It came about then that a governing body was formed by trust deed,
known as the Frank Briant Memorial Council, consisting of certain of Mr
Briant’s relations, and of a number of people sponsored by the Old
Millhillians Club. The men’s club committee remained, many of its
members giving valuable service at this difficult transitional stage.
Under the trust deed the Y.M.C.A became trustees for the building.
The question at this point was on what lines to direct the future work.
There was still a genuine need for a recreational club. At the same
time it was felt that, with the departure of the personality around whom
the club had moved over such a long period, a new view must
necessarily be taken.
As it happened, this mainly concerned the boys’ club where a number
of voluntary helpers were available. The Church hall on the opposite
side of Lambeth Walk was rented as a gymnasium, and a fund was
raised to convert the basement into changing rooms and a workshop,
weekend camping was revived and several other activities introduced
in an attempt to develop a balanced programme.