2022-10-31-accounts

Trustees Annual Report For the period 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022

Section A

Reference and administration details

Charity name : Friends of Rhyddings Park

Registered Charity Number : 1175682

Charity's Principal Address :

12 Abbott Clough Avenue

Knuzden

Oswaldtwistle

Lancashire

BB1 3LP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity:

Ann Warrington – Chair

Robert Warrington -Treasurer

Darren Goss - Secretary

Catherine Cheesman – Vice Chair

Section B

Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity's trusts

Type of governing document: Constitution

How the charity is constituted: Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Trustees selection methods: Appointed by the Trustees as a Body

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document: For the benefit of the inhabitants of Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire and the surrounding area 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 the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions in particular, but not exclusively, by the preservation, promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Rhyddings Park.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:

The delivery of a community events programme based on the NHS five steps to well being, aiming to enable people within our community to connect with others (reducing social isolation), be active, take notice; give to others by volunteering 8 learning new skills The community events programme

offers something for all with appropriate adaptation and support to enable as many members of the community to access the Coach House.

34 Volunteers actively support the charity.

Roles

Beekeepers; Carpenters; Gardeners; Social Media and Website Management; Event Support; Cook; Café Staff; Facilitators ( Examples - Park Your Worries, Carers’ Support, Overcoming Low Mood & Depression, Knit & Natter ); Finances; Project Lead; Grants management

Community Events Programme

Over 400 people use the Coach House & Kitchen Garden for activities supporting their well being per week.

Current Offer:-

• Community Café 2 days a week

• When café closed, used for refreshments across all sessions, facilitators manage

• Rhyddings Walkers

• Exercise to Music

• Zen Yoga x 7 sessions per week

• Circuit x 3 sessions a week

• Seated Exercise 1:1 + 1 group session per week

• Knit & Natter, Crochet & Chat

• 1:1 Boxercise for Autistic People x 3 sessions a week

• Health Walk for people with Learning Disability and Autistic People

• Rhyddings Wombles – litter picking

• Garden Volunteering 6 sessions per week

• Zen Workshops

• Mindfulness and Relaxation Workshops

• Mindful crafts

• Yoga Nidra

• Kettlebells x 2 sessions per week

• Qi Gong x 3 sessions per week

• Seasonal Afternoon Teas

• Seasonal Wreath Making

• Christmas Events

• Beekeeping

• Bootcamps x 5 sessions a week

• Boxercise x 3 sessions per week

• ADHD mentor support x 1 session per week

• Overcoming Low Mood and Depression Group - Monthly

• Park Your Worries - Monthly

• Carers Support for those who look after people with mental illness – Monthly

• • Willow Crafts

• Anxiety Management and Mindset Change

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the period:

1) The community have worked with us for over 4 years now, they have guided us, led us, shaped us and expect continuation of their Coach House & Kitchen Garden;

2) Over 400 people use the Coach House & Kitchen Garden for activities supporting their well being per week;

3) In November 2021, our chairperson was awarded the Green Flag Silver Anniversary Special Award for Volunteer of the Year;

4) In June 2022, the charity, Friends of Rhyddings Park, was awarded the Queen’s Award for Volunteer Service;

5) We have been able to maintain 2 part time paid staff, the reminder of the project at Rhyddings is managed and run by volunteers.

Section E Financial Review

Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves : The charity had a policy of retaining reserves sufficient for its short to medium term requirements. These are reviewed regularly and decisions regarding fundraising needs as well as cost control are always taken regarding this policy. Care is taken to preserve restricted funds, and these are only used for the purpose for which they are received.

Details of funds materially in deficit : None

Section F Other optional information

None

Section G

Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

Ann Warrington

Chair

Date: 30/07/23

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Friends of Rhyddings Park On a¢counts for the year ended 31 October 2022 Charlty no lif any) 1175682 Set out on pages 1to3 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are ￿sponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charrf(ies Act 2011 I'lhe Ad"}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the a¢¢ounting records were nol kepl in a¢¢ordan¢e with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records-, or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of aceounls sel out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other Ihan any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Andrew Sean Foxcroft Relevant professional qualificationl81 or body lif any}: AIA Addross: 4648, Long Street IER Oct 2018

Middleton Manchester M24 6UQ Section B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner nee(Js to highlight material mallers of con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detsils of any iterns that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018