Registered Charity No.. 1159842
Springvale Community Garden C.I.O.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2023

SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Recelpts & Payments Account
statement of Assets and Liabilities
io
Notes to the Financial Statements
11-12
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SPRING VALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Full Name:
SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
Registered Charity
Number:
1159842
Principle Address:
Off Sheffield Road
Peni5tone
Sheffield
S36 6HH
Correspondence Address: The Garden House
Water Hall Lane
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 8EQ
Trustees:
D G Sanderson
R Kszton
J Williamson (Resigned Oct 2023)
B M Halliwell
Chair:
J P Scargill
Secretary:
B M Halliwell
Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hill
Bamsley
S70 2PY
Independent Examiner:
Julie Campsall
Community Accountant
BCVS Services
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 IAN
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SPIUNGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRUSTEES, REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2023
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the period 1st January 2023 to
31" December 2023.
structurei governance and management
Springvale Community Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO),
registered with the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution, adopted
th
8 January 2015.
The members of the CIO are the charity trustees, Membership of the CIO cannot
be transferred to anyone else. The liability of each member in the event of
winding-up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.
The charity trustees may create associate or other classes of non-voting
membership and may determlne the rlghts and obligations of such members.
The affairs of the CIO are managed by the charity trustees who mèy exercise all the
powers of the CIO. One thlrd of the Trustees will retire at a properly convened
meeting each year but may be reappointed.
Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three
charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustees
can act only to call a meeting of the trustees or appoint a new trustee. The
maximum number of charity trustees is 12. Trustees can only be appointed by a
resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
Each new trustee is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustees, annual
report and accounts, on or before appointment. In appointing Trustees due
consideration is given to ensurino that the Trustees have, between them, the skills
and experience necessary to manage the charity effectively and in accordance with
charlty law.
The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of this report.
Charitable aims and objectives
The objects of the charity are,.
l. To advance for the public benefit of the community of Penistone and
surrounding areas, the conservation, protection and improvement of the
physical and natural environment by cultivating food, herbs, plants and
flowers and creating wildlife habitat without the use of harmful chemicals,
2. To advance the education of the community of Penistone and surrounding
areas in the growing of food, herbs, plants and flowers for a healthy lifestyle
and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and
natural environment.
3, To provide a community garden for recreation for the people of Penistone
and surrounding areas.
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SPIUNGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRUSTEES, REPORT continued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2023
Activities undertaken for the public benefit
In shaping the objectives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the
public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. The trustees
consider that all activities, as outlined in this report, meet the public benefit
requirement.
The Garden offers regular volunteering opportunities which link the three main
charitable purposes which are..
Education
Conservation
Purposeful Recreation
Activities for the public benefit in 2023 incl uded:
A series Df children's actlvltles durlng school holldays.
Monthly mindfulness sessions
Adult glass craft sessions
Herb Day
Participation in Penistone Arts Week
Replanting flower boxes in Pen istone Station and Town hall
Giving talks to local groups
Opening the garden for local children's group visits. i.e. Brownies, Guides,
Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, as well a5 local schools
Opening the garden for loca l adult groups supporting mental health.
Offering corporate volunteering
Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the whole site for wildlife
Achievements during the perlod
We have continued to maintain sufficient funds to allow the garden to continue to
support both the volunteers and the community.
The Garden has been successful in obtaining funding from several sources for
specific projects and also increasing our income to pay our running costs and
support other projects. Projects have included.,
We made improvements to the steps and access to the Riverside Nature
Area.
We worked collaboratively with the local council and local business corporate
volunteers to manage the vegetation at the Riverside Nature Area.
We are maintaining our social media profile to keep the community informed
about opportun ities, activities and achievements.
We obtained funding towards solar panels which we anticipate will be
Installed 24125
We completed the Awards for All entrance gate project.
We obtained funding to repave the Physic Garden ta improve access for all.
Successfully a pplied for funding from local council and local philanthropic
groups to support children's activities.
We have improved our volunteer information.
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRUSTEES. REPORT continued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2023
We have made progress in liaising with Yorkshire Water regarding their
necessary access.
We have installed new f ire extinguishers and a water heater for the safetv
nd comfort of volunteers.
Plans for the future
We want continue to raise the profile of the Garden and to improve our amenities
for the public by.,
l. Making improvements to the Don Street site to provide an enjoyable
environment for all its users.
2. Continuing to maintain and improve the garden site.
3. Improving the pond area.
4. Offering a program of events in the garden.
5. Continuing with our solar project.
6. Refurbishing a large polytunnel,
7. Taking expert advice and a workshop to learn how to maintaln the orchard
better.
8. Keeping involved in local activlties and encouraglng most visitors.
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued
PERXOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Charity's policy on reserves
This is unchanged and we remain committed to setting aside funds that wlll enable
us to meet any contractual obligations and provide Lfs With three months running
costs.
Related Parties
There are no related parties.
Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose
with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity at any time and
enable the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The
trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other
irregularities.
Financial Position
The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 12. The Receipts and Payments
Account shows a surplu5 for the period £5,226 (2022: deficit of £9,083). The total
reserves of the charity at year-end, represented by unrestricted funds, stand at
£36,598. (2022: £34,724)
The trustees declare that they have approved the report above.
Signed on behalf of the cha rity's trustees:
Signed..
J P Scargill, Chair
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
Respectlve responsjbilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
trustees consider thal an audit is not required for this year, under section 144 {2)
of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination Is
needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the account5, under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charlty
Commissioners under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the general directions given by
the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures In the
accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the
accounts present a 'true and fair vlew, and the report Is limited to those matters set
out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements to keep accounting records, in accordance with section 130 of the
2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met;
or
2. to which, in my opinlon, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Julie Camp
Community Accountant
BCVS Services
23 Queens Road, Barn51ey, S71 IAN
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
Lknrestricted
Funds
Rgslricl&d
Funds
Nol&
Receipts
Donations
Grants Received
Rent
Sale of Produce
Fundrasing
Hire of Premises
Workshops and Events
884
884
15,72a
248
3,776
275
13,388
521
370
15,729
15,604
100
90
780
15,604
IQCI
90
780
430
Total incoming resources
17,458
15,729
33,187
19,008
Payrnnts
Garden Consuables
Garden Equipment
Garden Maintenance
Buildings & Improvements
Admin & Office SupplieslEquipment
Accountancy
Utilities & Insurance
Workshops, Publicity & Events
Bank Charges
Bond Repaid
Total payments
4,300
417
2,530
4,083
78
228
4,526
417
3,877
14,087
78
5,827
1,486
5,089
10,742
1,347
1D,Q04
60
2,750
880
111
60
2,450
2,075
112
250
2,750
2,055
111
1,175
15.209
12,752
27,961
28,091
Surplusl{Deficit)
Total funds brought fomard
Transfers between funds
2,249
34,724
{3751
2,977
1,985
375
5,226
36,709
19,0831
45,792
Total funds carrled forward
36,598
5,337
41,935
36,709
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Pank knnt (HS
Cash in haTrJ
41,870
36,649
60
41,935
709
Assets retsined forthe chantvs use.
FIX￿ assets arKi itew6 of e]uiprrent from PenistorE & Eistrict
c￿r￿nIty Partnerthip (r￿Jister&I charity nunthr 1112840) on Ir￿ratiC￿.
re is al￿ a larue nuth of gard￿ tCKAs arKI surdry quiprrEnt, rr￿tlY
haThJ tt r£ryclaY,
R￿t r￿e1Vable
arts
1,420
375
420
Liabilities.
P£c(xJntancy & [r￿￿rt Exarrination fee
HallO￿n w)￿SI￿p
ristrrTr5
350
225
170
745
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Date:
1" ge)•
J P Scargill, Chair
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SPRINGVALE COMMINITY GARDEN C.I.Q.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Accounting policies
Basls of the
aration of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis which
summarises the movement of cash in and out of the organisation. In this context
'cash' includes cash equivalents, such as ban k accounts where cash can be readily
availa ble to pay debts as they fall due. Th is format of accounts is available to non-
company charities with gross annual income of £250,000 or less.
re
Classification of income & ex
enditure
Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natura I classification.
Funds structure
The charity maintains an unrestricted fund whlch represents funds which are
expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Unrestricted funds may arise from grants and donations of a general nature, fees for
goods and service provided and payment for service contracts.
Restricted funds may be provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only
be spent for the purposes for which they were given, Any balance remaining
outstanding on a restricted fund at the end of the year is ca rried forward as a balance
on the fund, unless permission ha5 been given by the funder to remove the restriction
on the balance outstanding, Restricted funds will arise from gra nts and donations
given to the charity for specific purposes.
2. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses
There were no payments, remuneration or benefits to trustees during the period, other
than out of pocket expenses that were reasonably incurred by trustees In promoting
the purposes of the Charity.
3. Related Party Transactions
No payments were made to related parties during the period.
4. Restricted Funds
Opening Incomln9 (Resources
Fund
balance
resources expended) Transfers
Closing
balance
BMBC Ward Alliance I
Co-op Pond Platform
Round Table
Te5co (Don Street Project)
BMBC Ward Alllance (Coronation)
BMBC Ward Alllance 2023 (Summer)
BMBC Ward Alliance 2023 Ixmas)
Majic Little Grants
Slackstone Edge
Co-op
BMBC IQ6
Total
125
650
86
1,125
{1251
(6501
(2331
11,500)
(5001
15001
500
353
375
500
5rJo
300
500
2,000
2,185
9,244
15,729
300
500
2,OCID
2,185
{9,2441
(12,752)
1,985
375
5,337
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5. Funds Transfer
£375 was transferred from General Fund to the Tesco Groundwork Fund to allow
completion of thi5 project (Don Street) in 2023. The second instalment of the grant
was received in January 2024.
6. Grants received
There was £1,985 of grants carried forward from the prevlous financial year. New
grants this year were:
Round Table
£250 to replace greenhouse glass panels and £250
towards children's activities.
BMBC Ward Alliance
3 Ward Alliance grants awarded including:
£500 towards coronation activities
£500 towards school summer holiday activities and £300
for Chrlstmas activities.
BMBC 106 Grant
Awarded for flexipave resurfacing improvements to the
Physic garden.
Blackstone Edge
Contribution to purchase and install solar panels in 2024.
Co-op
Contribution to purchase and install solar panels in 2024.
Majic Little Grants
Materials for new roof and ramp for the herb and medical
garden shed.
7. Donations
2023
134
150
200
400
General Donations
Ladies Circle
Earth, Sand & Flre
2ZLF
Total
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