ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CHARTIES COMMISSON
Over the past year we have 8rown numerically with new people lolning us regularly though
out the year. We meet on a Sunday morning at 10;30am for worship, teaching, prayer and
fellowship, we also meet informally in homes. At various times through out the year we have
Vlsiting speakers from other churches and Chrlstian organi2ations that widen our vision, one
of our leader5 does a thought for the day on YouTube which has quite a large following.
We have links with Awaken Love which is a charity that supports an orphanage and school in
Kenya. Some of our congre8ation support some of the children and we take up an offering
when they have a pressing need such as repairing a storm damaged roof. or repalring a
broken down vehlcle.
We also support a child in Togo that the letter writing group correspond with regularly
through Compassion.
We have several interest groups that we call connect groups which serve the wider
community, which includes a craft group which bring their own projects to work on. A
wrlting group that have a subject set for them and they write a short story about it, a
photography group, a letter writing group that write to people who are lonely, a carers
support group that help people caring for a loved one5, then we have singing for fun where
we have a mix of people including people with dementia come from a nearby care home.
They really en joy it. A seniors coffee morning for the elderly when, they have coffee and
cake they enjoythe quiz and a good chat. All these 8roups meet once a month. in the
summer and at Christma5 we put on a party when we bring all the groups together. We also
have a gardening group and a workshop group for men and woman, that meets weekly, and
we have someone who is qualified to oversee the session in the workshop.
We are involved with Baby Basics UK and give a Moses basket full of items needed for a
newborn baby and mum, the referrals come through midwifes or heath visitors when they
see the need from across south somerset. This is enabled through donations of items
required or money. There is a dedicated group of volunteers that make this happen.
We are also involved with Sunflowers of Somerset who distribute seeds throughout the
community15chools, care homes, cafes, galleries, etc) to brighten the environment,
encourage creativity.
Financially we are in a good place with people giving regularly. we have a number that gift
aid, we also received a grant from Somer5et Community Foundation.
The trustees meet once a quarter are regularly in contact though our what's app group. We
are up ¢0 date with our safe guarding training. We are In the prosses of reviewing our
policies and procedures,.

THE MONKS YARD TRUST
Registered Charity No. 1100060
TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity Name: The Monks Yard Trust
Charity Number: 1100060
PrlnclpalAddress:
Monks Yard
Horton Manor
Horton Cross
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 9PY
Tru8tee8
David Marks
Roy Maguire
Sarah Magui
Marjorie Edwards
Sophie McLachlan
Andrew Osborne
Independent Examiner
CMWAccounting Services Ltd

Thetrustees remain gratefulforthe continued support of donors, volunteers and
partner organisations.
6. FINANCIAL REVIEW (CASH BASIS)
The fin8nci81 statements have been prepared on a re¢elpt$ and payment$ bas1$.
6.1 RECEIPTS
Income
Tithes & Offerings
14.576.67
Specific Gifts
2.182.42
Awaken Love
740.00
Grants
6.665.99
Baby Basics
1,493.61
GiftAid Repayments
7.148.94
Interest Received
27.27
TOTAL RECEIPTS
32,834.90
6.2 PAYMENTS
Expendltur•
Miscellaneous Purchases
100,00
Hospitality Expenses
312.85
Compassion
384.00
Baby Basics Supplies
3,439.22
Baby Basi¢$ Wages
2,953.12
Community Gardens & Workshop
309.80
Awaken Love
2,060.00

6.5CASH AT BANK
Account
Current Accour)t
7,661.88
Deposit Account
3,358.53
Deposit Account
329.08
TOTAL CASH HELD
11.349.49
7. RESERVES POLICY
The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalentto approximatelythree months of
operating expenditure to ensure financial stability and continuity of charitable activities.
8. TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for:
Keeping proper accounting records
Safeguarding the assets of the charity
Ensuringfunds are used 8ppropriately
Preparing accounts on a receipts and payments basis
Preventing fraud and ensuring financial controls are maintained
. APPROVAL OF Accoumrs
Approved bythe trustees on-
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Davld Marks
Chair