## **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. 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