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New Awards Made
The Trust recently approved funds to support a Hackney Schools Athletic Association football tour to Jersey and a horse riding programme for a group of young people with complex needs. We are delighted to support these great activities and hope to be able to announce new initiatives in the near future. These activities would not be possible without the support of many people who have given generously to the SFT over the last couple of years. Please click here for a letter of thanks from Dorothy on behalf of the Trust.
Newletter - 15/12/09
Dear Members
The Stuart Feakins Trust NEEDS YOU!
It is almost 2 years since we first met and decided to establish a Trust in Stuart's memory. I think we have achieved a lot but are now looking forward to building on the foundations made and really pushing the Trust forward. Achievements include:
- Charity established in October 2008
- £60k raised
- 3 activities funded:
- Cycle Club of Hackney trip to the Newport velodrome;
- Residential course for young people
- Cycle Club of Hackney trip to Milan;
- Others under consideration currently
- Numerous fund raising activities continue to bring friends of Stuarts together, e.g. the inaugural Stuart Feakins Fund raising Dinner.
We are hoping to invite you an AGM in January or February to tell you a little bit more about the work of the Trust. At this meeting we need to recommend to you, as members, a 'new' Board of Trustees. We were wondering whether any of you would consider serving as a trustee of the Trust for the next couple of years.
We need to fill the following roles:
- Chair:
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Young Peoples Activities
- Internet/Communications
- Fund Raising (see later for more details of the roles)
In addition to the above there are spaces for Trustees without specific remit to guide and support the work of the Trust.
It is a rewarding role that demands attending quarterly Trust meetings and some follow up and preparation. We estimate 10 days per annum to perform these functions properly. We need your energy and ideas to move the Trust forward. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact me:
We will be in touch soon regarding the AGM but in the meantime please do contact us if you think you can add to the Board of Trustees.
Can I also take this opportunity to wish you and your families a happy Christmas and fantastic 2010?
Regards
Ian Barney
Chair SFT
Key Roles:
Chair:
The key role of the Chair is to coordinate meetings and the actions of Trustees. Ultimately the Chair takes responsibility for the effective operation of the Charity, our responsibilities to the charities commission and our legal responsibilities. Ensure financial systems are adequate. The Chair should not do all these things but delegate to others to do and ensure accountability of Trustees to agreed objectives.
Treasurer
To manage the finances in an appropriate way. To keep an accurate record and prepare monthly reports for the Chair, quarterly reports for the Trustees and an annual statement to members. Reserve policy established and distributions reflect this.
Secretary
- To ensure that SFT is compliant with Charity regulations.
- To keep record of each trustee meeting (minutes) in a timely and accurate fashion;
- To coordinate with chair re papers for Trustee meetings;
- To ensure formal timeframes (AGM etc) are maintained.
- Manage database of members -update etc.
- Oversee AGM- support Chair, Treasurer to prepare reports for AGM in appropriate and timely fashion
- Submissions to Charities Commission
Young Peoples Activities
- Proactively seeks funding opportunities
- Supports (if necessary) filling in of application forms
- Receives application forms
- Maintains accurate record of all interest and applications
- Allocate to trustees or 'friends' to review applications
- Makes recommendation to Trustees in timely fashion (prepares quarterly report on application and those projects funded;
- Supports grantees (or delegates to other trustee) to support and report on activities
- To develop a mechanism to assess impact of the activities to facilitate reporting to stakeholders
- Report on applications with recommendations and report on activities funded)
Internet/Communications
- To ensure effective communication is maintained with members. Quarterly communication at least.
- To ensure reports for FR and YP activities lead are communicated to members (and key supporters, e.g. LT)
- Manage website
Fund Raising
- To coordinate fund raising activities
- To support those wanting to raise funds for the SFT
- To delegate events/initiatives to others
- To report programme to Trustees on a quarterly basis
- Ensure continued support to LT staff
- Report to Communications Trustee
 Mossbourne students donate to Stuart Feakins Trust
Mossbourne Academy students have donated £2,000 to the Stuart Feakins Trust (SFT). They presented a cheque to charity trustee Razaq Dauda at a special ceremony at the school on Wednesday 1 July.
The students had raised about £15,000 in total, through a variety of sponsored activities. They also donated to other charities including Macmillan and St Joseph’s Hospice, and plan to make regular donations to SFT.
Razaq said, ‘we’re most grateful for this donation and look forward to working in partnership with Mossbourne.’
The annual Charity Challenge Cup Match for The Feakins Trophy
between The Hackney Learning Trust and Shenfield AFC, was held on 28th June 2009, in Shenfield attracting well over 150 people.
click here for full story
Sarah Wright, one of the Trustees was named one of seven Barclays Women of the Year 2008
in November. Sarah was recognised for her commercial success, team leadership and exceptional customer service as well as overcoming the effects of an unprovoked knife attack in February 2005. Sarah donated her prize money to The Stuart Feakins Trust to help fund the first activities.
Barclays Events Team was awarded a Chairman’s Award
in 2008 for their work in supporting local charities. In March the team ran workshops to provide templates and teach-ins to help charities run cost-effective fund raising events and they donated their prize of £250 to The Stuart Feakins Trust.
Faye Taylor of the Barclays Events Team recently ran a 10k race to raise money for the Trust
She raised £170 which she donated to the Trust and chose to use her matched-funding with Barclays to increase this to a fabulous £340!
 A good night was had by all at the The Learning Trust’s Termly quiz night, which took place on Friday 24 October. Reigning champions Exodus (Corporate Governance and Legal) managed to retain their title despite some stiff competition from competitors Fur Coat No Knickers, Monkey Nuts and Sweet FA. The final scores were:
Exodus 92
Fur Coat No Knickers 86
Sweet F A 76
Monkey Nuts 70
All monies raised on the night went to The Stuart Feakins Trust, a charity set up in memory of our former colleague. We raised £40 from team entries but thanks to the kindness of individuals we managed to increase that to £100.
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