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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