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Welcome to Open Door’s 2019 Annual Report. 2019 was, once again, a busy year at the Centre and we are delighted to welcome our new members, volunteers, staff and trustees to the team. We also remember those who are no longer with us. We continue to make improvements to the Centre and upgrades to our existing equipment. While Open Door is part funded by the HSE, we are constantly looking at ways to raise the deficit in order to continue providing support to adults with disabilities. Annual events include the Open Door Mid-Summer Lunch, the Open Door Golf Classic, the Vhi Women’s mini marathon, bag packs, table quizzes, store collections etc. Please continue to remember Open Door and the valuable work that takes place in the Centre. Many thanks for your support.
Martin Ryan
Chairperson
Click here to view a full list of Board Members
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JANUARY
Open Door continues to work on good governance, as part of an on-going process, in order to reassure supporters that all funds go towards activities for adults with physical disabilities in North Wicklow and South County Dublin. The members of the Governance Committee (Martin Ryan – Chair, Mick Lernihan, Bernie Goff, Rudy Montejo & Suzanne Cox) have been working on the Charities Governance Code Compliance to ensure that Open Door complies with the Code.
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Members benefit from and enjoy the many therapeutic activities available at the Centre. Activities include Art, Ceramics, Woodwork and Physiotherapy.
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Open Door received a HSE National Lottery grant to purchase a new x-trainer to compliment the existing physiotherapy equipment. This machine is used on a daily basis and helps with muscle tone, mobility and balance for many of our members.
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February
The Sugarloaf Lions Club table quiz in aid of Open Door took place at Greystones Rugby Club on 21st February. It was great to see so many Lions Club and Open Door supporters taking part on the night. Open Door received a €1,700 as a result of this event.
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March
Our collection boxes continue to bring in much needed funds. Do you know of a shop or business that would take a box to support Open Door? Phone 01 2867123 or email opendoor@eircom.net to order your collection box.
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The Hospital Saturday Fund awarded Open Door with funds to cover 6 weeks of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is one of Open Door’s vital activities and funding must be found in order to continue to provide this much needed therapy to all members of Open Door.
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April
A group of 6 Transition Year students from Loreto Bray donated €1,054 to Open Door. The girls hosted a fundraising ball and also held a raffle in order to raise these funds.
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Open Door was delighted to be awarded a Wicklow County Council Community Pride Award at a ceremony, hosted by Cllr.
Pat Vance, in Bray Town Hall on 30th April.
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Thanks to a generous grant from Monkstown Hospital Foundation, we now have four new wheelchairs with power packs. This equipment will be of great benefit to members, volunteers and staff, particularly on our regular outings.
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May
THE BIG HELLO
The Big Hello is part of a new initiative launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Open Door held an open day on 4th May to welcome the community to the centre and also to help celebrate 35 years of service.
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A fundraising concert featuring the Southeastern University Chamber Singers & Women’s Choir from Florida, USA, took place in St Patrick’s Church, Greystones on 13th May.
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After more than 20 years at Open Door, Celine Gall retired this month. We wish her all the very best and hope she enjoys every moment of her well deserved rest.
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Our monthly in-house raffles have become very popular with our members and help to raise funds towards materials for our many activities. Please consider donating prizes to Open Door.
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June
Many thanks to those who participated in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. A total of €2,672 was raised for Open Door. Please join the Open Door team for the 2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday 31st May.
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The Open Door Mid-Summer Lunch took place in the Centre on Saturday 15h June. This event was completely sold out with over one hundred supporters enjoying a delicious lunch and dessert with music by Mary Fogarty and friends. The date for the 2020 lunch will be announced in April.
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Many thanks to Chef John Tutty, Christopher Daly and Christina Edge for preparing delicious food for over 100 guests.
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July
The Centre was closed on 26th June, 4th July and 9th July, to facilitate the annual Members’ Summer outings. This year the outing included a visit to Russborough House & Parklands in Blessington, Co. Wicklow followed by a meal in the nearby Tulfarris Hotel.
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Many thanks to all who helped out at our collection in Tesco, Greystones on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th of July.
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August
The Centre was closed for staff training on Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd August and from Monday 5th to Friday 16th August for the annual Summer break.
Many thanks to our members and volunteers who helped out at our 3 day collection in SuperValu, Bray.
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September
The 2019 Open Door Golf Classic, at Bray Golf Club, was a great success with the sun shining for the entire day. Following the competition the players enjoyed a meal, raffle and the prize-giving. The winning team comprised of Gerry Lyster, Martin Walsh, John Lyster and Tony Schofield with Reggie Corrigan, Ken Doherty, Breffni O'Rourke and Paul Morris taking 2nd place. 3rd prize went to Ann Irwin, Pat Irwin, Paddy O'Sullivan and Bernie O'Sullivan. Many thanks to all the players, sponsors and those who donated raffle prizes. All funds will go towards activities for adults with physical disabilities at Open Door Day Centre, Vevay Road, Bray. The 2020 Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday 18th September at Bray Golf Club.
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We held a barbecue for the members on 18th September to celebrate and mark 35 years of Open Door. Everyone enjoyed the day.
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October
Open Door was honoured to receive an Endeavour Award at the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony on 18th October.
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November
Open Door was one of 12 charities to receive funding from the committee. Many thanks to all involved.
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The Open Door 2020 calendar was launched on 16th of November. It features some of the fabulous artistic creations by some of our many members.
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December
The annual Member’s Christmas party took place on Thursday 19th December. The day was a great success with everyone receiving gifts, kindly organised by Bray Rotary Club.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can help through making a direct donation at www.opendoor.ie , providing raffle prizes for our fundraising events, donating supplies for Art, Woodwork and Craft, making Open Door your Charity of the Year, taking part in the Reggie Corrigan Golf Classic, the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon or any one of our events listed on the calendar or by offering to volunteer at the Centre on a regular basis.
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Open Door is a registered charity (Charity Reg. No. 20014124) ( CHY No. 6987) and is signed up to the Governance Code and is a member of The Wheel and Charities Institute Ireland
Our accounts are available for inspection upon request
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