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
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SPRING VALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
LEGAL AND ADmI￿STrATIvE 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
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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.
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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 c￿ate a Legionella Management System to protert the
health of our volunteers.
Took expert advice and attended a workshop and have prodU￿d 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.
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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)
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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
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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
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SPRINGVALE COMMUNrrY GARDEN C.I.O.
RECEZPTS AND PAYMEN75 Accoul￿r
PERIOD ENDeD 31 DECEMBER 2025
Unre8trlct•d R￿rICtl￿
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 pr￿Se8
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 & IW0￿m8￿S
Adwin & Cffice SupptseslEquirAr£r
Accounla
Iiies a Ifwrance
122
70
11269
171
2.767
1.711
110
110
87
B￿k 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
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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 nUrrt￿r 1112840)
Inox)ryNJ7tion. There is also a large number of garden t(x￿5 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
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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) Trar￿fer5
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
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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
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