Responding to Community Needs Susan Lankester

Braughing Playing Fields Association Trust Established in the 1960s by a group of Braughing residents to provide a safe, open area for the use of the whole community. Raised money to purchase freehold land and build a community hall and sports field. Protected this investment by forming a Charitable Trust – now known as The Braughing Playing Field Association Trust. Registered Charity.

Aims of the Trust The aims of the Trust are to provide : High standard recreational facilities for all members of the community A safe desirable outdoor environment An indoor facility for members of the local community

Trustees and Management Committee Management Committee  Chair  Secretary  Treasurer  3 Trustees Full Board  Management Committee  Trustee representatives from all affiliated clubs / organisations

Affiliated Clubs Braughing Cricket Club Hares Youth Football Club Braughing Tennis Club Braughing Carpet Bowls 1 st Standon & Puckeridge Guides

Responding to Community Needs Activities for Young People Activities for Older People Community Activities Building Improvements

Activities for Young People Braughing Colts Cricket Club * Sportivate Funding * Active Colts section Hares Youth Football Club * Funding for Goal Posts * Changing Room Refurbishment EHDC Summer Activities Fund * Cricket * Football * Tennis

Activities for Older People EHDC Silver Sunday Lunch EHDC Community Activities Fund – Trip for older People

Community Activities Community Treasure Hunt Community Consultations

Fundraising / Building Improvements Section 106 Funds Awards for All Funding Fundraising Activities Facilities Hiring / Events