Forest Hill Methodist Church and Centre - Officer Recommendation
MAIN PROGRAMME GRANT: OFFICER RECOMMENDATION SHEET FOR 2011– 2014 General Information Full name of organisation Forest Hill Methodist Church and Centre Address Normanton Street, Forest Hill, SE23 2DS Ward locaed: Ward(s) served Perry Vale Perry Vale Last AGM held: LBL reps on management committee March 2011 Officer not in attendance If registered charity/Company, when returns are due to regulatory body and have they been submitted on time: Exempt charity (x65308) Amount requested: Grant level recommended: £0 £4,770.50 Purpose of grant: Towards a part time Community co-ordinator to co-ordinate local groups and initiatives. Also running costs towards the centre. Themes include Building Social Capital, CYP and Communities that Care. Request is for 2.5 years.
Organisational details Services provided by the organisation As a Christian organisation aiming to show gods love in the community, the centre wishes to address issues of inclusiveness, diversity and unity. It is also interested in people making positive contributions to the community. Main activities are managing a community centre which supports a range of community services for the benefit of the community. Services include • Parent / carer and toddler drop in • Four uniformed groups for young girls. • Fellowship for over 55’s. Younger members also join for intergenerational activities
Performance against general criteria The Forest Hill Methodist Centre Management committee has a total of 17 members who constitute the church council, also group reps such as the Girl Guide personnel. A couple of members are married. (The church Minister and her husband) The Minister and one other are also employees.
The Minister assumes responsibility for directing the day to day management of various activities. This work is assisted by stewards, project leaders and coordinators. Project and financial updates are rendered to the Church Council, which meets quarterly. The Minister is therefore responsible to the Church
Organisational details Services provided by the organisation As a Christian organisation aiming to show gods love in the community, the centre wishes to address issues of inclusiveness, diversity and unity. It is also interested in people making positive contributions to the community. Main activities are managing a community centre which supports a range of community services for the benefit of the community. Services include • Parent / carer and toddler drop in • Four uniformed groups for young girls. • Fellowship for over 55’s. Younger members also join for intergenerational activities
Performance against general criteria The Forest Hill Methodist Centre Management committee has a total of 17 members who constitute the church council, also group reps such as the Girl Guide personnel. A couple of members are married. (The church Minister and her husband) The Minister and one other are also employees.
The Minister assumes responsibility for directing the day to day management of various activities. This work is assisted by stewards, project leaders and coordinators. Project and financial updates are rendered to the Church Council, which meets quarterly. The Minister is therefore responsible to the Church