TRUST AGM MINUTES
9th of March 2022
Minutes of the Taff Bargoed Development Trusts Annual
General Meeting held on Wednesday 9th of March 2022 at 6.30 p.m.
(Treharris Boys & Girls Club))
In attendance: – J. Rees, G. Preston, C. Fenn, C Harding’s, K. Exton,
G. Richards, B. Mansbridge, H. Jackson, Y. Wood, B. Rees, Kate Moran, M. Colbran, G. Evans, T. Evans, N. Garbett, J. Cloke and K. Jones.
1.0 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Kevin Moran.
2.0 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last AGM held on the 25th of January 2021 were agreed as a true record.
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
4.0 CHAIRS REPORT
Jon Rees highlighted the work of the Trust over the preceding 12 months and in managing to cope with covid, which proved testing. Tenants had been secured to help ensure finances remained robust. Grants were awarded to the three local parks that made a positive impact. Jon thanked those that had supported the Trust including MTCBC, who awarded a grant that helped develop the Trusts South Unit.
5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
The pandemic affected the Trusts rental income although securing additional tenants helped to mitigate the effects in the main.
6.0 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
BPU were duly appointed as the Trusts auditors for the following 12 months.
7.0 APPLICATION OF SURPLUS
There was no surplus due to the pandemic affecting income.
8.0 MOTIONS TO THE AGM
No motions were required on this occasion.
9.0 NOMINATION OF CHAIR
Jon Rees was nominated as Chair and was duly accepted as Trust Chair for the following 12 months. Jon’s work was recognised by those in attendance due to the support and advice offered on a continuous basis.
10.00 NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES
Jon Rees and Kevin Moran stepped down and were duly re-elected to serve for a further three years.
11. A.O.B.
There was no other business although attendees discussed the distance the Trust had travelled over the past number of years, from a tome of concern to a time of security. It was mentioned the Trust could now support the community more readily due to having a far stronger financial foundation from which to work.
The AGM concluded its business at 7.45 p.m.
25th of January 2021
Minutes of the Taff Bargoed Development Trusts Annual
General Meeting held on Monday 25th of January 2021 at 6.30 p.m.
(Held Electronically)
Participants: – J. Rees, G. Preston, C. Fenn, Kevin Moran, Kate Moran,
G. Watkins, B. Mansbridge, H. Jackson, Y. Wood, I. Thomas, B. Rees,
L. Jackson, G. Evans, T. Evans, N. Garbett, J. Cloke and K. Jones.
1.0 APOLOGIES
No apologies were required.
2.0 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last AGM held on the 20th of February 2019 were agreed as a true record.
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
4.0 CHAIRS REPORT
Jon Rees mentioned the work of the Trust over the preceding 12 months and in how the Trust has managed during the pandemic and the support afforded to its tenants. The Trust further developed its South Unit and attracted new tenants which was positive due to the current circumstances. Jon also mentioned the loss of two of its Trustees, Helen Thomas, and Allana Watkins, who will be very sadly missed.
5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
The Trusts finances remained resolute despite the pandemic affecting rental income.
6.0 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
BPU were duly appointed as the Trusts auditors for the following 12 months.
7.0 APPLICATION OF SURPLUS
The surplus was added to the Trusts deposit account.
8.0 MOTIONS TO THE AGM
A motion was presented to the AGM due to the Trust needing to examine new Trust Members prior to them potentially becoming Trustees.
The Motion reads: –
“New members interested in joining the Taff Bargoed Development Trust cannot become a Trustees with immediate effect. They will need to serve a period of three years before duly applying and trustees need to consider the Member initially. However, if the Member has the appropriate skills and experience, they may be fast-tracked if deemed appropriate.”
The Motion was duly carried unanimously due to its prudency.
9.0 NOMINATION OF CHAIR
Jon Rees was nominated as Chair and was duly accepted as Trust Chair for the following 12 months. Jon’s continued diligence was recognised at the AGM.
10.00 NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES
Gill Preston and Brian Mansbridge stood down as Trustees and were re-elected for a further three years. Kate Moran and Colin Fenn also stood down and were re-elected to serve as Trustees for an additional two years.
11. A.O.B.
The Trust passed a motion at its AGM held on the 25th of February 2019
stating: – “The awarding of grants to community groups and organisations located and registered within the Taff Bargoed Valley to help safeguard, nurture and grow to ensure their continued work and benefit to the community of the Valley.”
However, the Charities Commission advised that due to the change, the whole of the Trusts objects needed to be passed at the AGM, and not just the addition.
The updated Trust objects, that included the new clause (e), were unanimously passed at the AGM.
The AGM concluded its business at 7.20 p.m.
25th February 2019
TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 25th of February 2019 at 7.00 p.m.
(Treharris Boys & Girls Club)
All Trust members are welcome to attend the AGM
AGENDA
1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
4.0 CHAIRS REPORT
5.0 FINANCIAL UPDATE
6.0 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
7.0 APPLICATION OF SURPLUS
8.0 MOTIONS TO THE AGM
9.0 NOMINATION OF CHAIR
10.0 NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES
11 A.O.B.
20th February 2018
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 20th of February 2017 at 7.00 p.m.
(Treharris Boys & Girls Club)
All Trust members are welcome to attend the AGM
AGENDA
1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
4.0 CHAIRS REPORT
5.0 FINANCIAL UPDATE
6.0 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
7.0 APPLICATION OF SURPLUS
8.0 MOTIONS TO THE AGM
9.0 NOMINATION OF CHAIR
10.0 NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES
11 A.O.B.
23rd September 2016
Taff Bargoed Development Trust is emerging from difficult times into a brighter, more prosperous future.
Over the last 15 years a small group of dedicated Trustees and our manager has collectively steered the charity through all manner of obstacles – too many to list here – into a period of settled administration when the fortunes of the organisation will change for the better. I don’t wish to elaborate further about where we’ve been on our journey to get where we are but I’m always happy to share our history with anyone who is interested.
We are embarking on a new journey, one that we hope will lead us towards better outcomes for the communities we strive to support. We are ambitious to pursue the goal of economic regeneration and to this end we are presently conducting feasibility studies to establish where our investments are best placed. However, there is always room for entrepreneurial types, people who have ideas and are prepared to work through feasibility studies to underpin proposals. Please contact our Manager Howard Jackson if you have an idea for a successful local business (see contact page) and he will let you know the processes to follow. Whist we remain unable to fund or pump prime business proposals we are willing to assist with guidance and signposting to grant making bodies for help.
The Taff Bargoed Valley is a beautiful green space that has re-emerged after the demise of coal. Unfortunately, bringing back the employment levels that supported the local economy then will never happen – the investment and the will to invest on that scale is not something the Government aspires to in our valley. However, we are hopeful that our tenants at the Welsh Climbing Centre, Rock UK, will receive funding from the Welsh Government and other sources such as the Big Lottery and the Ffos y Fran community fund to develop the Taff Barged Centre into a world class Adventure Centre providing outdoors learning experiences for children and young people from all over the south west of England and Wales. The planned redesign of the centre will also prove attractive for people living locally as the centre will be open for all and will include a café space for visitors. Confirmation of this progress is imminent.
Over the past year we have actively been recruiting members to the Charity. If you are resident in Treharris, Trelewis, Bedlinog, Edwardsville or Quakers Yard and over 16 years of age you are entitled to become a Full Member. If you work in the area or simply want to support our movement and what we are striving for then you can register as a Supporter Member. Details of how to join us are on the Membership page of this web site.
I hope that reading this brief overview will inspire you to join us or even better, to get involved. We are seeking new Board members and would welcome people with skills and experience to offer, particularly from the business and tourism sector. Our manager Howard is available to inform you further.