Rochdale
Borough Social Enterprise and
Co-operative Forum
Minutes of Annual General Meeting 21 May
2013
Petrus Hub 73 Great George Street Rochdale
OL16 1QC
Present: Rick
Walker (Cartwheel Arts, Chair), Zatoon Ahmad (Manchester Credit Union), Nick
Andrews (MoorEnd Development Trust), Steve Bewick (FCUM Radio), Jan Hicks (Fair
For All), Claire Jefferies and Denis Skelton (Petrus), Tanzeem Mahmood (Tanzeem
Co-operative), John Swallow (Community Engagement Pioneers and Youth 21)
In
attendance: Jan Rafter and Lorraine Mark Bell (Metro Moneywise Credit Union), Anna
Charlton (RBH), Andrew Jessop (Associate, Co-operative and social enterprise
support), Andy Wiggans (Associate and Locally Made CIC)
Apologies: Chris
Bailey and Edwina Lennon (Sunshine Care CIC), Liz White (REstore), Jackie
Stewart (Everyday People)
1 Chair’s opening remarks
1.1 Rick
thanked Petrus for providing the venue and Tanzeem Co-operative for the
catering.
2 Minutes of last AGM 15 May 2012
2.1 The
Minutes were approved as a correct record.
3 Financial statements for 2012
3.1 Steve
presented the income and expenditure account highlighting income from
Membership fees and grant from the Co-operative Area Committee, main item of expenditure
on International Year of Co-operatives celebrations, and a loss of £185.42 for
the year. On the balance sheet, he said the debtor item had not been received and
creditors had been paid, other than Link4Life. The balance carried forward was £917.78.
Members noted the statements.
3.2 Rick
raised the matter of payment to Andy J for organising meetings and events.
Members referred the matter to the Management Committee to consider.
4 Appointment of auditor
4.1 Members
decided that there was no need for an independent scrutiny of accounts.
5 2012 Annual Report
5.1 Andy J presented
the Annual Report about the Forum’s activities promoting co-operatives and
social enterprises, meeting the needs of its Members, developing opportunities,
and working with others. Lorraine and Anna expressed an interest in becoming
Members. Andy W referred to Salford University’s proposed ‘Centre for social
business’ and offered to explore opportunities for the Forum. Members accepted
the offer. Nick reported that MoorEnd Trust had a licence to use Hare Hill
House for small business units that would be available for social enterprises.
Rick asked about the community energy group’s demand on the Forum’s resources. Andy
J said it would be self governing. Members approved the Annual Report.
5 Nomination and election of Management
Committee
5.1 Jan, Nick
and Rick confirmed that they were retiring from the Management Committee but
wished to nominate themselves for re-election and Claire said she wanted to
nominate herself for election. Andy J explained that, as the maximum number of
Management Committee Members is fifteen and there are three serving Members,
there are more than enough places for the four candidates. Claire, Jan, Nick
and Rick were, therefore deemed elected.
6 Use of surplus
6.1 Rick confirmed
that the Forum had not made a surplus.
7 Any other business
7.1 Members
noted the opportunities to be part of Hornets’ ‘Co-operatives Clash’ on 2 June
and ‘Rochdale Co-operatives’ Day on 22 June.
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