Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2023 To 31 August 2024
Charity name: Friends of Bradley Park
Charity registration number: 1168903
Objectives and Activities
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|Summary of the purposes of|Para 1.17|The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of|
|the charity as set out in its|the inhabitants of Huddersfield, to provide or|
|governing document|assist in the provision of facilities for|
|recreation and other leisure time occupation|
|in the interests of social welfare with the|
|object of improving their conditions of life for|
|the inhabitants of the area of benefit in|
|particular but not exclusively by the|
|preservation, promotion, support, assistance|
|and improvement of Bradley Park.|
|Summary of the main|Para 1.17 and|The CIOs main activities during the reporting|
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|activities in relation to those|period have been the management of|
|purposes for the public|Bradley Park including the Bradley Park|
|benefit, in particular, the|Community Centre and associated|
|activities, projects or services|substantial recreational space (circa 17 acre|
|identified in the accounts.|site).|
|During this reporting period the Bradley Park|
|Community Centre has remained closed as|
|a result of Covid and other challenges. The|
|extensive outdoor recreational areas have|
|remained open and fully accessible for local|
|people and groups to use. Maintenance of|
|the external areas has continued.|
|Throughout the reporting period a local|
|gardener has rented a storage container on|
|Bradley Park to support his business and a|
|local individual leased the ‘depot’ (former|
|storage space) for delivering|
|Statement confirming|Para 1.18|In making decisions the Trustees of the CIO|
|whether the trustees have|have had due regard to the commission's|
|had regard to the guidance|public benefit guidance when exercising any|
|issued by the Charity|powers or duties to which the guidance is|
|Commission on public|relevant. Trustees have been issued with|
|benefit|copies of the guidelines.|
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SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Maintaining a long lease of Bradley Park has enabled the CIO to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation to the local community. The lease also preserves the park for future generations and gives much greater freedom to undertake improvement works and stage community events. The CIO has at its disposal approximately 17 acres of recreation ground, a small children’s playground, Skate park, 3 full size sports pitches, 1, 5-a side football pitch, secure maintenance yard, large storage facilities, a grounds maintenance depot facility with power, storage and water. Bradley Park greatly assists in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and community benefit. The continued rental of a storage container to a local gardener has supported his business and the continued letting of the ‘depot’ to a local individual to deliver personal fitness sessions and support brings individual and wider community benefits. The extensive external parkland and play facilities have been extremely well used particularly as a place for local residents for safe exercise and recreation. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The account is in credit |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not have any reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity currently does not have sufficient income to generate a surplus. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties with charity continuing as going concern. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
No deficit. No uncertainties with charity continuing as going concern. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Written constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | As per the approved constitution. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Bradley Park |
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| Other name the charity uses | Bradley Park |
| Registered charity number | 1168903 |
| Charity’s principal address | Bradley Park Community Centre, Wilton Avenue, Bradley, Huddersfield HD2 1RS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Theresa Cavanagh | Resigned: 16 Oct 23 | |||
| Graham Cowgill | Resigned: 16 Oct 23 | |||
| MandyTomkin | Whole Year | |||
| Ivor Richards | Whole Year | |||
| Leah Patrice | Whole Year | |||
| Donna Newton | Treasurer | Appointed: 16 Oct 23 | ||
| Marlon Adams | Appointed: 16 Oct 23 | |||
| Stephanie Smith | Appointed: 16 Oct 23 | |||
| Lincoln Adams | Chair | Appointed: 18 Mar 24 | ||
| Kevon Mohammed | Appointed: 15 Jan 24 | |||
| Rachel Murphy | Appointed: 15 Jan 24 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) BELtsc Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date Donna Newton Treasurer 31 May 2025
Friends of Bradley Park
Unaudited Accounts
for the year ended 31 August 2024
Friends of Bradley Park
Unaudited Accounts
Year ended 31 August 2024
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Proprietor and Professional Advisers | 1 |
| Proprietor’s Approval Statement | 2 |
| Accountant’s Report | 3 |
| Proft and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 6 - 9 |
Friends of Bradley Park
Proprietor and Professional Advisers
Year ended 31 August 2024
Proprietor
Trustees of Friends of Bradley Park
Business name Business address
Friends of Bradley Park Wilton Avenue Huddersfield HD2 1RS United Kingdom
Accountant
D Newton ta Direct Business Support 23 Wood Lane Huddersfield HD4 6QG United Kingdom
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Friends of Bradley Park
Proprietor’s Approval Statement
Year ended 31 August 2024
I approve the accounts which comprise the profit and loss account, balance sheet and related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework as set out in note 1, and for providing D Newton ta Direct Business Support with all the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.
Trustees of Friends of Bradley Park
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Friends of Bradley Park
Report to the proprietor on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Friends of Bradley Park
Year ended 31 August 2024
In accordance with your instructions, I have compiled the accounts on the following pages from the accounting records and from information and explanations supplied to me.
I have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently I do not, therefore, express any opinion on the accounts.
D Newton ta Direct Business Support
23 Wood Lane Huddersfield HD4 6QG United Kingdom
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Friends of Bradley Park
Year ended 31 August 2024
| Note Turnover 2 Gross proft Expenditure 2 Premises costs Staff costs Offce costs Marketing Legal and professional Repairs and maintenance Bad debts General expenses Loss for the year |
2024 £ 8,395 |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| 2,967 | ||
| 8,395 1,944 90 696 19 1,000 6,236 1,035 704 |
2,967 | |
| 1,551 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 84 | ||
| 8,683 | ||
| - | ||
| 1,527 | ||
| 11,724 | 11,845 | |
| (3,329) | (8,878) | |
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Friends of Bradley Park Balance Sheet
31 August 2024
| Note Current assets Debtors 3 Cash at bank Current liabilities 4 Net current assets Net assets Financed by: Capital account 5 |
2024 £ 2,475 6,629 |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 8,607 | ||
| 9,104 (1,658) |
8,607 | |
| - | ||
| 7,446 | 8,607 | |
| 7,446 | 8,607 | |
| 7,446 | 8,607 | |
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Friends of Bradley Park
Notes to the Accounts
Year ended 31 August 2024
1 Accounting policies
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost basis and on a basis which enables the profits to be calculated in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
TURNOVER
The turnover shown in the profit and loss account represents amounts invoiced during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax.
2 Profit and loss account analysis
TURNOVER
| Sales Rent Received Other income |
2024 £ 3,440 4,955 - |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 2,910 | ||
| 57 | ||
| 8,395 | 2,967 | |
EXPENDITURE
| Premises costs Rates Light, heating and power Staff costs Wages and salaries |
2024 £ 439 1,505 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 1,551 | ||
| 1,944 | 1,551 | |
| 2024 £ 90 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| - | ||
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Friends of Bradley Park
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 August 2024
| Offce costs Broadband and Internet Computer costs Marketing Website and Domain Renewals Legal and professional Accountancy fees Professional fees Repairs and maintenance Repairs and maintenance Grounds Maintenance Refuse Cleaning |
2024 £ 476 220 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 696 | - | |
| 2024 £ 19 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 2024 £ 500 500 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 84 | ||
| 1,000 | 84 | |
| 2024 £ 1,796 3,855 261 324 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| 2,741 | ||
| 5,942 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 6,236 | 8,683 | |
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Friends of Bradley Park Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 August 2024
| Bad debts Bad debts General expenses General insurance Sundry expenses |
2024 £ 1,035 |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 2024 £ 680 24 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| 1,517 | ||
| 10 | ||
| 704 | 1,527 | |
3 Debtors
| Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2024 £ 2,190 285 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 2,475 | - | |
4 Current liabilities
| Trade creditors Deposits received Deposits on rents Other loans repayable Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 898 300 150 (3,920) 4,230 |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 1,658 | - | |
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Friends of Bradley Park
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 August 2024
5 Capital account
| At 1 September 2023 Net loss for the year Capital introduced At 31 August 2024 |
2024 £ 16,579 (3,329) (5,804) |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| 17,485 | ||
| (8,878) | ||
| - | ||
| 7,446 | 8,607 | |
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