Chair's Report 2011

The Board of Trustees recognise and want to thank the staff team and volunteers for a fantastic year, with a number of noteworthy achievements, K-Kats continue to produce outstanding performances at both the Christmas show and with the Royal Ballet.

The Summer Ball saw huge success, with the masquerade theme being very popular and a growth in the number of attendees. The Holiday Scheme continues to be well supported, we have seen an increase in Streetwise, Parents Group and a wide range of engagement projects resulting in our staff working with over 2000 young people, and we have a lot to celebrate.

2010/11 bought a number of challenges to the team at Sutton Coldfield YMCA. Like other partner charities, we have been faced with the economic issues brought about by the global financial crisis. As usual we have displayed a high level of resilience and managed to successfully steer our way through difficult situations and have begun to realise our potential to grow and expand the excellent support we provide for the community of Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

The Trustees and I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of our CEO, Deputy CEO and Staff of Sutton Coldfield for their overwhelming commitment during the period of uncertainty. We have a staff team second to none, on behalf of the Board I want to formally record our gratitude for the way they managed to keep the work going in spite of the many personal pressures, which is a testament to their professionalism.

I also want to thank all our volunteers, which includes the Board of Trustees, without their support we would not be able to deliver this level of service to young people and their families.

We say farewell to a three key staff members, Sharon Coton, Heidi Bentley and Laura Armstrong, and wish them well in their future careers.

Finally, I would like to thank all our funders and partners for their continued support and their faith in the team to use the resources provided to benefit the whole community.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing

God Bless!
Judith Miller

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