HENLEY GREEN COMMUNITYTRUST Charitable Incorporated Organisation Legal and administration information for the year ended 31st March 2025 Charity number 1168318 Registered off ice Henley green Communlty Centre Wyken Croft Coventry CV21HQ independent examiner Ken Barnes 10 Woodstock Close Burbidge Hinclcley LE10 two EG Bankers Barclays Bank PLC Coventry HENLEY GREEN COMMUNITY TRUST Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number 1168318 TRUSTEES REPORT For the year ended 31st March 2025 INTRODUCTION The Henley Green Community Trust (HGCT) Trustees present this report for year ending March 2025, with financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies, and comply with the Charitable Company Articles of Association, the Charities Act 2016 and the Statement of Recommended Practice., Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2005. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng Document Henley Green Community Trust (HGCT) was formed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 201h July 2016,, under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is govemed under its Articles of Association, Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The Board of Trustees comprises a maximum of 7 members: ofwhich the majority must be 'Resident Company Members,. Trustees are appointed by the existing Resident Company Members i.e. those who are resident within the area of benefit. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefit from the Charity, Rlsk Management Trustees have considered and review on an ongoing basis, risks to which HGCT is exposed; using established systems and procedures to identify and manage risk., particularly those associated with running a community facility. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charitable Objects To benefit the residents Wood End, Henley Green, Manor Fam & Deedmore {WEHM) neighbourhoods: and those served by the Henley Green Community Centre. without distinction of sex, sexual oiientation, race, political, religious or other opinions. Associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntarylcommunity sector and other organisations in a common effort to.. Alleviate povety Advance education Provide facilities: o in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the quality of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects, Trustees shall have power to manage, maintain & co-operate with any statutory authority to provide a centre & activities promoted in furtherance of HGCT objects. TNstees confirm they have referred to guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Hpnley Green Community Ti'ust/Trustees Report 2024- 25 Page 113 RESERVES POLICY The Charity wlll establish and rnalntaln re88rves at a minimum18V81 of 6 months operatlng Income, plus statutory rèdundancy payments and notice periods on leases where thes8 excoed Six months. This policy is revi6w8d annually considerlng tradlng and other operatlonal reqU1￿ments. APRIL 2024- MARCH 2025 ACTIVITIES The rl88 In cost-of-llving, partlcularfy food and fuel have had and contlnue to have a d18proportionate Impact on those in receipt of benefits, and on fixedllower Incom88. HGCT being located at the heart of 8 much-Ghallenged community prioritises deltvery ol ft>od and wraparound support services, whilst axpanding reach and offer. Prloritl88 included., Henley Grub Hub Wlth 8lgnificant food Inflation Trustees continue to prloritise Henley Grub Hub - Social supermarket senAc8, providing local access to affordable, nutAtious food. SourGing essentlal, qualtty food In a limo of 8ignlflcant and ongoing food Infiation. Focusslng on drawing in reSoUr￿S to ensure sugtainablllty. Expanding partnershlps to provlde broader wraparound support servlces. NB In goneral food supplies showed an Improvement on 2022- 2023, partlcularly from Dur signlftcant and hlghly-valued food provider- Fareshare Building capaclty and capability of staff and volunteers Maintaining communlty actlvltles. Tea & Talk o Healthy Walk Amichair exerclse Rbachlng out to lonely, vulnerable and isolated to gngage in-p8r80n. Promoting seNlces and direct contact, e.g. senlors, Christmas lunch. COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIP WORKING HGCT recognl8es the Importance of collaboratlon and therefor8 contlnues to expand its partnershlp base, enhancing our offar wrf(h complementary knowledge and skills, to provide better and broader services. Crttical to HGCT offer13 our tgam of local communIty volunteers. who dedloate their time and energy In serving the community com8 rain or shlna. Partners contribute in many ways: Faroshare - main provider food through Its high quallty, surplus supply network Nelghbourly - end of day sup6rmarkot food collectlons (Aldl, Mad(8 & Spencer) Amazon - g9nerous donations of food and other goods Coventry Food Network Sky Blues in the Communlty- youth activities, Hollday Activity & Food (HAF) programme, Grub Hub dellv6rles and more Coventry City Councll - Household Support Fund, HAF, Covconnects CV Llfe- through Moat House L8isur8 & Neighbouthood C8ntre AbllityN8t - digital incluslon Good Thlngs Foundation - digltal Inclusion Coventry Bulldlng Society - donatlons & volunteering Public Health - community connector Sowe Valley Prlrnary Cara N8twork- soclal prescrlblng Cov@ntry Food Ban kJTrussell Trust Schools Farnily Hubs Carers, Trust Ilenley Greon Communlty Trust/Trustees Report 2024.. 25 PaEè 213 Coventry Food Network HGCT having shared its Grub Hub model citywide and been instrumental in establishing Coventry Food Network (CFN),. HGCT continues to share knowledge and develop services in line with demand and opportunity; not least in facilitating HSF as below. Household Support Fund (HSF) Through CFN, HGCT is contracted to Coventry City Council to deliver the food element of th8 government funded Household Support Fund. HGCT continues to play a key role in the design and development of HSF, to ensure a high quality, value for money offer for both client and funder. HGCT PRIORITIES FOR 2024125 HGCT continues to respond to needs of community through the cost-of-living crisis and beyond: Working in partnership Coventry City Council and community organisations to deliver HSF. Expand in person and group activities. Targeted approach to most vulnerable, in partnership with Sowe Valley Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Team Exploring opportunities to reach young people, particularly those at risk of crime & ASB NB HGCT believes its strength lies in being close to community, flexible and 'fleet of foot, in designing & delivering relevant and timely seNices. To achieve these objectives, Henley Green Community Trust will: Consult with, listen and respond to community needs, concerns and ambitions, Continue to ralse profile with public agencies in light of significant cuts in funding and resources; in order to minimise impact on the most vulnerable in our area. Build on established and expand range of partnerships. Review best and Increased use of HGCC facilities, maintaining focus on community benefit. Ensure HGCT is well managed & responsive to changing conditionslopportunities. Improve & maximise potential of our significant asset that is HGCC, generating income to be re-invested in local services. Secure additional funding, where this complements our ongoing engagement and community led services, developing HGCT to be relevant and sustainable. SUMMARY HGCT has demonstrated its flexibility, and entrepreneurial approach. not just surviving but growing its offer and reach by drawing on community assets, location, experience, resources, & highly- valued partnerships. We anticipate 2025126 will Gontinue to be challenging,, however, Trustees are confident HGCT is well placed to continue to contribute to our community and remains a going concern, Approved by Trustees on 8th January 2026 signed on thelr behalf by: Dianne Williams, Chalr of Trustees Henley Green Cornmunlty Trust Henley Green CommunityTrust CIO Registered Charity No. 1168318 Independent Examiners Report To The Trustees of Henley Green CommunltyTrust. I report to the to the Trustees on my @xamination of the financial statements of Henley Green Community Trust for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report. As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of th8 financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the charities act 2011 (the 2011 Act), I report in respect of my examlnation of the charities financial stat8ments carried out undor section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrylng out my oxamination I have followed all the applicable directions given bythe Charlty Commission on the section 145(5)IB) of the 2011 Act, Independent examiners statement. Your attention 18 drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared fin8nci81 statements In accordance with Accounting and Reportlng by charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the financial reporting standard applicable in the Ul<. l understand this has b@en done in orderfor financial statements to provide a true 8nd fairview in accordance with GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practise effective for reporting p8riods beginning on or after one January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my 8ttention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any m8teri81 respect 1. Accounting records were not k8pt in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Actor 2. the financial statements it will not accord with those records or: 3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the charity's accounts and reports regulations 2008 otherth8n any requir8ment that the accounts give a true and fair view whlch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come 8cros8 no other matters in connection with the exarnination to which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable 8 proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. l