2025-12-31-accounts - Uphill Village Society

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Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date y&gr From ofj To .1 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Uphill Village Society Other narnes charlty is known by uvs Registered charity number (If any) Charity's principal address 16 Old Church Rd Uphill Weston super Mare Postcode 8S23 4UH Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Date8 acted if not for wholo ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of parson (or body) entltled Int truste8 Ifan Rebecca Cardwell stewart Castle Jacqui Cuthbert Carole Fisher Carol Hartley Marie Keele Chair Alan Kuht Treasurer Justine Kuht 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 advisers (Optional informatlon) e of adviser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted Association Trustee selection methods Elected by General Meeting and thereafter during a year by Trustees. Additlonal governance Issues (Optlonal Informatlon) 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 ofthe objects of the charlty set out In its governing document (e) To promote for the benefit of the public, the efficiency of the poli in Uphill and to promote good cltizenship and greater public participation in the prevention and solution of crime in the area; (fj To maintain, improve, provide, or assist in the provision of public amenities for the public benefit in Uphill and the surrounding area; (g) The promotlon of the voluntary sector for the beneflt of the publlc by the provision of support, including administrative and fundraising support, to local voluntary sector organisations. TAR March 2012

(a) UVS committee have scwtinised 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 refence 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 information leaflets about the area and history, all available at local outlets. (G) 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 main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (Include wlthln thls section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charlty Commission on public beneflt) (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 in¢ased and regular patrols are being undertaken. Members are assisting the process by providing details of hotspots to the relevant department. (e) Local voluntary organisations including, The Scouts, Uphill Castle Cricket Club and Neighbourhood Watch are promoted through the UVS magazine 'Uphill Views,. See also (d) above. (f) The Victory Hall Committee, made up of selected UVS Trustees, are responsible for the management and maintenance of the Victory Hall in Uphill. Sae also section 8 above At all times the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the uidance issued b the Charit Commission on ublic benefit. Additional details of objoctlves and activities (Optional informatlon) 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 and deputy editor of 'Uphill Views, The team who manages the Facebook 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 procedures 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 Uphill Village Academy. Westhaven School Academy and Weston Hospice supporting their role within village. You may choose 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 during 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 80 anniversary of Victory in Europe and for the New Year. Our group of voluntoers kept the tlower plantors 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 Race, Scarecrow Festival. Weekly Pop-up Caf8 Monthly Village Market Easter Trail supporting Weston HOspicare (situated in village) TAR Mah 2012

Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charlty's policy on reservos There is to be a contingency reserve of £20,000 calculated against the maintenance needs of the Uphill Village Victory Hall. D8taSls of any funds materlally in deflclt None Furthar financlal review details (Optional information) You may chooso to includa additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising),. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the Gharity. 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 enhan 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 charlty's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Mr Alan Paul Kuht Mr eigh Barry Morris Treasurer Secretary Date 13104126 TAR March 2012

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Uphill Village Society 1158179 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110112025 3111212025 Soctiun A Receipts payments Unrestlcled funds Restrlcled funds Endowm&nt funds Total funds Last year to the ne&r¥•¢ £ to the nvarest to th• Dreste to the neare8t£ to the nearest£ A1 RoceS Ad¥&rtlnQ Donallons and Grnnts Events Irrterest 1.373 80 19.324 573 1,373 80 19.324 673 940 1.610 21,811 398 M8mb8r8hlp Misc 0,628 1,078 1,466 29,J12 8.7Ql 5.026 1,078 1AOB 29.312 3.874 167 Publlcellons VH Lettlnp 873 26,602 ross Incomo A2 Amet and InSIMent 108. ls••tabte). Tolalr•cglpts 08,701 Al PayThnts Donatlon5 and GrBnl8 Events 121 11,472 221 11,472 14.130 H8dlage Lottary FuTrJ Insuranre PubllcatkJns 1A03 4,221 1,607 3.813 9,289 1,403 4,221 1.607 3,813 9,289 S,446 2.671 2.324 1,384 3,0 2A76 8,872 18,414 8,641 Sundrlea H Clnlng VH ExponseB Ilaga Maintenance ut11188 Web Semr 2,871 2.324 Sub tot A4 Ass•t and Inv•8lm•nt purch•Ms. tabl? Sub tot81 Tot8lp•YMl8 42.467 A6 Transfers bEtween funds A6 Caih thnd# last year end Cash ftuJd8 IIM8ywend 5.504 CCX)( R1 accounts (SS) 10104r2026

Section B Statetnent of assets and liabilities at the end of the perrod UrtrrÈstricted funds to nEarest £ RestTiCted funds to nearest £ Endowment runds lo nearest£ Bq Cash funds UVS Current Account 10.667 Vk¢tory Hall Account 26.959 Deposit Accounts ((Mj48 & 22252984LSI 34A22 Petty Cash Tolalea3h fund n,038 (agree balarKe8 1th receipts and psyments a¢UntI$ll Unrestrlcted funds Restrkted n8 Endornt lunds to ntaM#t £ to rwarest £ to neare•t £ BZ Other bTh)net•ry a8uts Fur to whlch asyet belon Cost loptlonaD urrent valu• tbonal BJ Inv•fytsment as4ts Fund to whlch asi•t belon Cost loptlon&ll Current valu• lonal 84 A•••t• r•tslntd lorth• charlty'• own ui• Okj as6et• Fund to whlch Ibobllity rolat88 Amtxbnt due tlonal When due loptlonall Liabilities gned w ono orNoinMoos on Mnaif oi ali ino tru8tee8 Print Na Date of apwov 4(2 L .(5. mO(¥r CCXK R2 accounts (SS)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Uphill Village Society On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2025 Charity no lif any) 1158179 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111212025 ResponslbllStles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, YOU are responsible for the preparalion basis of report of the accounts in accordance 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 confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me Cause lo 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. Slgned: Date: 11 t¥ Narne: Tom Burgess Relovant professlonal qualification{s) or body (If any): Chartered Accountant Address: 27 Ellesmere Road Uphill Weston-super-mare. BS23.4UT IER April 2026