CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 St April 2024 To 31st March 2025 Charity name: Darwen Community Foundation Charity registration number: 1171787 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area currently known as Darwen and its immediate neighbourhood and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of good health, but physical or mental, and the relief of overt and sickness. To raise funding for local charitable causes in line with the objects. 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 1.17and 1.19 To distribute grants to local charities and community groups in line with the objects. To deliver charitable projects that benefit the Darwen community. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Trustees have taken due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and all activities supported are for public benefit that benefit the community of Darwen.
Achievements and Performance SORP reference 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 The charity received a £100 donation during the period and did not expend any money other than bank charges. The charity holds funds worth £105 at the end of the period. There are plans to support the Darwen community in future years. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 The charity has £105 held as cash at the bank at the end of the period. Para 1.22 We currently do not have a reserves policy as we have no recurring liabilities. All funds raised are free to be spent on su ortin charitable causes. £105. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 We have no recurring liabilities. Para 1.24 Not applicable. Para 1.23 No concerns. Structure, Governance and Management Descri tion of charit 's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Set up as a CIO on 27th Feb 2017. How is the charity constituted? e.g Liniiicoriii, Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled toa oint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service.
Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Daen Communit Foundation None 1171787 Jubilee Tower Credit Union 10-11 Market street DARWEN BB3 1AZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Garth Hodgkinson (ex-officio) All trustees are appointed by Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service. Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Garth Hodgkinson Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Not applicable. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Not applicable. Declarations Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Jeremy Garth Hodgkinson Trustee Date 17th November 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Darwen Community Foundation Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110412024 311031202S Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the near85t Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last yoar to tho n•arest £ to the nearest £ to the near•st £ to tho nearest £ A1 Recei Donation ts 100 100 100.00 to ross Income or AR) loo 100 100 sset an see table Investment sa es, ota Total receipts 100 100 A3Pa ments Bank Charges 72 72 96 Sub total 72 72 96 A4 Asset and investment Sub total Total payments 72 72 96 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 28 28 77 77 73 105 105 77 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 3010112026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearèst £ Categories Restricted funds to nearost £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B1 Cash funds Cash held at the Bank 105 Total cash funds 105 lagrea balartes wilh receipts and paytTreDts accounllsll Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nèarest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ D()tails Fund to whlch assèt belon Details Cost loptlonall Current value tlonal Fund to which asset bèlon Current value tlonal Cost loptSonall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch relates Det,Jilb Amount due tional Whan due tional B5 Llabilities Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval Garth Hod kinson 1711112025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 3010112026