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Annual General Meeting of the Independent Consultants Group

Annual General Meeting of the Independent Consultants Group. 18th September 2009. A brief overview of the last 12 months The ICG exists to: Bring us as a group a larger slice of available research business

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Annual General Meeting of the Independent Consultants Group

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  1. Annual General Meeting of the Independent Consultants Group 18th September 2009

  2. A brief overview of the last 12 months The ICG exists to: Bring us as a group a larger slice of available research business Support our members in their wider working (and social) lives, and professional development needs Chairman’s Review

  3. Committee & project leaders 2008/9 Martin Holliss Finance Paul Hutchings Website Janet Kiddle Meetings Rosemary Morgan Membership Anumita Sharma PR David Simmonds Secretary Andrew Smith Chairman Tracey White Insight Frank Winter MRS Conference Guy Consterdine e-group moderator Peter Hutton COI roster Dean Murley e Indie editor Midge Clayton Website business link On the ICG payroll: Andy Laing Administrator Red Wave (Kate Allen) PR Consultant Mark Eagling Website consultant

  4. ICG Treasurer’s ReportApr ’08 – Mar ’09 Prepared by:Martin HollissSeptember 2009

  5. Treasurer’s Report For year ending: Mar 09Mar 08Mar 07 Turnover: £32,284 £25,512 £34,653 Interest Received: £77 £ 285 £ 294 Expenses: £30,045 £28,260 £35,069 Net profit/loss: £2,316 £(2,463)£ (122) Retained Profit £10,235 £ 7,919 £10,382CarriedForward SPILKIN KNIGHT ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUDITORS FARRIERS, THE STREET, ALBURY, GUILDFORD GU5 9AE

  6. Treasurer’s Report Income for y/e: Mar 09Mar 08Mar 07 Subscriptions: £16,555 £14,355 £11,687 Advertising: £ 3,750 -- Insight Show: £ 7,560 £ 7,960 £ 6,682 IDMF: £ 1,900 -- Directory: - - £ 8,471 MRS Conference: -- £ 4,060 Meetings & Events: £ 2,518 £ 3,197 £ 3,673 Other inc Interest : £ 77 £ 285 £ 294 Total £32,361 £25,797 £34,947 SPILKIN KNIGHT ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUDITORS FARRIERS, THE STREET, ALBURY, GUILDFORD GU5 9AE

  7. Treasurer’s Report Expenses for y/e: Mar 09Mar 08Mar 07 Insight Show: £10,297 £8,966 £8,221 IDMF: £ 235 -- Directory: £ - £7,227 Marketing & PR: £ 5,453 £5,353 £6,880 MRS Conference: £ 656 £ 85 £6,065 Meetings & events: £ 3,945 £3,721 £3,740 Committee Expenses: £ 560 £ 570 £1,639 Website: £ 2,571 £6,954 £ 265 Speed Dating: £ - £ 384 Administration Assistant £ 4,950 £1,570 - Subscriptions & Sundry £ 447 £ 450 - Accountancy etc: £ 931 £ 533 £ 630 Bank charges: - £ 58 £ 18 Total £30,045 £28,260 £35,069 Net ICG Profit/Loss £2,316 (£2,463) (£122) SPILKIN KNIGHT ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUDITORS FARRIERS, THE STREET, ALBURY, GUILDFORD GU5 9AE

  8. Treasurer’s Report Nett totals for y/e: Mar 09Mar 08Mar 07 Insight Show: £(2,737)£(1,006) £(1,529) Directory: - - £ 1,224 MRS Conference: £ (656)£ (85) £(2,005)Meetings & events: £(1,426)£ (524) £ (67) ICG Profit/Loss (all activity) £2,316 (£2,463) (£122) SPILKIN KNIGHT ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUDITORS FARRIERS, THE STREET, ALBURY, GUILDFORD GU5 9AE

  9. Selected highlights and plans Membership • now 357 (316 a year ago) • Growth partly reflects the recession, but our message is also getting across more effectively • 10% outside UK, including California, Moscow, Wales… • No plans to actively promote non-UK membership • New member Ros Elwes, Off the Wall Consulting: 'I have never been part of a more knowledgeable, forward thinking supportive group. Members not only support but also provide fruitful business leads to each other.' • New member Viv Mott, MS-Markforschung, Germany: 'The ICG is a great information resource. Someone is always able to help.'

  10. Selected highlights and plans Website • Continued enhancements after major 2007 relaunch – lots of improvements behind the scenes • The new Blog will project contemporary thinking/news

  11. Selected highlights and plans Advertiser listings • Contributing £3,000+ to ICG revenue - for second year • We want to support this: valuable funds + a membership resource

  12. Selected highlights and plans Trade shows • Insight and MRS stands – good to have a presence – mainly targeting prospective members • ‘ICG village’ dropped at July’s Insight 2009 in favour of a modest ICG stand: economic realities • We will be reviewing other show opportunities if we can communicate to more buyers

  13. Selected highlights and plans PR • Red Wave appointed from April 2009 following review • Talk to MRS evening meeting in March 2009 • ‘Research in a recession’ paper: building a position and point of view • Regular recent coverage & building links with press • Guiding our Blog

  14. Selected highlights and plans The Indie • Re-launched as a pdf e-newsletter every 2 months • Dean Murley getting in to the editorial role • Plaudits • Expanded scope? Keep material coming

  15. Selected highlights and plans The e-group • Celebrated 6 years recently • A jewel in the ICG crown and much loved resource by most (thanks Guy!)

  16. Committee changes Sincere thanks to Janet Kiddle for years of running events & wider committee support And a warm welcome to 3 new committee members: John Habershon Events Bernice Hardie Insight Show Lesley Thompson Marketing Review / back up events

  17. Any questions?Thank you

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