Annual Statement March 2021

 

ANNUAL STATEMENT AND ACCOUNTS for year ending 31 December 2020

THE DISS COMMUNITY WOODLAND PROJECT
Owners and managers of QUAKER WOOD

In view of the exceptional circumstances it has not been possible to physically convene an AGM and therefore the following statement is provided:

 

We had planned a grand celebration last year for the 10th anniversary of Quaker Wood but that was not to be.
However we hope to have a belated celebration and open day during the coming summer.

 

Some working parties were able to go ahead and most essential jobs have been carried out. A new tool storage cabin has been installed with the assistance of Roydon Parish Council and this will greatly help with management. The most notable outcome of the lockdown has been the increased numbers of visitors of all ages who have enjoyed getting closer to nature. This has been especially pleasing as one of the prime objectives of the project is to provide a space for quiet recreation for all sectors of the community. The other main objective is to provide for nature and during the last 12 months we have not only seen healthy growth in the trees but increasing diversity of all types of flora with the development of more varied habitat for the ever increasing fauna.

 

The project is managed by a steering group and all the following members have indicated their willingness to stand for a further year from 31 March 2021: Dick Mitchell, Becky Whatley, Andrew Eaglen, Richard Pither, Simon Noble, Lindsey Bilston, Andrew Daniels, Mike Garnham, Teddy Rowley, Rita Rowley. There are vacancies for additional members and applications are very welcome.

 

The approved accounts for the year to 31 December 2020 indicate a continued healthy balance, which is aided by the many voluntary donations from across the community. The project is also indebted to the many people who have volunteered their labour and their technical skills in so many different ways.

 

Chairman: Dick Mitchell.

 

2019

Receipts 2020  

Payments

2020

2019

6572.52

Balance brought forward

6500.95

Insurance

201.52

111.72

150.00

Donations

475.00

Hire of Hall for AGM

20.00

82.45

Collection at AGM

Catering

150.00

112.00

Rural Payments Agency 337.72 Plaques for gate 20.00

Diss Town Council Grant 2344.27 Purchase of Mower

809.00

Site Maintenance etc 398.36

Bank Charges

Miscellaneous

60.30

Tools

205.10

Plants

26.28

New Container

2386.60

Sculpture

350.00

Logo Design

190.00

Balance carried forward

5730.08

6500.95

6804.97

9657.94

9657.94

6804.97

A J Eaglen
Treasurer
I have independently examined the books for the Diss Community Woodland Project for the year ended 31st December 2020 and have found the records to be recorded accurately.

E Higgins ACIB,CILCA
E Higgins, 25 Walcot Road, Diss,Norfolk,IP22 4DB

Any questions relating to the above should be addressed to the secretary no later than 20 April 2021, when this statement and the accounts will be considered to be approved.

Richard Pither – Secretary rpither9@gmail.com
31 March 2021

 

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