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August 26, 2024

AGM 2024

by Matt Russell

Notice is hereby given that the 2024 AGM of Welsh Fencing will be held on 24th November 2024. It will be a hybrid meeting, details of which will be published on the Welsh Fencing website 28 days before the meeting, along with the statutory notices.

November 28, 2023

AGM 2023

by Elaine Corcoran

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Sunday, 26th November.. 

Please see the documents below.

September 02, 2023

Board Resignation - Lyn Robinson

by Matt Russell

This is to announce that Lyn Robinson has resigned from the Board of Welsh Fencing with immediate effect.

The Board would like to thank Lyn for the huge amount of dedication, passion and support for the sport of fencing here in Wales over many years.

Her sense of fun is infectious, and anyone who has worked, fenced with, fenced against, or just spend time with Lyn will appreciate everything she has given to the sport.

On behalf of the fencing community here in Wales, and all your fencing friends across the world, we wish you all the very best.

August 31, 2023

Welsh Fencing Executive Committee

by Mark Ridsdale

Please find below full details of the Executive Board of Welsh Fencing. To send any of us a message, please email using the email addresses listed.

November 27, 2022

AGM 2022

by Mark Ridsdale

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Sunday, 27th November.. 

Please see the documents below.

December 05, 2021

Director Appointment

by Mark Ridsdale

Under the terms of the Articles of Welsh Fencing, the following Directors were required to resign this year:

  • Vice Chairman - Allan Banks
  • Director - Peter Stewart

Following a call for nominations, both Allan and Peter were nominated to serve again. 

As no further nominations were received, I can report that both Allan and Peter are elected for a further term in office.

 

December 05, 2021

Exec Board Update

by Mark Ridsdale

I can announce that Peter Stewart has tendered his resignation from the Executive Board, with immediate effect.

I would like to thank him for his many years of unstinting hard work on behalf of Fencing in Wales. 

Mark Ridsdale
Chairman.

December 05, 2021

Honorary Secretary

by Exec Board

The Board would like to announce the appointment of Lyn Robinson to the role of Honorary Secretary.  

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Hilary for her extensive work over the last four years.  Time for a break, Hilary!

December 05, 2021

Honorary Secretary

I can report that Lyn Robinson has resigned from this role, with effect from from 27th November.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to say a big 'thank-you' for the effort that she has expended, and the work she has done.

Thank you, Lyn!

December 05, 2021

Company Articles

by Mark Ridsdale

Company Limited by Guarantee

Welsh Fencing is a limited company (limited by guarantee). This type of limited company is commonly used for a club or an association. This will have limited liability - the liability of its members being limited to the amount each member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up, normally £1.

December 05, 2021

Sport Wales Capability Framework

by Mark Ridsdale

Self Certification

Sport Wales report the following: "To ensure that we are investing public money responsibly, together with partners we have developed a new Capability Framework to support the continuous improvement of organisations so that they are best prepared to achieve their potential. In order for us to have confidence, we require you to meet the Essential Requirements below by March 2020. Please self-certify that your organisation has the following Essential Requirements".

Welsh Fencing have self-certified as follows:

November 29, 2021

AGM 2021

by Mark Ridsdale

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Sunday, 28th November.. 

Please see the documents below.

November 27, 2020

AGM 2020

by Exec Board

The 2020 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Sunday, 29th November.. 

Please see the documents below.

July 13, 2020

Director Resignation

by Mark Ridsdale

Alun Boore has resigned his position with immediate effect.

We intend to recruit a replacement Director through the standard AGM process, advertised here: AGM 2018 Request for Nominations

July 13, 2020

Welsh Fencing Welfare Officer

by Mark Ridsdale

The Board would like to send a big 'thank you' to Jayne Clays, who has recently stood down from the role of Regional Welfare Officer.  The Board are considering how best to replace Jayne, and are currently in discussions with SportWales and BFA.  Jayne's role will be fulfilled by the Chairman until a final decision is made.

You can find our SafeGuarding Policy here, which includes the process for Implementing and Monitoring.

If you have concerns, you should speak to the Chairman (welfare@welshfencing.org) or contact British Fencing’s Safeguarding Hotline on 07526 003030 (email equality@britishfencing.com)

July 13, 2020

Director Appointment

by Mark Ridsdale

Under the terms of the Articles of Welsh Fencing, the following Director was required to resign this year:

  • Director - Mark Ridsdale

Following a call for nominations, Mark was nominated to serve again. 

As no further nominations were received, I can report that Mark is elected for a further term in office.

 

November 27, 2019

AGM 2019

by Exec Board

The 2019 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on 24th November, 2019. 

Please see the documents below for Minutes, Accounts and Director Reports.

November 27, 2018

AGM 2018

by Exec Board

The 2018 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on 9th December, 2018. 

Please see the documents below for Minutes, Accounts and Director Reports.

November 27, 2017

AGM 2017

by Exec Board

The 2017 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on 26th November, 2017. 

Please see the documents below for Minutes, Accounts and Director Reports.

December 03, 2016

AGM 2016

by Exec Board

The 2016 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on 27th November, 2016. 

Please see the documents below for Minutes, Motions, Accounts and Director Reports.

The planned date for the AGM for 2017 is November 26th, 2017.

May 12, 2016

AGM 2015

by Exec Board

The 2015 Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on 19th March, 2016. 

Please see the documents below for Minutes, Motions, Accounts and Director Reports.

The planned date for the AGM for 2016 is November 27th, 2016.

January 23, 2015

AGM 2014

by David Rees

The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Wednesday 10th December, 2014.

1. The Minutes of the 2013 AGM were accepted.

2. Mark Ridsdale was re-elected unopposed to the Board

2. The Accounts for the year to March 2014 were accepted.

January 23, 2014

AGM 2013

by Mark Ridsdale

The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Wednesday 8th January, 2014.

1. The Minutes of the 2012 AGM were accepted.

2. Peter Stewart and Allan Banks were re-elected unopposed to the Board

2. The Accounts for the year to March 2013 were accepted.

December 16, 2012

AGM 2012

by David Rees

The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Fencing Ltd was held on Sunday 16th December.

1. The Minutes of the 2011 AGM were accepted, subject to an amendment regarding the names of the Directors reported - Allan Banks being inadvertently ommited from the list.

2.  The Accounts for the year to March 2012 were accepted.

3.  David Rees was appointed to the position of Chairman.

4.  Mark Ridsdale was appointed to the position of Director.

November 13, 2011

AGM 2011

by Mark Ridsdale

The Welsh Fencing AGM for 2011 was held at the Welsh Institute of Sport on 12th November 2011.  The Minutes of the AGM are attached.

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