Registered Charlty No: 1159842
Springvale Community Garden C.I.O.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2024

SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERXOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlnerfs Report
Recelpts & Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
10
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 2024
Full Name:
SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
Registered Charity
Number:
1159842
Prlnciple Address:
Off Sheffield Road
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6HH
Correspondence Address: Sycamore House
Cubley
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 9AW
Trustees:
D G Sanderson
J P Scargill
R Kszton
B M Halliwell
J. Featherstone (Appointed 18th September 2024)
Y.Woffenden
(Appointed 18th September 2024)
Chalr:
J P Scargill
Secretary:
B M Halliwell
Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hill
Barnsley
S70 2PY
Independent Examiner:
Christopher Stones
Community Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
571 IAN
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNXTY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRusfEES' REPORT
PERZOD ENDED 31 DEC 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the period 1st January 2024 to
31st December 2024.
Structurei governance and management
Springvale Community Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO),
registered with the Charity Commission and govemed by its constitution, adopted
8th 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 ex￿edIng £1.
The charity trustees may create associate or other classes of non-voting
membership and may determine the rights and obligations of such members.
The affairs of the CIO are managed by the charlty trustees who may exercise all the
powers of the CIO. One third 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
charlty trustees. If the number falls below this mlnimum, the remain5ng trustees
can act only to call a meetlng 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 ensuring that the Trustees have, between them, the skllls
and experience necessary to manage the charity effectively and in accordance with
charity 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 conseNationi protection and improvement of the
physical and natural environment by cultivating food, herbs, plants and
flowers and creatlng 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, herbsi plants and flowers for a healthy lifestyle
and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and
natural environment.
3. To provide a communlty garden for recreatlon for the people of Penistone
and surrounding areas.
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEri c.I.o.
TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2024
Activities undertaken for the public benefit
In shaping the objectlves for the year, the trustees have paid due ￿gard to the
publlc benefit guidance publlshed by the Charity Commisslon. The trustees
consider that all actlvities, as outlined in this report, meet the publlc benefit
requirement.
The Garden offers regular volunteering opportunities which Ilnk the three main
charitable purposes which are:
Education
Conservatlon
Purposeful Recreation
Activlties for the publlc benefit In 2024 included:
A series of children's actlvltles during school holldays.
Monthly mindfulness sessions.
Adult glass craft sessions.
Glving talks to local groups.
Offering chemical free produ￿.
Opening the garden for local children's group visits. l.e. Brownles, Guides,
Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, as well as local schools.
Partlcipating In wider local events. E.g. Penistone Show, Local Volunteering
Group, Local Church and Market Fairs.
Opening the garden for local adult groups supportlng mental health.
Offering corporate volunteering.
Ongolng maintenance and Improvement of the whole site ft)r wlldlife.
Achlevements 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 SU￿sSful In obtaining fundlng from several sources for
specific projects and also increasing our income to pay our running costs and
support other projects. Projects have Included:
We worked collaboratively with the local councll and local business corporate
volunteers to manage the vegetation at the Rlverside Nature Area.
Refurblshed a large polytunnel.
Took expert advice and attended a workshop and have produced a
programme to maintaln the orchard better.
We are malntsining our social medla profile to keep the communlty Informed
about opportunltles, artivltles and achievements.
We Installed solar panels in May 24 to become more sustainable.
Successfully applied for fvnding from local council and local philanthroplc
groups to support children's activities.
We have improved our volunteer information.
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SPRINGVALE COM14UNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2024
Plans for the future
We want continue to ralse the profile of the Garden and to Improve our amenlties
for the publlc by:
l. Making even more improvements to the Don Street slte to provide an
enjoyable environment for all its users.
2. Continuing to maintain and improve the garden slte.
3. Improving the pond area.
4. Offering a program of events in the garden.
5. Seeking funds to replace a dilapidated shed with a building 5uitsble for
community use.
6. Keeping Involved in local artivities and encouraging most visitors.
The Charlty's pollcy on reserves
This is unchanged and we remain committed to setting aside funds that will enable
us to meet any contractual obllgations and provlde us with three months running
costs.
Related Partie$
There are no related parties
Trustees responslbilities for the financial ststements
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose
wlth 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
irregularlties.
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
TRusfEW REPORT Contlnued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financlal Posltlon
The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 12. The Receipts and Payments
Account shows a deficit for the period £6,833 (2023: surplus of £5,226). The total
reserves of the charity at year-end, represented by unrestricted funds, stand at
£34,340 (2023: £36,958)
The trustees declare that they have approved the report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees:
Signed:
Date: 6 May 2025
J P Scaryill, Chair
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
PEIUOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
trustees consider that 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 ￿SpOnsIbl11ty to:
examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examlnerfs report
My examinatlon was carried out In accordance with the general dlrections given by
the Charity Commlsslon. An examlnation includes a revlew 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 disclosures in the
accounts, and seeklng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently no oplnion Is glven as to whether the
accounts present a 'true and falr view. and the report Is limited to those matters set
out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my exarninatlon, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements to keep accounting records, in accordance wlth section 130 of the
2011 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requlrements of the 2011 Att have not been met-
or
2. to whlch, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date: 6 May 2025
Christopher Stones
Communlty Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, 571 IAN
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SPRIPIGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
RECEIFfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2m
Um*Kl•d Restrkled
Funds
Receipts
l)onations
Grants Received
Rent
Sale of Prnluce
Fundrdising
Hire of PreThises
worf(sI￿ps and Events
Other incorre
Total Incoming resources
15,729
13.177
367
13,177
15,604
1(Kl
87
33,187
Payments
Garden Consuables
Garden Equipn￿l
Buikjings & hyroverrEnts
Adffin & Office SupplieslEquiprrEnt
Pttounlancy
Uts'lities & knsurdnce
Workshops, PuNicity & Events
Bank Charges
Training
Total payments
4,526
417
17.964
1,312
1,312
11269
171
4.337
171
350
2,767
416
110
2,767
1,711
110
17
111
240
27,961
Surplusl(Deflcft)
Total fijnds broluht fomard
Transkn between funds
{2,633)
14200) {I833)
5,337
41,935
{375)
36,7Cfd
375
Total funds carrled fornard
41.935
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
srATEMENT OF ASSEfs & LIABILITIES
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
intrffd
J02
4X)
17D
745
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Date: 6 May 2025
J P ScargilL Chair
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SPRINGVALE COMMINITY GARDEN C.I.O.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
l. Accounting policies
Basis of the re
aration of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis whlch
summarises the movement of cash in and out of the organisation. In this context
'cash' includes cash equivalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be readily
available to pay debts as they fall due. This format of accounts is available to non-
company charities with gross annual income of £250,000 or less.
Clas
ification of incom
ndi
ure
Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification.
Funds structure
The charlty maintains an unrestricted fund which represents funds whlch are
expendable at the discretlon of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Unrestrlcted 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 glven. Any balance remaining
outstanding on a restritted fund at the end of the year is carrled forward as a balance
on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction
on the balance outstanding. Restricted funds will arise from grants and donations
given to the charity for specific purposes.
2. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses
There were no payments, remuneratlon 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
Kids Artivity Days
Fruit Tree5
Round Table
Tesco (Don Street Proiett)
BMBC Ward Alliance 2023 (Xmas)
Majic Lsttle Grnnts
Blackstone Edge
Co•OP
1.057
240
(795)
(240)
{352)
262
352
375
(375)
300
500
2,000
2,185
5,337
(300)
500
(2,000)
(2,185)
(5,872)
Total
1,672
375
762
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SPIUNGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PEIUOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. Funds Transfer
£375 was transferred from the Tesco Groundwork Fund to the General Fund as £375
was transferred from general fund in 2023 to pay for works in 2023, and the grant of
£375 was only re￿IVed in January 2024.
6. Grants received
There was £5,337 of grants carried forward from the P￿vIouS financial year. New
grants thls year were..
Round Table
£250 for a fruit tree pruning course and £10 for chlldren's
activities.
BMBC Ward Allian
£750 towards school summer holiday activities.
£375 towards Don Street groundwork. See note 5 above.
Penistone Round
Table
Contributlon of £200 to Kids Activity days.
Fundraising
Kids Activity days £87.
7. Donations.
Unrestrlcted Funds.
2024
General Donations
Thurgoland School
Earth, Sand & Fore
2ZLF
Total
103
130
72
50
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