Trustees annual report
Below is the chairman's report for period 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009. A full copy of the report is available by clicking on the link below or by contacting the centre.
Chairman’s Report:
It is my pleasure to present you with our Annual Report for 2008 / 2009.
Our Year in review …
The current economic crisis is undoubtedly a challenging time for our customers, and for our Charity. Uncertainty as to what the future holds will mean that we need to be responsive to the needs of those that may require our services, whilst acknowledging that cost may be an issue.
As in previous years, we remain resolute in our commitment to provide excellent services to people who have a need. Our ultimate aim is to deliver those services closer to our clients whenever possible and at a practical cost.
We await changes that will inevitably occur once the new ‘One Cornwall’ administration settles, and has time to review the services it provides. We hope to develop closer working relations with the department for Adult Care and Support.
The Centre has had representation within the recent review of how wheelchair services are provided to people in Cornwall by the NHS. We will continue to monitor how the changes impact on provision and be prepared to challenge any shortfall we see in service delivery.
Funding from the DfT to support our work means that our customers continue to be shielded from the true costs involved when undertaking assessment. Therefore, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Centre Manager in his on-going efforts to negotiate this support and to thank the DfT for this funding.
And finally …
I would like to again thank the Friends, all our volunteers and donors for the continued confirmation of their support. Without this support our work would be so much harder. The Friends have now disbanded having raised a considerable sum towards the support of the Centre. I would like to especially acknowledge the efforts of Sue Mantle for her important role. On behalf of the Centre Trustees many, many thanks.
We remain committed to the services delivered to our clients and welcome all comments and ideas as to how we might continue to deliver these, or how we might develop new initiatives that will improve the independence of disabled people.
Steve Paget MBE
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Cornwall Mobility Centre Annual Report 2008-2009
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