Who we are
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Our mission

As a registered charity, Hendred Sports Club is run by volunteers with the aim of:

·      Promoting existing and new amateur sports (we are always open to discussions with groups looking to base new sports and leisure        activities at the Sports Club);

·      Encouraging community participation in healthy recreation; and

·     Providing a focal point for the community to come together at a        sport- and leisure-based hub.

Current facilities include a cricket pitch, football pitch and two tennis courts, together with a pavillion, changing facilities and a licensed bar. 

The Trustees are actively exploring options to improve and develop the facilities at Hendred Sports Club, more details to follow. 

 

Our vision

Transform HSC to be a local Community Hub for Sports and Leisure by raising capital and Investing to make HSC a more attractive facility 
  • Increase participation in a wide range of sports and leisure activities
  • Appeal to young and old, men and women
  • Provide new income streams to make HSC a sustainable organisation


2018 survey results

The purpose of our first survey was to find out which activities and facilities mattered most to the community, helping us to better understand where to place our efforts. This was  especially important as the Trust had only recently been set up.

We had 136 responses evenly divided between adults and juniors.

Additional sports (top 3)
  • Outdoor gym
  • Boot camps
  • Table tennis
Improved facilities (top 3)
  • Increase bar hours
  • Improve parking
  • Increased social events

The results of the survey have allowed the Trustees to include the suggestions in the short and long term objectives of HSC.


Spring update 2020

In the past 18 months we have made good progress:
  • Establishment of HSC as a registered charity (CIO)
  • FA Standard mobile training goals purchased
  • Outdoor Table Tennis table purchased for use in the summer months
  • New Website set up and launched
  • Significant progress made towards sustainable finance security through successful application of 106 funds
Planned in the next 6+ months
  • Establishment of an onsite partnership with a Container Trainer service provider
  • Purchase of a much needed new outfield equipment including tractor and mower
  • Funding for pavilion refurbishment - short term

Our Board of Trustees 

Our Trustees are members of the village community who volunteer to help run the Sports Club. We are passionate about providing and improving sports facilities in the Hendreds. 

The founding trustees were each elected by the Football, Cricket or Tennis Clubs to represent their sport on the board of our registered charity, Hendreds Sports Club. 

Our Board of Trustees are: 
Edward Eyston, Honorary President
David Jones, Chairman
Jerry Bird, Treasurer
Dom McKenna, Cricket Club Rep
Ivan Mulford, Cricket Club Rep
Steve Mulford, Football Club Rep
Duncan Sherman, Tennis Club Rep
Simon John, Tennis Club Rep

Further details about the HSC charity can be found at:
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