per annum out of dividend income, donations and from the sale of some of our investments. Over the years the Trust has, with skilful fund management under the eye of Peter Franklin (46-50) and Ted Swaysland (44-48), so far succeeded in out- performing the market. This has been achieved despite our actual annual income from all sources falling short of the grants we have made to the Club, amounting in the past five years to some £360,000. The shortfall in itself emphasises the continuing need for further donations. It is becoming ever more apparent, however, that the premises themselves need repairing and updating, in particular so that they can be let to provide a more secure level of income. The Hollington Club itself energetically seeks to raise funds (some £48,508 in the past year) in order to maintain and extend its activities. Links with the College The Trust is run by a committee of OAs, together with most valued support from the Master and the Chaplain. We are most pleased that the Trust has once again become one of the beneficiaries of the College’s charitable giving. Links with the College have also provided ready practical help when needed. We are now hoping to foster stronger links by arranging regular visits by boys at the College. OAs can help too. Many of the committee have been in post for a very long time and it would be good if we could to find some younger members, especially if they have financial expertise. Tributes We record our thanks to all the dedicated staff at the Club under the skilful leadership of ‘SJ’ and to the directors of both charities for their time and very valued support. We are also most grateful to our regular OA subscribers and those who donate at dinners and similar occasions and on whose subscriptions we recover Gift Aid. Jeremy Baker (53-60) Chairman, DCM Hollington Trust
the opportunity to meet old friends and make new acquaintances in friendly and familiar surroundings. As the Lodge is a member of the Public Schools Lodges Council, members and their guests may attend the annual PSLC Festival which rotates around the schools of the member Lodges, giving attendees the opportunity to enjoy guided tours around some of the leading schools in the country. Last year the festival was hosted on a blazing June day by Winchester and this year it will be hosted by Felsted. The Lodge is in good heart and has received a number of expressions of interest from young OAs, some of whom are considering becoming Freemasons and some who have been initiated into their University Lodge and would like to become joining members of the OA Lodge. Both are equally welcome. If you would like to find out more about the Lodge and/or Freemasonry in general, please contact the Secretary for more details. Jeremy Davies (59-68) Secretary jeremygdavies @ gmail.com The DCM Hollington Trust exists to provide funding for The Hollington Club, founded over 100 years ago as the College Mission. The Club has its own committee and provides sporting and educational facilities for both boys and girls in Camberwell. It is open to all young people and relies upon the continued support of the College and of the Trust. The endowment has, however, been shrinking over recent years since the income generated in these difficult economic times has had to be supplemented with regular injections of capital. All money donated or covenanted to the Trust goes to benefit the Club. The Nature of the Trust The Trust owns the Club premises in Camberwell, as well as a portfolio of investments built up from the College Mission collections and from OA donations and legacies. This has enabled the Trust to pay regular grants to the Club of some £72,000 Hollington Club & DCM Hollington Trust www.hollingtonyouthcentre.org.uk
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