2022-12-31-accounts

Objectiv	es and	Activiti	es
			SORP reference
Summary the charity	ofthe purposes of as set out in its			Tofurther the preservation ofthe crafts ofweaving, spinning and dyeing.
ovemin	document
Summary ofthe main activities in relation tothose purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the			Para 1.17and 1.19	New members are inducted into the crafts by current members by means of mentoring. The skills are passed on to the public in Frome and the surrounding areas. Interested members ofthe public have many opportunities to learn the
accounts.				historical importance ofthese crafts in
				the local area at shows, exhibitions and
				events held or participated in by the
				Guild. These include:
				A) Tuition in weaving and spinning
				offered on agroup or individual
				basis at the Guild workshop
				premises which are rented to
				house the specialist equipment
				needed.
				8) Sales ofwork by members with demonstrations ofspinning and
				weaving.
				C) Visits to the workshop by
				interested roups or individuals.
Statement confirming whether the trustees		have	Pate 1.18	All trustees have been directed to read the relevant sections ofthe Charity
had regard to the guidance				Commission guidance on public benefit.
issued by	the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

Policy on	social investment	social investment	social investment	Para 1.38
including	program		related
investment
				Para 1.38
Contribution		made	by
volunteers
Other

				SORP reference
					Most members attend the workshop on
					aTuesday or Thursday. We continue to
					hold monthly members meetings where
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the charity*s work has made to the circumstances ofits				Para 120	we make any decisions, by voting, regarding the running ofthe group. We also hold regular coffee and cake mornings that include a demonstration ofinterest. We have a regular 'show and
beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.					tell' session to share finished projects and expertise. We held a number of courses: 4shaft
					weaving, rigid heddle, preparing a loom,
					colour and weave and one-to-one
					sessions. These were attended by
					members ofthe public from the local
					area and further afield. We also had a
					spinninglteaching advice session on
					renovating a spinning wheel. We
					continue to provide tuition to members
					ofthe guild. A dyeing course organised
					by members, held in a member's house
					was mell attended. We had a stand ata
					local fair giving demonstrations ofour
					crafts this attracted new members to our
					group. We held a very successful exhibition in a local art venue This
					resulted in raising our profile and
					making sales. We held asession for a local home education group ofchildren.
					We belong tothe Association of Guilds
					ofWeavers Spinners and Dyers. A
					library ofup-to-date books relevant to
					our crafts is maintairied.

Achievements against
objectives set
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives
set
Investment performance
against objectives
Other

inancial Review	inancial Review
Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe period		Para 1 21	We currently hold a healthy reserve to honour our outgoings and protect our ability to function in the next two years at least. We continue to raise funds by providing courses and holding sales of work to supplement the subscriptions
			and donations made b members
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held		Para 1.22	We hold reserves to ensure we can continue to meet our financial obligations in terms ofpayment ofrent ofpremises which are essential for the rformance ofour functions.
Amount ofreserves heid		Para 1.22	E10000
Reasons for holding zero		Para 1.22	nla
reserves Details offund materially	in	Para 1.24	n/a
deficit Explanation ofany		Para 1.23	nla
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

ouma choose to include furt	her statements	where relevant about
		Chosen not to include
The charity's principal sources of funds (including	Para 1.47
any fundraising)
		Chosen not to include
Investment policy and objectives including any	Para 1A6
social investment policy
adopted
		Chosen not to include
A description ofthe principal	Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

Description of charity's
trusts: Type ofgoverning document		Para 1.25	CIO Association	constituion
How isthe charity		Para 1.25	CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods		Para 1.25	Elected by members
including details ofany
constitutional provisions	e.g.
election to post or name	of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Additional information [optional} You ma choose to include further statements			where relevant about Chosen not to include
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction		Para 1.51
and training oftrustees
			Chosen not to	include
The charity's organisational structure and any wider		Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
			Chosen not to	include
Relationship with any		Para 1.51
related parties
Other

Charit name		Frome Weavers S inners and D ers
Other name the charity uses		Frome Weavers
Re istered charit Charity's principal	number address	1180975 2"' Floor, Baywell House, Tucks~ Close, Frome, BA115LS

Description ofthe assets		n/a
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe		n/a
charity on whose behalf assets are held and how	the this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements	for	n/a
safe custody and
segregation ofsuch assets
from the charity's own
assets

The tru	stees declare th	at they h	ave approved the trustees r	eport .
Signed	on behalf ofthe	charity*s	trustees
	Signature(s)
	Full name(s)	DEBORAH MARY GIBSON
Position	(eg Secretary, Chair, etc)	Trustee		Trustee
	Date	l 7	Iu 'gom3