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
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Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, (for example. any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
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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 I￿llIage 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
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Summary ofthe objects ofthe
charity set out in its
governing document
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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 dan￿s, quizzes and Con￿rtS. 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)
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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
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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 re￿IVed 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
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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 con￿rn 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
SoUr￿S 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
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