Chair's Foreword

Growth

Friar Park Millennium Centre(FPMC) had its most successful year to date during April 2010-April 2011, seeing a rapid level of growth in developing the organisation as a Local Neighbourhood Community Hub. I am pleased to be able to report a massive increase in activity levels recording a total of 64,521 attendances in community activities(1 person taking part in an activity for one session with a duration of at least one hour) and a growth of T.O. from £174,649 to £337,027 (showing a year-to-year annual growth rate of 93%) We were very fortunate to be supported by a number of funders to whom we are sincerely grateful for investing in our community and supporting this growth. Funder’s investments are highlighted throughout the report and I would take this opportunity of thanking them for their contributions which have been crucial in enhancing our growth and supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.

FPMC Community Action

In reflecting on a very busy year it has been a great pleasure to see once again an increase in the number of volunteers who have come forward to offer their help across a wide range of projects. Our Big event on 10th April celebrating Diversity and Community Action saw over thirty awards being given out for their contributions, towards making Friar Park a better place to live and work.

FPMC Mission

We have continued to strive towards our mission statement:-
“To work with partners to improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Friar Park”

Values

In working towards our mission we have continued to standby our five underpinning core values of :-
• Equality/Diversity;
• Community Development /Empowerment;
• Partnership working;
• Innovation
• Ward / Neighbourhood based service delivery.

Review 2011

This annual review provides a snapshot summary of the work we have undertaken during the last financial year in pursuing our mission and is analysed to cover the following eight sections or thematic areas- 1. People, 2.Places,3. Health, 4.Prosperity, 5.Knowledge, 6.Safety , and 7. Harmony,8. Partnerships 9. Information which we have adopted on our newly developed website which can be visited at:- ThisisFriarPark.com

Thanks

In conclusion I would like to convey my thanks to everyone who have been so helpful during the period of the review including Colleagues on the Board; Funders, Partners; Staff; Volunteers; and all Project Participants from our community who have taken throughout the year for your ongoing support. Though we look forward to a changing environment in the coming twelve months I feel confident that we are now well placed to meet the challenges and to continue in our endeavours to make Friar Park a better place to live and work.

Councillor Simon Hackett (FPMC Chair).