.88 |
Balances at 16Oct (Start of year)
Fund Raising Village Hall HRS Maint Provision Balance at 16 October 2020 add income year to date
Balance at 31 July 2021
Fund Raising Village Hall HRS Maint Provision
High Int Cash Current acc
Total
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£35,570.91 £8,573.12 £24.86 £43,000.00 £87,168.89 £32,207.88 £119,376.77
£68,556.34 £7,595.57 £224.86 £43,000.00 £119,376.77 £111,781.20 £544.46 £7,051.11 £119,376.77
Treasurers Report November 2021
It goes without saying this has been another unprecedented year, not only for Hoghton Social & Sports Centre, but again for the whole country.
The Corona Virus of different variations has kept us closed again most of the year, although we started to open slowly with bookings returning in July and social distancing being posted throughout the building.
Once again to help with costs during lockdown the Government awarded grants to the organisations and also paying the Business Rates.
We could not allow large gatherings such as meetings and parties. From September till the end of our financial year we had our normal dance and exercise bookings in, but because of social distancing were taking 2 or 3 sessions weekly. To kickstart the return we kept our charges at a reduced amount for our regular users where they were having more than one session.
As our financial year draws to a close we are looking forward to things picking up. All signs are good withn a reasonably full diary at the year end.
Our balance has increased this year by £32207 to include the grants
Our total in the High Interest now £111781. The current account £7051 and cash in hand £544. the accounts have been kindly audited by Elisabeth Sawle.
Our bankers are Barclays Bank in Chorley where all our monies are held.
I am happy to answer any questions during the AGM.
Joan Houghton Treasurer.