THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FORMAN MEMORIAL HALL FOR 2024-25 Assets: The buildings, comprising the Forman Memorial Hall together with the Caretaker's Cottage and grounds at Roberton and the Charity Multi Asset Fund are all vested in the Trustees. variety of other groups for meetings, presentations etc. The first event of the yearwas a Family Fun Day and BBQ in July. Young and old had a great time and over £850 was raised for Hall funds. Charity Number.. SCIO 02323 Address: Roberton Hawick Roxburghshire TD9 7LX Established as a Trust by Deed ofGift by Mrs Maria Helen Campbell Forman in 1923.This has now become a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with effect from 5th July 2012. Another successful Cream Tea took place in August followed by an Auction in October. Both events raised much needed funds. Purpose: To provide in perpetuity a public hall, recreation room,offices CharityTrustees=These are and caretaker's dwelling recruited from those with house for the use of the an interest in the Borthwick inhabitants and community Valley and the Parish of ofthe parish of Roberton Roberton. At the date of this for meetings, lectures, social report theTrustees, all of gatherings, entertainments whom are members of the or any other purpose Management Committee, calculated to promote com rised.. the interests, enjoyment and well-being of the said inhabitants and community and for no other purpose. November saw a very enjoyable and successful Race Night which raised over £1000. Achievements During The Year April 24-March 25 As in previous years, the Hall has been regularly used by a Yoga group, a Carpet Bowls Club the Gardeners Forum and a In December another Christmas Wreath making evening wa5 held. More than 30 ladies enjoyed a glass of prosecco and made wreaths. This also raised
over £1000and everyone left happy with their beautiful wreaths. A bingo night and a couple of rugby afternoons also helped raise funds. The Hall played host to numerous parties for all age groups and the Borthwick Blether continued until December 2024.
The toddler Group has gone from strength to strength with a healthy number of youngsters now living in the valley.
The interior of the main hall, small hall kitchen etc. was completely redecorated and after waiting several years the Hall was connected to mains water. No more worrying about the water supply during prolonged dry spells. Seven grants were obtained this year which allowed us to replace some heaters, survey the building and help keep some groups running.
Income from Hall lets, 200 club and Functions remained stable but Fund raising events raised significantly more than last year. However unfortunately we still operated with a deficit.
As of March 31 2025 there was £5507.35 in the currents account, £16410.40 in the Business Reserve account, £15300 of which is restricted and £8300.94 in the Liquidity Manager 35 day account. The value of the SUTL Cazenove Charity Multi Asset Fund at April 5 2024 is now £10624.39 a drop from the previous year.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by Chairperson:
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