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 the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the inhabitants of Huddersfield, to provide or 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 activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The CIOs main activities during the reporting period have been the management of Bradley Park including the Bradley Park Community Centre and associated substantial recreational space (circa 17 acre 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 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In making decisions the Trustees of the CIO have had due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. Trustees have been issued with 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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| MandyTomkin | Whole Year | ||||||
| Ivor Richards | Whole Year | ||||||
| Leah Patrice | Whole Year | ||||||
| Donna Newton | Treasurer | Whole Year | |||||
| Marlon Adams | Whole Year | ||||||
| Stephanie Smith | Whole Year | ||||||
| Lincoln Adams | Chair | Whole Year | |||||
| Kevon Mohammed | Whole Year | ||||||
| Rachel Murphy | Whole Year | ||||||
| Kevon Mohammed | Whole Year | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name |
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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
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s) 0 ' 1:1� Full name(s) Donna Newton Position (eg Treasurer
Secretary, Chair, etc) I Date June 2026 125