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Tuimpanhead Community association Scottish Charity SC035666 |
Annual report
2004/2005
Contents
Community Aims and Values ..................................................... page 3
Charitable Status............................................................................... Page 3
Core topics or previously identified needs ............................ Page 5
Meeting the needs of the Community ...................................... Page 6
Non Fundraising Events ............................................................... Page 7
Point Agricultural Show................................................................. Page 7
The Future.......................................................................................... Page 8
Note of Thanks ............................................................................. Page 9
Donations........................................................................................... Page 9
Communications.............................................................................. Page 10
Audited Accounts............................................................................ Page 11
Proposed summary of hall use.................................................... Page 12
Annual report
Community Associations Aims and Values
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Tuimpan Ward and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved.
Charitable Status
This is the second
year in which the Community Association has retained charitable status and has registered with the
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and this annual report fulfils one of
the requirements of charitable status. A
copy of this annual report and a copy of the accounts are available on
request. A copy of the
most recent audited accounts are available at the rear of this document
and these will also be submitted to the OSCR as the accounts exceed £25,000:00p
when our annual return is completed.
Charitable status has
assisted the association to fulfil it’s aim this year
which was the redevelopment and extension of Aird Community hall. This has not been easy and much hard work has
brought this project to fruition.
The accounts are
subject to audit on an annual basis and this annual report and the Annual
general meeting has been delayed to co-incide with the completion of the hall.
Any person may wish
to make enquiry or complaint regarding the conduct of the association as a
charity, can do so by contacting the OSCR.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
2005/6 has been a busy year and the hall as many people are aware has progressively changed and has been the
subject of much discussion within the community .
This discussion has also
acknowledged the important role the facility performs and it’s status will
increase with the closure of the school in the near future.
Discussions have already arisen
as to potential events for all facets of the community. Enquiries from agencies including the Rudhach
Voice, a young peoples representative group have made enquiries in addittion to
other organisations including the Agricultural Show Committee for training
seminars have occurred. Agreement has
also been reached to provide internet access for young people and this facility
will be held within the hall with the added benefit of training to accompany
this.
The hall development has met the
needs identified within the community survey conducted in 1999.
These identified core topics as
matters of concern for the residents in point which include the ward of
Tiumpan.
Core topics or pREVIOUSLY identified needs
56%
of all respondents indicated that they would like to see more clubs, groups and
societies developed in point.
These
included;
- Junior
Youth Clubs
- Kids
Clubs
- Outdoor
Activities
- Senior
youth Club
- Over
Sixties
- Gaelic
Choir
Half
of the respondents indicated that tourism should be developed and facilities
such as toilets, café, picnic areas and restaurant should be developed.
Evening
Classes were cited by respondents as a community need and the topics include,
- Computing
- Gaelic
- Crafts
- Cookery
- Keep Fit
- Sewing
- Art.
The community in point were also asked to identify negative aspects
about living in point
- These
included the lack of youth facilities
- Lack of
Entertainment
- Lack of
Social life.
The
community were asked to identify the three most
important priorities for action needed to improve and develop things for the
future well being of the community in Point.
These
included;
A
New Community school
Activities/facilities
for Children/Youth
Recreational/Leisure
facilities
The
hall redevelopment allows the community association to meet both the identified
needs of the community, its aspirations and provide a facility that is
conducive to bringing all groups, sectors and facets of the community
together.
The
new community centre will also provide the focal point for other social events.
The hall as you are aware is now more functional and practical allowing the
potential for a significant range of uses including a café, kitchen, dining/coffee lounge and also an area in which
small groups including youth and mature citizens can meet on a regular
basis. This will also allow the group
to increase the use of the hall by individuals, groups and organisations.
The hall has an oil fuelled central heating system and double glazing and has been substantially insulated to minimise heat loss. We have also expressed a desire to participate in broadband community ac