Committee Meeting March 2026

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Mar 31
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🧠 Committee Meeting Summary – 31 March 2026

Our committee met on 31 March 2026 to review upcoming activities, safeguarding matters, fundraising plans and preparations for our AGM. Here’s a quick round‑up of what’s happening across Headway Huddersfield & District.

🔒 Safeguarding Updates

Two ongoing cases were reviewed, with support being coordinated through legal and therapeutic routes. No new concerns were raised.

📅 AGM – Wednesday 1 April 2026

Final preparations are complete, including:

Treasurer and Chairman’s reports
Catering and room setup
A post‑AGM poetry session led by Jenny

Committee changes were noted, with thanks to those stepping down and encouragement offered to members considering their roles.

🏠 Drop‑In Sessions (April–July)

April

AGM
Poetry session
Chatty Corner

May

Hats for Headway – hat‑making and photos

June

Guest speaker or financial wellbeing session (TBC)

July

Wild West–themed craft activity ahead of the Summer Ball

🚐 Monthly Outings & Activities

Coming Up

April: Bagshaw Museum, Batley (awaiting confirmation)
May: Pétanque at Greenhead Park
16 May: Plant sale at Lindley Methodist Church
July: Canal barge trip
August: ABI Games, Worcester
October: Yorkshire & Humber Branch Activity Day

March Review

Our planned cinema trip was disrupted by venue issues, but an alternative space was secured at Simply Moving and Sleeping in Elland. A future seasonal film event is being explored.

🤠 Summer Ball – 2 July 2026

Planning is well underway for our Wild West Casino Summer Ball at Greenhead Masonic Hall.

Confirmed Sponsors

Headline Sponsor: Fletchers Solicitors
Casino Tables: MedBrief
Entertainment: UKHSG

A professional line‑dancing instructor has been booked, and Early Bird tickets are available until 30 April.

🎓 Study Day – 30 September 2026 (TBC)

A site visit to the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre is scheduled. Catering and sponsorship options are being explored, with tickets expected to be £35.

💙 Fundraising & Grants

France & Associates will host their charity Golf Day again in September.
SP Therapy will run their virtual Coast‑to‑Coast challenge, with proceeds shared across branches.
Additional grant opportunities are being monitored.
A venue is being sourced for the Yorkshire Brain Injury Forum networking event.

📣 Other Updates

New pop‑up banners are still required.
The group business plan meeting will be rearranged.
Attendance statistics for 2025 were shared.
A thank‑you card will be signed at the AGM.