You can find the Charity’s response to the Eurolink Interconnector consultation here: http://walberswick.onesuffolk.net/assets/WCLC/New-Website-Documents/WCLC-to-NGV-EUROLINK-181222.pdf A big thank you to Richard Steward for his assistance with flood modelling. Thank you also for the kind words of appreciation we have received from the community.
As we start a New Year, here is a reminder of what we do: ‘The Charity generates income from its land and buildings which it uses for: (i) environmental stewardship of its land; (ii) providing support to individuals in need and hardship; and (iii) providing charitable assistance to charities, groups and for projects; all within the Parish of Walberswick.’ It sounds straightforward; however, it has taken many years of hard work by Trustees to clarify what the Charity stands for, and to turn that clarity of thinking into deeds. Not all of it easy, and not without a few regrets along the way. But if you read the section in the Eurolink letter on the Charity’s contribution to our community, I hope you will permit the Trustees some small pride.
I retire as trustee and chairman at the year-end having taken over the baton from my predecessor, Barbara Priestman, ten years ago. It was Barbara who began the process of transforming the Charity’s purpose and practices. I’d like to thank all past and present Trustees, who served during my time as a trustee, for their contribution to the evolution and success of the Charity. I’d also like to extend my warmest wishes to Richard Leiper KC, who takes over the baton from me as chair. Under Richard’s leadership I’m confident the Charity will continue to be a force for good in our community.