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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Greatwood & Horseclose Resident’s Association

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1172188

Charity's principal address Greatwood Community Centre North Parade Skipton Postcode BD23 2SR

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)
Raymond Marfell Chair
Lewis Morgan Trustee
Emma Nicholson Trustee
Stephanie Hay Trustee
Andrew Rankine Trustee
Gordon Bell Trustee
HayleyCarrol Trustee
Jodie Priestley Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name
Address
Name
Address
Yorkshire Housing
Employee
Mrs Karen McIntyre

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Construction last revision 12[th] March 2019

Charitable Incorporated Organisation. How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Election at AGM or exceptionally may be appointed by the trustees. A third Trustee selection methods must retire at each AGM.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The charity’s objects are to further or benefit the residents of the Greatwood and Horseclose estates of Skipton and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by association together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power to establish or

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secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with a statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. The hall provides premises for several social groups such as “knit and natter” and karate. A women’s group was formed with consultation from residents to engage hard to reach, isolated women and encouraged social support. Workshops were provided aimed at improving mental, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on loss, change, anger, resilience, low mood, anxiety, confidence and self-worth. Events were held celebrating women and providing taster sessions of complementary therapies and creative activities. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the Creative communities is a group who facilitate creative projects that public benefit in relation to require residents’ active involvement and commitment. The aim of the these objects (include within group is to grow an inclusive neighbourhood and bring residents this section the statutory together. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Scoff café provided low cost nutritious, balanced meals to encourage issued by the Charity people to the centre, combat loneliness and increase support networks. Commission on public benefit) Volunteers have been integral to the success of Scoff Café and Sunday Social together with the other group activities. The charity is always actively encouraging residents to consider volunteering with the centre.

Community fun days to be a voice for the Community.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Section D Achievements and performance

The Residents group hosted a Summer Community Event on 8[th] August Summary of the main 25 which included charity stalls, Free craft activities and a bouncy castle achievements of the charity for families to enjoy and refreshments and food at low cost. during the year The Association also wanted to Achievements of local resident Jean Elliott (nee Breckon) who played for England Ladies in 1971 and is known as one of the Lost Lionesses, so the Residents Association had a silver plate engraved which was presented to her at the Skipton Town Council – Christmas Light Switch on. As the community are in the top 20% of health deprivation a workshop was set up to help encourage residents to cook from scratch to improve their health outcomes. This ran for a couple of sessions and attended by 8-10 people. Christmas Family event ran on 29[th] November with traditional Santas grotto, charity stalls and festive refreshments and face painting and crafts for families. The Residents Association always try to keep the costs low so families can come along and socialise with neighbours without it being unaffordable. Friends of GW&HC was launched early 2026 an online group to reach out to try get more volunteers who don’t necessarily want to be a trustee but want to get involved and give input into their community. A brief form needs to be filled in to join so we can generate a database to eventually send out a e newsletter and txt message when events are coming up. AGM was held on 26[th] March 26 and three new members signed up and others who are going to join the Friends of GW&H C . Easter Event on 28[th] March where the standard stall and family crafts and refreshments went ahead the event was used to officially launch the friends of GW&HC and photos were displayed from the last 20 yrs from past events at the Community Centre. Also, a company called Diggis Den came along with bunny’s and guinea pigs for families to brush and cuddle the company have visited the events in the past and the children really enjoy sitting holding and feeding the animals.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Overall, it’s been a great year, and the community events get lots of family’s in and great feedback. Will still need to recruit for volunteers but the additional three is a great start

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information)

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Section F Other optional information

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) R Marfell Full name(s) Raymond Marfell Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 21/05/2026

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Charity Name

Greatwood & Horseclose Resident's Assocation
Charity Name

Greatwood & Horseclose Resident's Assocation
Charity Name

Greatwood & Horseclose Resident's Assocation
For the period
from
Period start date
4/1/2025
To
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Miscellanous
198
Yorkshire Housing
198
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Sub total -
Total receipts 198
A3 Payments
Communitcation TalkTalk
527
Stationery
20
CommunityEvents
1,625
Lioness Shield
139
Sub total 2,310
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Sub total -
Total payments 2,310
Net of receipts/(payments) - 2,112
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
5,576
Cash funds this year end 3,464
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
to the nearest £
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funds
to the nearest £
Endowment
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Total funds
to the nearest £
Last year
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
Details
Details
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Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
to nearest £
to nearest £
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to nearest £
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funds
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asset belongs
Fund to which
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Fund to which
liability relates
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Date of
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