Articles Archive for July 2019

7 Jul 2019

We have been successful in applying for and gaining funds to replace the existing canoe/kayak trailer for the Group. The funds were awarded from the Police and Crime Commissioner in June 2019 for £2.5k The current unit was well and truly on it’s last legs and we are now in the process of sourcing a new unit to fit our needs. The trailer will be made available to other groups should they wish to utilise this equipment.  Many thanks to the PCC for helping us with this transport upgrade for …

7 Jul 2019

We made an application in Oct 2017 for Hut safety improvement funds from this fund and were successful in an award of £2k.   Some of the work has now been completed with an upgrade to the hut lighting to LED’s and new Emergency exit signs.

7 Jul 2019

We have made a couple of years Gift Aid catch up this financial year and just to emphasis how important this is to the Group  the income from the Government is approx £2k. Please sign up the Gift Aid forms to help us continue with this level of regain from your tax payments.
 

7 Jul 2019

Feb 2018 saw the investment by the Group into  a replacement mini bus @ just over £10k. The green bus is an upgrade to our old vehicle with a more powerful engine and a few more modern functions like front screen electric heater. We have fitted a new tow bar, add seat covers and it is already becoming a very much used unit.