Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Day Ivlonll 01 01 Period end date Year 2U24 From To 31 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Uphill Village Society Other names charity is known by uvs Reglstered charity number (If any} 1158179 Charity's princlpal addrèss 16 Old Church Rd Uphill Weston super Mare Postcode BS23 4UH Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for wholg ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Rebecca C8rdwell stewart Castle Jacqui Cuthbert Carole Fisher Carol Hartley Marie Keele Treasurer Chair Alan Kuht 28111124 Justine Kuht 16105124 Leigh Morris Secretary 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 2012 Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional information) e of advlser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted ,l¢Jn, Loinfidl. Association Trustee selection methods Elected by General Meeting and thereafter during a year by Trustees. Additional govarnance Issues (Optlonal information) Selected Trustees of the charity provide a management committee for the Uphill Village Victory Hall for which a set of management policies exist as follows: Child Protection and safeguarding Complaints Equality. Diversity & Inclusion Fire safety Health and safety Kitchen safety Noise management Risk assessment You may choose to include additional information, 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 works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. TAR March 2012 Section C Ob'ectives and activities (a) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit., (b) To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit; (c) To secure the preservation, protection. development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. (d) To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Uphill and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time Occupation for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document (e) To promote for the benefit of the public, the efficiency of the police in Uphill and to promote good citizenship and greater public participation in the prevention and solution of crime in the area; (f) To maintain, improve, provide. or assist in the provision of public amenities for the public benefit in Uphill and the surrounding area. (g) The promotion of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by the provision of support, including administrative and fundraising support, to local voluntary sector organisations. TAR March 2012 (a) UVS committee have scrutinised planning applications in the area and raised observations when relevant. Building work and use of premises have been monitored and, when regulations are being contravened, the relevant authorities have been notified with reference to Conservation areas and sites of SSI. (b) UVS magazine has been published three times this year and has included articles on local history and the natural history of the area. UVS supports the publication of books. pamphlets, and infomiation leaflets about the area, all available at local outlets. (c) UVS has funded a grounds maintenance programme to cover areas of the village not currently maintained by the council. Volunteers from UVS have carried out repair and maintenance tasks within the area. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include wlthln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commlssion on public benefit) (d) Reports of abandoned vehicles have been sent to the police. The UVS supports the village Neighbourhood Watch group and has supported the dissemination of NHW news. The UVS committee has worked with North Somerset Community Response Department to reduce the incidences of dog fouling in the area. Awareness stickers have been increased and regular patrols are being undertaken. Members are assisting the process by providing details of hotspots to the relevant department. (e) Local voluntsry organisations including, The Scouts, Uphill Castle Cricket Club and Neighbourhood Watch are promoted through the UVS magazine 'Uphill Views,. See also (d) above. (fj The Victory Hall Committee, made up of selected UVS Trustees, are responsible for the management and maintenance of the Victory Hall in Uphill. See also section B above At all times the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the UIdan￿ issued b the Charit Commission on ublic benefit. Addltlonal detalls of objectlves and activitles (Optlonal information) Much of Uphill Village Society's work could not take place without the support of dedicated volunteers. In particular". The team of volunteers who plant and nurture the floral enhancements which can be seen throughout the village. Those who have turned out to clear litter. The volunteers who inspect the defibrillators located in the village on a weekly basis to ensure that they are in good working order. Individuals who have organised the events throughout the year. Contributors and editor of 'Uphill Views. The team who manages the Fa￿bOOk page which makes residents aware of local events, public services information. The team also answer questions raised on the platform. Regular Trustee meetings are held, and all policies and prO￿dureS are regularly reviewed along with all relevant guidance from the Charity Commission. this being particularly relevant during this initial period in the Charities life. Regular meetings with police regarding issues effecting the village including anti-social behaviour and traffic. Collaboration with other village groups in particular Primary Sehool Ac2d@my. Special Negds school 2nd Hospice SUDDOrting their role within village. You may choos8 to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making; policy programme related investment. contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity durlng the year The Charities magazine for the village continues to support the objects with articles related to the history, geography and natural history of the area and promotion of local voluntary organisations. The Beacon situated overlooking the village as part of the national chain has been lit for New Year. Our group of volunteers kept the flower planters around the village maintained resulting in magnificent displays throughout the spring and summer. The village environment was improved during the local 'litter pick, The Annual Village Show, village fete and charity duck ra￿, scarecrow festival. Weekly Pop-up Café Monthly Village Market Bingo night. Oompah night. TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves There is to be a contingency reserve of £10,000 calculated against the maintenance needs of the Uphill Village Victory Hall. Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information. where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising),. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The principal source of funds continues to be subscriptions and hall bookings. Expenditure has continued to enhance and maintain the village environment and the village hall. 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 Secretary, Chair, etc) Mr Stewart Scott Castle Mr Leigh Barry Morris Chair Secretary Date 12104125 TAR March 2012 CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALE Uphill Village Society 1158179 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For thu p&riod from To 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unre8tricted fund8 Restricted funds Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year to the ngaro•t to the ngarg¥t £ to the nfraro8t £ to th• n•Are8t£ to thè nèAr•at £ A1 Receipts Advertising Donallons and Grants Ev8nl$ Inler6sI Membèrshi M15C Publications VH Lettln Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 A888t and Inv￿tment 8ale8, (see table). 940 1,610 21.616 39B 940 1.610 21.615 398 687 600 18,437 292 157 673 157 673 28.802 995 18.160 65.868 55,868 42,5th) Sub total 55,868 56,868 42,500 A3 Pa mènts Donations and Grants Events Hentsge Lottery Fund Insurance Publications Sundries VH Cl8anin9 VH Exponses Village Mainien8nce 14,135 14,135 1,384 3,090 2.475 5,672 18,414 8,541 51,710 1,384 3.090 2.47S 6,672 18,414 6,541 51.710 1,201 3,458 4,328 9,456 8.089 42,411 Sub total A4 Asset and Investment purchageg, Iseo tsble) Sub totsl 51,710 51,710 42,411 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfgrs bgtwggn funds A6 Cash funds last yearend Cash funds this year end 4,159 4,159 89 S1.646 55.804 51.646 55,804 51,557 51,646 CCXX R1 accounts ISS} 2010312025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categorles Detslls B1 Cash funds UVS Current Acuunt 7,778 Victory Hall Account 14.177 D9posII Account 33,849 Petty Cash Total cash funds 55,804 ltsureB balance5 with rec4ipts8nd payments ac4)unllsll Unrostrictsd funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to ngarest £ Endowmenl funds to nearest È Dgtalls B2 Other monatary assets Fund to whlch asset belon Current value ilonal Detailg Cost loptlonall Fund to whlch as$et bglon Current V8lu• tlonal Detalls Old assets C08t loptlonall 84 Assets retsined for the charlty's own use Funil to whlch relates Amount due lonal ?￿en due lonal Detalls B5 Llabllltles Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the Iruslees Signature Print Name Date of LEIGkl MCaZS&s CCXX R2 accounts ISS) 2010312025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A . Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mambers of Uphill Village Society On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1158179 Sat out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: r) - &JP R- IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018