| |
2007 |
2006 |
|
Incoming resources: |
£ |
£ |
|
Voluntary Income:
|
|
|
|
Subscriptions - officers |
1,957 |
2,205 |
|
Subscriptions - soldiers |
13,044 |
13,626 |
|
Subscriptions - retired |
170 |
85 |
|
Tax refunds - subs
|
4,235 |
4,626
|
|
Sundry credits |
3,157 |
1,599
|
| |
22,563 |
22141 |
| |
|
|
|
Investment income:
|
|
|
|
Bank and deposit interest |
346 |
441
|
|
Investment dividends and Interest |
32,053 |
28.178
|
| |
32,399 |
28,619
|
|
Incoming resources from charitable activities:
|
|
|
|
Army Benevolent Fund grants
|
43,625 |
43.328
|
|
Grant returned to Association |
1,978 |
2.390 |
|
Reunion income |
8,145 |
7.175
|
| |
53,748 |
52,893
|
| |
|
|
|
Total Incoming resources |
108,710 |
103,653
|
| |
|
|
|
Resources expended:
|
|
|
|
Cost of generating voluntary Income:
|
|
|
|
Estate agents fees re Kirkwood bequest |
996 |
1,725
|
|
Investment management costs:
|
|
|
|
Nominee and broker’s fees |
3,073 |
4,699
|
| |
|
|
|
Charitable activities: |
|
|
|
Grants - The Rifles Charity |
16,500
|
|
|
Grants - Benevolent - individuals |
72,127 |
75,720
|
|
Grants refunded to Army Benevolent Fund |
1,928 |
- |
|
Grants - Branches |
1,700 |
2,000
|
|
Grants - Other |
1,061 |
20
|
|
Grants - Reunions |
15,683 |
13,025
|
|
Grants - Al ranks party |
5,000 |
- |
|
Donations to Army Benevolent Fund
|
- |
5,000
|
|
Regimental Wreaths |
1,394 |
1,117
|
|
Annual newsletter |
6,000 |
5,731
|
|
Presentations |
- |
11
|
|
Inter Charity adjustment (page 8) |
1,972 |
846
|
|
Travel and committee expenses |
386 |
550
|
|
Printing and stationery |
39 |
90
|
|
Postage |
805 |
1,270
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses |
1,364 |
65
|
|
Insurance premiums |
174 |
174 |
|
Advertising |
74
|
187 |
| |
126.207 |
105.806
|
| |
|
|
|
Total resources expended |
130,276 |
112,230
|
| |
|
|
|
Net outgoing resources for the year
|
(21,566) |
(8,577)
|
|
Profit on sale of investments
|
7,261
|
53,348
|
| |
|
|
|
Net realised (expenditure) income for the year |
(14305) |
44,771 |
|
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|
13TH
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION OF THE ROYAL
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BERKSHIRE AND WILTSHIRE REGIMENT
Minutes of the 13th AGM held at
1000hrs on Sunday 15th July 2007 in The Wardrobe Garden –
Salisbury Office.
Present:
Brigadier PE O’R-B
Davidson-Houston CBE President
Col
(Retd) S J Oxlade MBE Chairman
Members
of the Executive Committee
Members
of the Regimental Association
Lt Col
SJ Venus MBE Association
Secretary
Lt Col J Denley
Meeting
Secretary
Apologies:
None
received
1.The Chairman gave a warm welcome to the President and all members
attending.
ITEM 1 - MINUTES OF THE 12TH AGM & MATTERS ARISING
2.The Minutes of the 12th AGM held in Salisbury on 9 Jul 06 were accepted as
a true record and the Chairman signed the Minute Book.
3.There were no matters arising.
ITEM 2 - REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS & INCOME &
EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 1 APR 06 – 31 MAR 07
4.Lt Col Venus stated that the accounts were published in the 2007
Association Newsletter and that we were in a better state than the year
before. They had been approved by the Regimental Trustees.
5.There were no questions or points raised about the accounts.
ITEM 3 - BENEVOLENCE 2006/2007
6.Lt Col Venus reported that benevolence continued to rise and that members
had benefited by £29k from the Regiment and £31k from the ABF in the year
and this covered 176 cases, excluding nursing home fees and annuities.
7.He then explained about the new benevolence arrangements set up by the
Rifles. From 1st August all benevolence was to come from the Rifles
Benevolence to which our association had contributed. From that date
allowances for each case will rise from the current £200 limit to £750.
8.Members attending were encouraged to inform the relevant county office of
former members of our Regiment and their widows if they heard of any
requiring financial assistance or support.
ITEM 4 - NOMINATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
9.Lt Col Venus mentioned that two members will run out of time on this years
Executive Committee:
Tony Eagles (Gloucester) John Bartlett (Bristol)
10.He reminded the meeting that it is up to branches to nominate members to
the Executive Committee
11.The Chairman thanked the Executive Committee for their support and hard
work throughout the year.
ITEM 5 - REUNIONS 2008
12.The Chairman reminded the meeting of the planned reunions for 2008:
a. Gloucester (+ Bristol) 29/30 Mar
b. Devizes 1 Jun
c. Salisbury 12/13 Jul
d. Reading 26/27 Jul
13.The Chairman then outlined plans for the 50th Anniversary of the DERR
which will take place on 6/7 June 2009 on the Isle of Wight. All will be
notified of final plans.
ITEM 6 – VISIT TO 1 RIFLES AT CHEPSTOW
14.The Chairman reported that he had spoken to the Commanding Officer, Lt
Col David Brown, and explained that they were planning a Friday event to
include visits to parts of the battalion, stands and an evening social
activity.
15.A question was raised from the floor as to how the association will be
told of the details.
16.It was agreed that it will be advertised on the website and that the
County Offices will inform all Branch Secretaries so that information can be
passed around.
ITEM 7 – RGBW ASSOCIATION WEBSITE.
17.The Chairman explained that the website had been revised and that the
address was now:
www.rgbw-association.org.uk
18.He explained that each Branch will have it’s own page and encouraged all
to use the website which will become more and more the ideal method of
exchanging information and advertising events.
ITEM 8 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS
19.The President thanked the Chairman for taking on the role from Col
Crichton Wakelin and then spent a few minutes briefing the meeting on the
Rifles.
20.He highlighted the fact that the Rifles consisted of 7 Battalions of
which 5 were regular and 2 TA with some 12000 cadets capbadged the Rifles.
He explained the 4 Pillars of Regulars, TA, Cadets & Associations which were
recognised as the strength of the Regiment. He was keen that we should look
after and support the 4 Pillars.
21.He outlined his role as “Colonel The Rifles (South) with responsibilities
for Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire
as well as the City of Winchester on behalf of the Col Comdt. The Regiment
has set off at a face pace and all Battalions except I Rifles (Afghanistan
in 2006) will have operational tours in Afghanistan and Iraq this year. And
this included support from TA Riflemen and TA Companies. Sadly their were
casualties but The President was able to report high morale as he had
attended funerals where wounded has expressed a desire to return to their
units in theatre.
22.He reminded all that 1 Rifles who currently had the bulk of RGBW and D &
D soldiers were moving to Beachley Barracks, Chepstow shortly to become part
of 3 Commando Brigade. However all the Battalions now had ex RGBW amongst
them. Additional 4 Rifles were located (Bulford) in one of our Counties. He
explained the new concept for basing the Battalions. Hr considered that The
Rifles had launched well and reported that Cpl “Chalky” White from 1 Rifles
had just won the Queens Medal at Bisley.
23.In Conclusion he stated that his role was to ensure we were all bound
together as part of the 4 Pillars.
24.The Chairman then thanked Lt Col John Venus for all his work over the
last 10 years inn support of the Association and asked that this thanks be
recorded in the minutes. Members from the floor added their thanks.
25.Tony Eagles (Gloucester) stated that he was happy that the Presidential
Citation was to be laid up in Gloucester Cathedral and wanted this recorded.
26.Toby North recognised the work of the Wardrobe and Museum Trustees with a
refurbished DERR badge and brass plaque showing the history of the Wardrobe.
27.Ray Povey reported that he was organising a reunion in Malta in 2008 for
those who are interested.
28.Lofty Graham asked about the future locations of Battalions with
reference to 1 Rifles. PDH explained the centre of mass was gradually
changing as soldiers and officers moved around the Battalions. W e are
fortunate to have Regular & TA Battalions in our Counties. He recognised
that we would focus on 1 Rifles but reminded all that our Regiment is The
Rifles as a whole and within the 4 Pillars.
29.Bill Sherman (West Wilts Branch) discussed their attendance at a recent
Veterans’ Week and emphasised support to the Rifles and that we will survive
better by interaction between branches. He then explained the “sponsored
trees” in the National Arboretum and thought we should investigate the
improvement of the names and regiment plaques and that it was worth a visit.
30.There being no further discussion the Chairman ended the meeting at 1045.
Lt Col[Retd] J Venus Association Secretary SJ Oxlade Lt Col [Retd] Chairman
Date:
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Change of Address
If you change your home address, e-mail address, home phone number
etc. please remember to tell us so that your records at RHQ can be updated
and we can maintain contact with you.
You can
do this online just click here
Membership
Irrespective of rank, full membership of the RGBW Regimental
Association is open to all serving or former members of the
Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment - Gloucestershire
Regiment - Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment Royal Berkshire Regiment -
Wiltshire Regiment. [whether Regular, Territorial, Wartime or National
Service] Full membership also includes adult instructors of the C.C.F and
A.C.F units. Associate membership is available to those Servicemen and Women
who have served in other arms and service units attached to our former
Regiments.
Friends and family members are also welcome as Branch Associate Members.
For full details of membership and entitlements can be read in the
Constitution of the Association.
Joining the Association
If you were a member of the Regimental Association of one of our
former Regiments prior to the amalgamation in 1994 your membership was
transferred to the RGBW Association at that time. In recent years most personnel joined as life
members whilst serving via their contribution to the days pay scheme.
If you are not currently a member and would like to join, or are unsure if
you became a member whilst serving click here
Benevolence
One of the principal aims of the association is: Relieving, either generally
or individually, past and present members of the Regiment and the former
Regiments and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or
distress. If you become aware of members in such need please bring it
to the attention of your appropriate County Office. See address details
above. For former Glosters, RGBW contact the Gloucester office. For DERR
R.Berks and Wiltshires, contact Salisbury.
Shop
on line.
Both of our Regimental museums, the
Soldiers of
Gloucestershire and the
Wardrobe Salisbury have online
shopping
facilities for Badges, Ties, Books, Plaques, gifts, regimental memorabilia
and much more.
Museums
Both the
Soldiers of Gloucestershire and the
Wardrobe
Salisbury museums allow free access to members of the Regimental
Association on production of a membership card.
Services Provided by our Members
On leaving the army many of our members have retrained in civilian life and
set up business in their own rights. It makes sense therefore to maintain a
directory of these businesses promoting the services trades, professions
offered so that we can give first consideration to one of our own before
looking elsewhere.
Click here to visit the directory
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ASSOCIATION COUNCIL MEETING AND AGM 2008