This Treasurer’s Report has been prepared on behalf of the Railside Community Garden Association for the Charity Commission return due 31/01/2025 and covers the period from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024
Our income during this year is from three principal sources; grant funding from Western Riverside trading as Groundwork London, membership subscriptions, and proceeds from events.
During this reporting period income was £9800.41 and expenditure was £ 9466.21
During this period we continued to pursue infrastructure projects to enhance the garden in keeping with our strategy to provide a benefit to the local community, with the help of Western Riverside. The significant purchases made during this period were a large wooden gazebo (£3485.25) to provide shelter during community events, and reconstruction of the arch walls and installation of windows (£4511.45) to enhance our community space. These purchases were made by committee member Martin York ‘out of pocket’ in advance of then receiving the funds from Groundwork, then reimbursing Martin York from the RCG account.
Other income included membership subscriptions, takings from a successful open day, garden produce, and a rebate on electricity.
Outlay included electricity, insurance, small work eg plumbing, and sundry items.
Overall the RCG continues to operate with a healthy balance, and always ensures it maintains enough funds to cover all predicted running costs.
There are no outstanding debts or monies owed to RCG, or owed by RCG to any other party.
Matt Jones Treasurer 31/01/2025