Tisbury AGM Minutes For 24/25

Held On 26th April 2023

Location Wyndham Arms @20.00hrs

Member present:

Dean Green (DG) Chairman

David St John (DS) Treasurer

Kieran Castle (KC) Subscription Secretary

Sean Coleman (DB) Match Secretary

Glen Ashton (GA) Environment Advisor

Matt Farrant (MF) Head Bailiff

Becks Ashton (BA) Junior Representative

 

Apologies:                              Declan Morrison President

 

Welcome (DG): I thanked and welcomed all members to the Tisbury Angling Club AGM and announced that the meeting was now in session. This included a reminder to all members of the club’s vision.

Opening Business (DG) Reviewed the objectives and metrics presented at the 24/25 AGM and reminded the members what metric would be used to measure success.

Objective 1:Memebership Growth:  Metric to measure: Retain current members, growth of 10% across all memberships (Not achieved)

Objective 2: Portfolio Growth: Metric to measure: Retain current waters, continue to identify opportunities for new waters (achieved)

Objective 3:Infrastructure: Liasson with landlords to improve current infrastructure, allocation of £5000 (achieved).

(DG) Continued the opening to review the 24/25 year.

Investment in Maintenance

• £5300 Lake improvements
• £1000 New tools, including chainsaw, strimmer, hedge cutter
• 10, 10lb plus Specimen Carp added to Dinton
• Tender Win COOP Local Cause Minimum £1000

Successful Summer and Winter League

• 19 Successful Senior Matches
• 5 Successful Junior Matches
• 1 Successful Festival
• Charity Fishing Match £2,116.52p

ADDITIONAL PORTFOLIO WATERS

• 3 Additional Lakes Ash, Firs and Hillview Todber
• Total Lakes 13

Financially secure

• 2 Year Operating budget

Minutes of last meeting: Committee members have reviewed minutes of previous meeting and approved by the committee.

Matters arising Nil

Committee Vote, (DG) On behalf of the club thanked Dave Burford for his time and support on the committee. Those members present voted on the following officers to run the TAC for the next 12 months

Dean Green (DG) Chairman

David St John (DS) Club Secretary

Adrian Southgate (AS) Club Treasurer

Kieran Castle (KC) Subscription Secretary

Sean Coleman (DB) Match Secretary

Glen Ashton (GA) Environment Advisor

Matt Farrant (MF) Head Bailiff

Becks Ashton (BA) Junior Representative

Current Account Balance Annual report

(DS) gave an update of the club accounts for the period of Dec 23-Dec 24

Financial Summary
• Opening Balance in bank: £13,523.92 as of 01-01-2024
• Opening Balance in cash : £546.90 as of 01-01-2024
• Closing Balance in bank : £13,589.69 as of 31-12-2024
• Closing Balance in cash : £1,754.33 as of 31-12-2024

Income Breakdown
Our income has been generated through various sources, including:
• Total Income : £10,398.77
• Membership Fees (cash): £2,789.92
• Membership fees (stripe) : £7,508.85
• Other Income (returned funds from committee member): £100.00

Expenditure Breakdown
Throughout the year, funds have been allocated towards essential club expenses,
including:
• Total Outgoings : £9,125.57
• Rents payable : £5,422.00
• Trophies : £323.98
• Subscriptions : £667.68
• Printing and Stationary : £58.00
• Fish Purchase : £812.70
• Survey Monkey: £297.00
• Competition Prizes & Gifts: £449.78
• Membership refund : £190.39
• Machinery and Sundries : £661.04
• Lake Maintenance : £243.00

Financial Health & Observations
This year, Tisbury Angling Club has maintained a stable financial position, with
responsible spending ensuring the club’s sustainability. Our income has remained
steady, though we acknowledge the importance of future fundraising efforts to
support growth.

• Exploring new revenue streams, such as sponsorships or merchandise sales.
• Strengthening member engagement through events and promotions.
• Continuing efforts to keep costs manageable while improving facilities.

(DG) spoke about the successful tendering with the Co-op and that although guaranteed income of £1000 over 2 payments that the overall income can be improved by Co-op members voting for TAC local cause. In addition the club will attend local event to to promote the club and to rally support for votes. (If you are reading this please vote)

(DG) Also discussed the idea of establishing TAC as an amateur club and registering with companies house., By being a recognise amateur club it will allow the club to clam gift aid for those members who are PAYE, this would generate additional income.

Membership

(KC) Gave and update of current members:

Total Members 324

Full Members 146

Senior Members 79

Junior Members 79

Spouse Member 7

Full Members and Spouse 12

Senior Members and spouse

Membership analysis 

Full Member 24/25 IS 17% decrease

Senior Member 24/25 IS 4% decrease

Junior membership 24/25 18% increase

March 24. The stats presented does not included those members who have joined during April 2024.

• Overall club growth total growth 23-24 is 47%
• Biggest growth junior membership 23-24 400%
• Assumption reduction of junior members for 24/25

Members present voted on the following Membership Fees

• Full Membership £55.00 (No Change)
• Senior Membership £35.00 (No Change)
• Junior Membership £10.00 (No Change)
• Spouse Membership£17.50 (No Change)
• Full member and Spouse £62.50 Increase £67.50
• Adult Guest Ticket £10.00 Increase £15.00
• Junior Guest Ticket £7.50 Increase (£2.50

Match Fishing

(SC) gave an update on the proposed Summer, Winter and Junior league

11 x Summer League Match’s Starting 1st June 2025

9 x Winter League Match’s Starting 2nd November 2025

4 x Junior League Match’s Starting 22nd June 2025

Presentations 

(SC) congratulated all those who took part in the leagues for 24/25 before presenting the following.

Junior Runner Up Becks Ashton

Junior Winner Ryan Long

Chub Record Dave Burford

David Young Cup Rob Trim

Fred Wall Shield Ian Heydon

Eddie Steven Cup Alan Bonner

Geoff Lambert Shield Dave Burford

John Bell Cup Rob Trimm

Bernie Broom Memorial Shield Bri Trimm

Charity Shield Dave Burford

Eric Lush Cup Rob Trimm

Summer League Runner up Dave Burford

Summer League Winner Old Man Pat

Winter League Runner Up Matt Bell

Winter League Winner Rob Trimm

Overall Runner Up 24/25 Dave Burford

Overall 24/25 Winner Dean Green

 

TAC Objectives 25/26

Objective 1 Continued membership Growth

Metric to be measured against,

• Membership increase
• Maintain financial stability
• Increase Income

Objective 2 Portfolio Growth

Metric to be measured against:

• Identify opportunities to rent/acquire different Waters to support vision.
• Maintain current waters

Objective 3 Club Water Improvements

Metric to be measured against:

• maintain and improve current waters.
• Work parties Wardour and Dinton to maintain current infrastructure

AOB

• Pike Fishing Oct – Mar new rule added to club rules
• Night Fishing U16/U18 new rule added to club rules
• Bailiffs Need additional bailiffs to support committee
• Work Parties attendance poor at work parties, need members to support to maintain objective 3
• Amendment to rules Bait boats not to be used on club waters
• Amendment to rules anglers are to fish their swim out to a distance of half way and be respectful of other members fishing
• Review of bait limits on club waters
• Restocking of silvers into Wardour to be reviewed at next AGM