Registered Charity No: 1159842 Springvale Communlty Garden C.I.O. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2025
SPRZNGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN CI.0. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Admlnlstrative Information Trustees, Report Independent Examinerfs Report Receipts & Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11-12 Page 2
SPRING VALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O. LEGAL AND ADmISTrATIvE INFORMATION PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Full Name: SPRINGVALE COMMUMrrY GARDEN C.X.O. Registered Charity Number: 1159842 Principle Address: Off Sheffield Road Penlstone Sheffield S36 6HH Correspondence Address: Sycamore House Cubley Penistone Sheffield S36 9AW Trustees: J P Scargill B M Halllwell D G Sanderson R Kszton Y Woofenden J. Featherstone Chair: J P Scargill Secretary: B M Halliwell Banker5: HSBC 5 Market Hlll Bamsley S70 2PY Independent Examlner: Chrlstopher Stones Community Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barn51ey S71 IAN Page 3
SPRINGVALE COHMUNIfY GARDEN QLO. TRUSTEES. REPORT PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2025 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. Structurei governance and management Springvale Communty Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {ClO), registered with the Charity Commission and govemed by its constitution, adopted 8th January 2015. The members of the CIO are the charty trustees. Membership of the CIO cannot be transferred to anyone else. The Ilablllty of each member in the Èvent of winding-up Is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The charfty trustees may create aSSOCFate 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 charity trustees who may exercise all the powers of the CIO. One third of the Trustees will retire at a properly convened meetlng each year but may be reappointed. Appolntment of Trustees In accordance with the terms of the constitution. there must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minlmum, the remainlng 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 appolnted by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. Each new trustee is given a copy of the constltutlon and the latest trustee5' 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 eXperIen necessary to manage the chartty effectlvely and in accordance with charity law. The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of this report. Charltable aims and objectlves The objects of the charity are: l. To advance for the public benefit of the community of Penistone and surrounding areas, the conservation. protertion and Improvement of the physical and natural environment by cultivating food, herbs, plants and flowers and creating wildlife habltat without the use of harmftjl chemicals. 2. To advance the education of the communlty of Penistone and sumundlng areas In the growlng of food, herbs, plants and flowers for a healthy lifestyle and the conservatlon, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. 3. To provide a community garden for recreatlon ft)r the people of Penlstone and surrounding areas. Page 4
SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O. TRusfEES' REPORT continued PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2015 Actlvities undertaken for the pubfic benefrt In shaping the objectlves for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the publlc benefit guidance published by the Charity Commisslon. The trustees conslder that all activities, as outlined In thls report, meet the public benefit requirement. The Garden offers regular volunteerlng opportunities which Ilnk the three maln charltable purposes whlch are: Education Conservation Purposeful Recreatlon Activities for the public benefit in 2025 included: A series of chlldren's activities during school holidays. Monthly mindfulness sessions. Adult glass craft sessions. Givlng talks to local groups. Offering chemical free produ. Opening the garden for local children's group visits. i.e. Brownles, Guides, Cubs, Scouts, Ralnbows, as well as local schools. Participating in wlder 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 for wildlife. Achievements during the perlod We have continued to malntaln sufficient funds to allow the garden to continue to support both the volunteers and the community. Tre Garden has been successful in obtaining fvnding from several sources for specffic projects and also increasing our income to pay our running costs and support other projerts. Projects have Included: We acted responsibly by deallng with an Infestation of Japanese Knotweed at the Riverside Nature Area and worked in collaboration w(th local residents. Took expert advice to cate a Legionella Management System to protert the health of our volunteers. Took expert advice and attended a workshop and have prodUd a programme to maintain the orchard better. We are maintaining our social media profile to keep the community informed about opportunitles, activities and achievements. We began to use solar power to pay our running costs. Successfvlly applled for fundlng from local counal and local phttanthropic groups to support children's activltles. Welcomed a group from Barnsley's Twin Town. Page 5
SPIUNGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O. TRVSTeES' REPORT contlnued PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2025 Formed a relationshlp wlth a housing association to replace a dilapidated shed which will be used by local residents. We have improved our volunteer Information. Plans for the future We want to continue to ralse the prDfile of the Garden and to improve our amenitles for the public by: l. Continuing wlth the knotweed treatment on the Rlverslde Nature Area to restore It as an enjoyable environment for all users. 2. Continulng to maintain and Improve the garden site. 3. Improving the pond area. 4. Offering a program of events In the garden. S. Keeping involved in local activities and encouraglng most visitors. The Charity's pollcy on reserves This is unchanged and we remain committed to setting aslde funds that will enable us to meet any contractual obligatfons and provide us with three months running cosis. The actual level of unrestrlcted reserrfes at the year-end was £40,497 which meets this requirement. (2024: £34,340) Related Parties There are no related parties Trustees responsibllltles for the financial statements The trustees are responsible for keeptng proper accounting records whlch disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial positlon of the charity at any tlme and enable the tnjstees to prepare financlal ststements ft)r each financial year. The trustees are also responslble for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities. Financial Posltlon The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 12.The Receipts and Payments Account shows a surplus for the period £7,501 (2024: deficit of £6.833). The total funds of the charlty at year-end, stand at £42,603 (2024.. £35,102) Page 6
SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN GI.0. TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued PERIOD EfiDED 31 DECElfBER ZOZ5 The trustees declare that they have approved the report above. Signed on behalf of the charivs trustees: Signed: Date: 11 May 2026 3 P Scaryill. Chair Page 7
SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN CLO. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT PERXOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 12. Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year, under section 144 (2) of the Charitles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examlnation Is needed. It Is my re5ponslblllty to: examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures lald down In the general direct•ons 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 examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general directions glven by the Charity Commlsslon. An examinatlon Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be requlred in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independeftt examinerfs statement In connection wlth my examination. no matter has come to my attention: l. which glves me reasonable cause to belleve that In any materlal respert the requlrements to keep accounting cordS, in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accountlng requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 2. to whith, In my opinion, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: 11 May 2026 Christopher Stones Comrnunity Accountant Bamsley CVS. 23 Queens Road, Bamsley, S71 IAN Page 8
SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O. RECEZPTS AND PAYMEN75 Accoulr PERIOD ENDeD 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unre8trlct•d RrICtl Fund$ Fund$ Totst Fund8 Fun(ts Rernipts 1,043 s.1 13.1154 5,961 1.585 13,177 454 Safe of Prod FurKtraigr¥J re of prSe8 WOTW arnl E 13. 540 630 17,116 Totsl incoming resourc•s Payments &318 127 (kn Eq14rThnt 127 2,916 122 70 1.312 2,916 BURI fings & IW0m8S Adwin & Cffice SupptseslEquirAr£r Accounla Iiies a Ifwrance 122 70 11269 171 2.767 1.711 110 110 87 Bk Charges Trainlr¥J Total payments 87 4.617 SurplusllDoficit) Tolal lurnls txWforvArd Trartsf8rs fvr¥Js 157 7.501 35.102 (6.&33) 41.935 Total funds carried forward Page 9
SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O. srATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABZLMES PERZOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 Bank (FEBC) Cath in hand 41564 35,044 41603 35,102 Fixed assets and iterT6 ( eq11 vHe don& frorn Peni*one & tlstri(t Comnjnity Partnthp (registered thaity nUrrtr 1112840) Inox)ryNJ7tion. There is also a large number of garden t(x5 and sur Liabiliti (ntancY & &arnlrkati fee 550 450 630 The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees: Date: 11 May 2026 J P Scarglll. Chair Page 10
SPRINGVALE COMMINITY GARDEN C.I.O. IIOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEI4Erir5 PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I. Accounting policies Basis of the re aration of accounts The flnancial statements have been prepared on a Recelpts & Payments basis whlch summarises the movement of cash In and out of the organlsation. 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. Classification of income & ex enditure Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts uslng natural classificatlon. Funds structure The charity maintsins an unrestrirted fund whlch represents funds whlch are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Unrestrlrted funds may arlse from grants and donatlons of a general nature, fees for goods and service provided and payment for servlce 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 fijnd at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance Dn the fijnd, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding. Restrlcted fijnds will arlse from grants and donations glven to the charlty for specific purposes. 2. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses There were no payments, remuneration or benefits to trustees during the perfod, 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. Restrlcted Funds Openlng IncomiNJ (Resources Fund balan resourc expended) Trarfer5 C1051ng balance Kids Actlv5ty Days Krtotweed Control A Tree for Everyone Magic ttle Grants Totsi 262 2,200 3,500 261 (1,440) (2,916) (261) 1.022 500 762 500 5,961 (4,617) 2,106 Page 11
SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN C.I.O. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS PERIOD EhlDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 5. Funds Transfer There were no fijnd transfers durfng the current year. 6. Grants received There was £762 of grants carrled forward from the prevlous financial year. New grants this year were: Penistone Round Table: A £500 grant for Klds Activity days. Tesco: A £IOOO grant for Kid's Artivity days. BMBC Ward Alliance: A £600 grant for Klds Activity days and £3,500 for Japanese Knotweed control. Ladies Clrcle: A £100 grant for klds Activity days. SYCF: A £200 grant for the -Tree for Everyone- project. 7. Unr£stricted Donations Donor Generdl Donatlons RHS WI - Holmfirth D. Slater 2ZLF 530 50 50 60 353 Totsl 1,043 Page 12