Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date ". eèr?024. Year2025 From Section A- Reference and administration details Charity name Denshaw Communty Association Other names charity is known by -Denshaw Village Association Registered charity number (if any) 1086447 Charity's principal address Denshaw Village Hall Ripponden Road Denshaw Oldham Postcode OL3 5SY Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Officg (If any) Dates actèd If not for whole ear Chair Treasurer Booking Secretary Secretary Name of person (or body) entitled olnt trustse Ifan Susan O'Driscoll lan Baker Rosalyn Martin Violet Baker Alan Roughley Kathleen Hulme Martin Smith 1911112024 1911112024 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2025
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional infomiation) Type of advAser Name Address Accountant Communty 9 Norley Close Accounting Chadderton. Oldham OL12RA Lancashire C.l.C. Bankers RBS Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document How the charrty is constttuted ie".1 trustr & on Association Trustee selection methods Appointed by existing trustees Additional governance issues (Optional inforniation) We have informal contacts with other community charities in the area to discuss common problems and opportunities You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage the Section C Ob"ectives and activities To manage and maintain Den5haw IllIage Hall for the residents of Denshaw and the wider communty of Saddleworth To promote, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political. religious or other opinions the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation and the improvement of services and amenities wÈth the object of improving the conditions and quality of life of the residents of the Parish of Denshaw March 2025 Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document TAR
and Surroundin area. Hiring out of the village hall to organisations and individuals for such activities that can take place within the three rooms that comprise the building. Currently these include a dramaldance group, 2 table tennis groups, the local Primary School and an exercise class .There are also regular meetings of a meditation class, a Tai Chi class, 2 yoga groups. Ladies Morris Dancing Group. Mahdlo youth group and various handicraft classes. The hall has good acoustics and is used by local brass bands for rehearsals Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit In relation to these objects (include within this sectlon the statutory declaration that trusteps have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The Community Association also runs events to raise money for the upkeep of the hall, these include a regular cinema and one off events such as dans, quizzes and ConrtS. There is also a weekly social meeting for local residents to get together and raise matters with committee members rf they like. To progress the interests of the young and the elderly in the village. Additional detsils of objectlves and activltles (Optlonal inforniatlon) TAR March 2025
The Community Association is run entirely by volunteers You may Ghoose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making" policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2025
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In order for some groups to survive we offered a discount on regular group hire charges. We try to achieve full usage of the premises in order to raise funds to maintain and improve the building. Some sessions must be kept free for cleaning and health and safety inspections. We take advantage of free advertising in the local press and social media to publicise the venue and attract more users. The new website has produced many enquiries As a result of this we have reIVed more bookings for private parties and regular events. As the building is approx 15 years + old more money still needs to be spent to cover nonnal wear and tear. We have been able to meet these costs and make further improvements. We are currently applying for grants to fit solar panels and infra-red heating to reduce our reliance on gas fired heating. Section E TAR Financial review March 2025
Brief statement of the charity's policy on resenfes We maintain a minimum of 3 months running costs when planning future spending. Detalls of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) The large increase in gas and electricity prices are still a conrn but we have been able to carry out some minor renovation projects You may choose to include additional information, where levant about: the charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment poliGy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry. Chair. lan Baker Susan O'Driscoll Treasurer Date 21-11-202 TAR March 2025