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    Contact list for Surrey

    Chairman
    Paul Taylor
    Tel: 0208 686 7942
    Treasurer
    Martin Vincent
    Secretary
    Frank Tett
    Tel: 020 8661 0111
    Honorary president
    John Inverdale

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    Introduction to the Regional Committee.

    Surrey Spoon has been in existence in one form or another for over 20 years. Hampshire Region and more recently Sussex Region were formed out of the original area, leaving us with the county of Surrey and the South West London areas which border onto the county.

    As is the case with most Spoon regions, we draw our support from those who have an interest in rugby at whatever level and age! We are presently striving to build our contacts with grass roots clubs. We are developing an ongoing relationship with Harlequins, and also, of course, with Esher (our Honorary President's club). We are furthering our links with Surrey rugby veterans and hope to host an event in autumn 2013.

    Over the past 10 years, Surrey Spoon has made available nearly £350,000 for projects to help disadvantaged children in Surrey. We are very proud of this achievement and want to continue to raise funds so that we can do more. The list below shows how widespread these projects are throughout Surrey with diverse types of equipment and buildings being funded to help the different needs of the children at each establishment.

    Our Honorary President for the past 14 years is John Inverdale. John has an incredibly busy schedule with his broadcasting career, but always seems to find time to put Spoon events in his diary - and never lets us down! His input into the fund raising activities Surrey Region have undertaken is incalculable - it's always a great evening when John is hosting it and his repartee with some of the speakers is legendary! His speaking skills make project openings a special occasion and he willingly (well mostly, the zip wire was a bit of a challenge!) tests out the equipment we have provided with the children.

    Paul Taylor succeeded David Jackson as Chairman of the Surrey Committee on 1st April 2013. Paul is the senior partner of Kings Mill Partnership (kmp), a Croydon based firm of Chartered Accountants. He has been a member of Wooden Spoon for very many years and the treasurer for the past 10 years and has enjoyed participating in many of the events organized in Surrey - becoming a member of the committee was a good way of giving something back to the Charity. Martin Vincent took over the position of Honorary Treasurer from Paul Taylor when he became Chairman. He too is a Chartered Accountant working in industry. David Jackson continues to be an active committee member and has responsibility for lising with Wentworth golf club where we are the nominated charity for 2013.

    The remainder of the committee consists of Frank Tett as Secretary, Brian Hodges (the National Development Director - Capital Projects), John Hampton, Alan Jenkins, and Julian Bradshaw. Each has a responsibility for an aspect of what we are trying to achieve, and brings expertise and enthusiasm to the regular committee meetings.

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    Project List

    Applicant organisation Project name Project classification Date opened Wooden Spoon's commitment
    I CAN Meath School Woodland Activity Centre Equipment and Activity Aids In Progress £38,000
    Portesbery School Outdoor Gym Sports and Activity Areas 5 Feb 13 £9,440
    The Ridgeway Community School, Adventure Play Area Playgrounds 8 Nov 11 £12,000
    Perseid School (formerly St Ann's School) Sensory Studio Sensory Gardens / Rooms 1 Oct 11 £15,000
    CHASE Hospice Family Apartment Buildings & Extensions 21 Sep 10 £10,150
    St Joseph's Sensory Studio Sensory Gardens / Rooms 14 Sep 10 £15,000
    Wandle Valley School Wandle Valley School, Music Studio Equipment and Activity Aids 17 Jun 09 £7,000
    St Philip's School Fitness Trail Adventure Trails 17 Mar 09 £15,100
    Jigsaw School Sensory Room and Play Room Sensory Gardens / Rooms 30 Jan 09 £24,200
    The Diamond Riding Centre Three horses Equipment and Activity Aids 7 Dec 08 £10,000
    Gosden House School Outdoor playground and equipment Playgrounds 24 Apr 08 £40,400
    Rutherford School Quiet Room Soft Play / R&R Rooms 23 Jan 08 £24,000
    Trinity Leatherhead Family Centre Multi-purpose Family Area Buildings & Extensions 8 Nov 06 £22,200
    White Lodge Centre, Chertsey Sensory Garden Playgrounds 19 Jun 06 £15,000
    The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Play Area Playgrounds 16 May 06 £25,400
    Strathmore School Sensory Room Sensory Gardens / Rooms 14 Nov 05 £10,000
    The Old Pheasantry Adventure Playground Playgrounds 7 Jun 05 £15,500
    The Ridgeway Community School, Ball Court and Wheelchair Swing Equipment and Activity Aids 15 Oct 04 £13,900
    (Re: Eastwick Drive) Rainbow Trust, Claire House Renewal and refitting of utility room Buildings & Extensions 23 Mar 04 £5,000
    Woodlands School Physiotherapy Unit Buildings & Extensions 8 Feb 03 £40,000
    Dovers Green School Play Area Playgrounds 11 Nov 02 £13,100
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    Surrey Projects
    The Surrey region have been responsible for all the projects listed above and have had the honour of two of them - a Quiet Room at Rutherford School in Croydon and The Harry Watts Outdoor Playground at Gosden School in Bramley - being opened by our Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal. Both of which were wonderful occasions and we are very grateful to Her Royal Highness for giving of her time so generously, appreciated by every single person present.

    We have on the table at the moment a number of projects which we are investigating and will hopefully come to fruition during the course of the next 12 months. Not only do we need to study all these proposals carefully, we need to be sure that we have the resources necessary to help them achieve their objectives.

    Activities
    The Surrey committee embarked on some new and exciting fund raising events in 2012-2013. An extremely successful Emerald Ball was held the at Duchess's stand on Epsom Downs to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Our annual Sportsman's dinner was held on 28th February at Esher Rugby Club where Bill Beaumont, Chairman of the R.F.U, was the guest speaker. Our Regional Golf Day was held on 28th March at the RAC with over 25 teams competing. Later in the year we are hoping to launch a new luncheon with representatives from the veterans sides from many local Surrey rugby Clubs.

    TNT Support
    As a way of saying thank you to TNT, one of the largest sponsors of Spoon, we host meetings for the staff of local TNT offices at some of the projects where funds have been utilised. The TNT staff are shown round the School and particularly what Spoon has provided there, and are without exception amazed at what they see is being provided for the children to whom these schools are such a very important part of their lives. They return back to their depots with a renewed and determined vigour to raise even more money individually for this wonderful charity called Wooden Spoon!

    YOU CAN HELP!
    All of this, of course, is ultimately about the support we are able to give to disadvantaged children in Surrey. Since the region was formed in the very early years of Spoon's existence, we have funded projects across the county to the tune of over £670,000, helping children who are physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged. We would welcome anyone who would be prepared to assist us in organising events, reviewing projects, keeping in contact with rugby clubs or just to input ideas to our committee Even if you are not able to find the time to do that, if you are not already a member, do join Spoon and help to stir smiles and make a difference

    Wooden Spoon Administrative Office

    115-117 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3PD. Telephone: 01252 773720 | Fax: [currently not available] | email: charity@woodenspoon.com

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    Reg Charity in England and Wales No: 326691, Scotland No: SC039247

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