2025 AGM

1. Charity Overview

• The Trust was established in 1923 to provide and maintain a village hall and recreation ground for all Drimpton inhabitants.

• Its goal is to improve life quality through inclusive leisure, learning, and social activities.

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2. Committee Structure

• The Committee consists of:

  • Up to 7 elected Trustees (4 currently in place).

  • Up to 9 Representative members from village clubs.

  • Up to 2 Co-opted members.

  • Casual roles filled as needed.

• Trustees hold official roles such as Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Bookings Secretary.

• Several representative and secretary positions remain vacant.

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3. Hallmark Accreditation

• Trustees voted to pursue Hallmark status (quality standard by ACRE) in May 2024.

• Progress made towards Hallmark Levels 1 and 2 (administration, health & safety).

• Targeting accreditation by summer 2025.

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4. Events and Activities

• Regular hire: Exercise classes, clubs (garden, bowls, film), Young Farmers, Duke of Edinburgh camps, football, training, and light lunches.

• Occasional hire: Parties, celebrations, and children’s events.

• Entertainment: Artsreach shows, bands, Christmas events, quiz nights, Big Breakfast, and more.

• Community support: Coffee mornings, educational talks (e.g., farming, wildlife, defibrillator use).

• Off-site support: Scarecrow competition, Pub Pentathlon.

• Residents from nearby villages benefit from discounted rates.

• Marketing boosted via a new website and social media.

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Planned Events:

• Play evening (April), VE 80th Dance (May), Country & Western Dance (June), Garden Club Show, Christmas Show.

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5. Repairs

Completed:

• Playground fence painting, roundabout bearing, smoke detectors, new Wi-Fi and phone, fire door, ramp repairs, football shelters moved, loft ladder replaced, new mower, fence repairs.

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Planned:

• Car park reseeding, wood treatment for sheds/benches, internal decorating, stage curtain replacement, solar panel cleaning.

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6. Projects Completed

• Asset inventory, kitchen reorganisation, trial Facebook page, new website, insurance reassessment, village newsletter funding review, constitution updates, accessible seating at events.

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7. Future Plans

• Grass bank to become a wildflower meadow (monitored by Drimpton Makes a Difference).

• Audio/visual capability review for accessibility.

• Major upcoming project: playground refurbishment with new equipment/design.

• Youth Club expected to reform; Village Voices group bringing energy to events.

• Positive outlook due to competitive fees, energetic committee, and community growth.

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