Kilburn Village Institute (Charity No. 523369) Chair’s Report April 2022 

Yet again we began with the Corona pandemic still governing our lives. Plans to open the Institute up in June when restrictions eased went ahead but there was a marked reluctance for villagers to socialise. 

In an attempt to get the villagers mixing again a jointly organised bbq in the square was held in August, with the Forresters facilitating the food and the Parish Council providing the funds. This was a huge success but sadly very soon afterwards the Omnicron strain became prevalent and activity slowed again. 

We  did  hold  several  events  throughout  the  year  as  and  when  covid restrictions allowed. Plant and cake stalls held in the square on both the May Bank Holiday Mondays proved popular, as did the cream teas and brunch  butties,  both  of  which  utilised  our  outside  space.  The  sloe  gin competition was delayed but was still a very successful fun evening. A chef with a difference drew a bigger audience and a first for the Institute was ‘Classics’ by The Mowbray Quartet with a curry supper provided by Claire Stafford. This was a hugely enjoyable evening despite a storm and a powercut. Kevin Hollingrake, our MP, came and gave a talk to interested residents ending with a ‘q & a’ session. The pantomime went ahead but many cried off at the last minute and although fewer folk attended the rafters lifted with the sound of laughter. The committee decided because the virus was so very prevalent that they would not hold events in January or February and our first fund raising event in 2022 was the Brothers Gillespie in March. We held the fortnightly quiz as often as we could and although numbers attending was slightly down, the stalwart regulars showed how we could safely meet and socialise, many carrying out self-testing to ensure no one risked anyone else’s health.  Table tennis, again with reduced numbers, valiantly kept going as often as possible.  It is hoped with the coming of Spring numbers will increase. 

The committee met eleven times during the course of the year, sometimes via zoom (which most members hated), sometimes in Graham’s garden, very popular,  and latterly in the Institute. Whilst we had reduced activity due  to  covid  19  there  was,  and  is,  much  to  be  done  in  moving  the refurbishment and extension project on. 

We  have begun  the big  project,  using  a grant  from Hambleton  District Council, by installing three new windows, repairing a crack in the west facing wall, exploring a drain issue, redecorating the hall and completed the grant by having the north facing gable end repointed with lime mortar. 

2020 Total income was £15.44k:       Total expenditure £7.20k 2021 Total income was £27,341:       Total expenditure £17,650 



These unusually high figures include Government Covid related grants and building project work expenditure. 

After an excruciating amount of delays we are pleased to be able to inform you that the charity commission have granted our request to convert from a simple Charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).  The legal transfer of assets is now being undertaken.  This move has been taken in order to provide financial protection for the Trustees. 

We have continued to deliver a mostly bi-monthly newsletter to keep the community informed and have decided that whilst we are busily moving the project forward we will deliver a monthly newsletter. 

We are working closely with Community First Yorkshire in seeking further funding, and hoping we can encourage many to help us financially, as we seek to provide a hall that is fit for purpose, warm, dry, economically viable and welcoming to all. 

Unlike last year we end this one on a much more optimistic note.  People are vaccinated and getting on with life.  We are confidently planning for a year full of activities and hope to see many villagers attend them. 

Finally, as Chair I thank all the Trustees who have worked tremendously well in difficult circumstances throughout the year. Between them they gave more than 1400 hours of unpaid service equating to almost £13,000. Their support was and continues to be invaluable and we are extremely fortunate to have such a wealth of talent in our midst. 






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