Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1 January 2025 To 31 December 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1182630
Civic Pride Rossendale
Charity's principal address C/O Casked 14 Bury Road Rawtenstall Postcode BB4 6 AA
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 (ifany) |
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| J S Shutt | ||||
| M Jones | ||||
| R Thomson | ||||
| E M Smith | Chair | |||
| C A Hocking | Finance Officer And Vice Chair |
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| Y Malley | ||||
| C Blomerley | Litter and Health and SafetyOfficer |
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| M Ringland | 29/9/25 – 31/12/25 | |||
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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Finance | Steve Barton | 48-50 Manchester Road Haslingden BB4 5ST |
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 Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted CIO
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Appointed by existing Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include On appointment a Trustee is issued with the Charity constitution and all additional information, where the policies. relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
The new Trustee is advised to read the information for Trustees on the Charity Commission website.
The Finance Officer provides information to new Trustees on the financial position of the Charity, the latest income and expenditure report, the budget setting for the current financial year and details of investments.
The Finance Officer prepares an income and expenditure plan at the start of every year and monitors expenditure against this budget plan.
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In addition to the Constitution the Charity has a set of Operational Rules which set out the responsibilities of the Operations Committee.
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The Charity has an annual development plan that is agreed with volunteers and Trustees at the AGM.
The Charity has appropriate policies in place.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its
To promote the protection and improvement of the natural, physical and built environment of Rossendale through hardworking volunteers picking
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governing document
litter and regenerating and maintaining public gardens and spaces. To advance the education of the public in the importance of the physical and natural environment.
Civic Pride Rossendale (CPR) has continued to renovate and maintain public gardens and spaces for the benefit of the community. Litter pickers have continued to go out in the Rossendale Valley picking litter. We plant trees, shrubs and flowers, tidy pavements and verges, install planters on pavements, install benches and litter bins, install bird and bat boxes.
CPR is supported by the local authority, Rossendale Borough Council. For example, we have worked together to improve the facilities of a small local park and in July 2024 it was awarded Green Flag status.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
CPR also liaises with Lancashire County Council. The charity’s advice is sought on the Rawtenstall town centre regeneration plans.
We liaise with and work with other like-minded organisations and charities – Incredible Edible, Dementia Society, Youth Zone, White Horse Project, Rossendale Civic Trust, Rossendale Hospice – as well as local churches and schools.
Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
CPR has a Reserves policy and an investment policy.
The annual development plan sets out the programme of activities for the following 12 months.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
All the work is carried out by unpaid volunteers, unless the volunteers do not have the necessary skills. In this instance the work is contracted out to a local business
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policy on grant making;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main In 2025 CPR entered several gardens and community spaces into the achievements of the charity RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” competition. All were judged outstanding during the year or thriving. In 2025 Civic Pride Rossendale celebrated it’s 25th Silver Jubilee. An event was held in a local venue. It was open to all volunteers, supporters and members of the public. The event celebrated 25 years of helping to make the Rossendale Valley a brighter, more nature diverse and litter free area for all residents, visitors and businesses. Work has continued in a local park, Whitaker Park, to bring the grounds back to life. Formal beds have been planted, wild flower areas created, trees planted and a willow sculpture built. Grants have been applied for to continue with this improvement work in 2026. This work is being carried out with the local authority. Work continues in another park, Sparrow Park, to bring back colour to this town centre area. Flower beds created, planters installed, new benches and the whole area weeded and tidied up. Working with Rossendale Borough Council, this park was awarded Green Flag status in 2024 and the standard for this award is being maintained. Work has continued to improve and maintain Trickett’s Memorial Ground in Waterfoot. Additional benches and planters have been installed in Waterfoot. A flowerbed adjacent to a Rawtenstall town centre car park has been completely redesigned. Corten steel planters have been custom made by a local business and a selection of different acers planted in them creating a new contemporary feature. We worked with the library in the centre of Rawtenstall to provide a floral display of annuals outside the library entrance. Civic Pride Rossendale Committee members have sat on the town Pride in Place boards. Litter picking events have taken place regularly throughout the year, targeting particular spots and often involving local businesses, other charities and other community groups. Work has continued to maintain and improve the many community gardens that the Charity looks after in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot, Edenfield and Crawshawbooth. Local businesses and individuals continue to support the Charity financially, with regular donations.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The amount of reserves needed is set by considering the following reasons why they may be needed – the 5Cs. These are set out in guidance by the Charity Commission.
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Cash flow – a bill has to be paid before the money to cover it has been received.
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Contingency – unexpected expenditure in the event of an emergency.
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Commitment – a commitment to occasional significant expenditure which cannot be covered by the annual income.
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Conservation – funds which cannot be spent immediately without compromising the legal responsibility to ensure that resources are used necessarily and reasonably in fulfilling the charity’s objectives.
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Closure – the charity becomes financially unsustainable and has to be wound up.
In setting the reserves level for 2025 consideration was been given to the 5Cs, the financial position at 31 December 2024 and the income and expenditure in 2024, and the amount received in grants for specific projects that has not yet been spent.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
Funds are received from regular monthly donations and one-off donations from supporters.
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including Funds are raised through campaigns on JustGiving and Facebook. any fundraising);
Grants are applied for.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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All of the income supports our aims – there are no paid employees.
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of the charity; Money has been received in two legacies and some of this money is
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• investment policy and invested using the services and advice of a Financial Advisor. objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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
Lynn Smith Signature(s) Charlotte Hocking Eluned Margaret Smith Full name(s) Charlotte Angela Hocking Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Finance Officer and Vice Chair Trustee and Chair etc) Date 19 May 2026 19 May 2026
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Civic Pride Income and Expenditure Statement 1.1.25- 30.12.25 Bank balance brought forward Income Grants Monthly donations Other donations JustGiving Sales Other (incl interest and Gift Aid) Total Income Expenditure Community Assets Equipment Marketing Contractors Administrative and miscellaneous Overheads Investment Total Expenditure Cash in Bank at month end
2025 Totals
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| £42,482.82 | 25,316.30 | |
| £1,366.35 | 500.00 | |
| £8,295.00 | 8,485.00 | |
| £7,968.50 | 24,779.03 | |
| £108.77 | 900.67 | |
| £2,315.79 | 2,236.00 | |
| £6,117.63 | 4,823.12 | |
| £26,172.04 | 41,723.82 | |
| £11,561.76 | 6,062.67 | |
| £7,364.41 | 10,614.52 | |
| £1,670.24 | 1,102.16 | |
| £925.98 | 1,384.00 | |
| £4,981.43 | 1,678.97 | |
| £3,879.08 | 3,714.98 | |
| £0.00 | 0.00 | |
| £30,382.90 | 24,557.30 | |
| 38,271.96 | #REF! | |
2025 Totals
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CIVIC PRIDE (ROSSENDALE) INCOME EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS 01 JANUARY 2017 - 31 DECEMBER 2017
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| N | 1.1 25 | C J Shepherd | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||
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| J P Shorrock | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| G Hollinson | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| Thomson FM Ltd | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||||||||
| NJH Wealth Management Ltd | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||||||||
| Dr T Mackenzie | 25.00 | 25.00 | ||||||||
| Y Malley | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||||||||
| Lyndhurst Shoe Co Ltd | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||||||||
| Chris Chew Orbital Design | 20.00 | 20.00 | ||||||||
| Revival Books Ltd | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||
| Beta GroupLtd | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||
| J Shutt donation | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||||||||
| Just Giving | 4.75 | 4.75 | ||||||||
| Anon donations | 80.00 | 80.00 | ||||||||
| C HockingAnon donation | 13.80 | 13.80 | ||||||||
| P Boys | 40.00 | 40.00 | ||||||||
| C Shorrock | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| 1.2.25 | C J Shepherd | 5.00 | 5.00 | |||||||
| J P Shorrock | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| G Hollinson | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| Thomson FM Ltd | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||||||||
| NJH Wealth Management Ltd | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||||||||
| Dr T Mackenzie | 25.00 | 25.00 | ||||||||
| Y Malley | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||||||||
| Lyndhurst Shoe Co Ltd | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||||||||
| Chris Chew Orbital Design | 20.00 | 20.00 | ||||||||
| Beta GroupLtd | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||
| P Boys | 40.00 | 40.00 | ||||||||
| C Shorrock | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||
| M JelleyTingtings | 10.00 | 10.00 | ||||||||
| Just Giving | 19.32 | 19.32 | ||||||||
| Meteor interest | 289.51 | 289.51 | ||||||||
| M JelleyTingtings | 10.00 | 10.00 | ||||||||
| Donantions | 40.12 | 40.12 | ||||||||
| Donation | 0.98 | 0.98 | ||||||||
| C HockingAnon donation | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Total Income
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CIVIC PRIDE (ROSSENDALE) INCOME/EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS 01 JANUARY 2017 - 31 DECEMBER 2017
| Cheque Number |
10/03/00 | Creditor | Item | Amount | Community Assets (plants, mulch, stones etc) |
Equipment |
Marketing | Contractor s |
Admin | Overheads | Investment | Total |
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| 1.1.25 | Fletchers Hardware | Various | 37.24 | 37.24 | 37.24 | |||||||
| Fuel card | Petrol | 14.40 | 14.40 | 14.40 | ||||||||
| Zurich Insurance | Van insurance | 824.85 | 824.85 | 824.85 | ||||||||
| Just Giving | Subs | 18.00 | 18.00 | 18.00 | ||||||||
| Mailchimp | Subs | 19.11 | 19.11 | 19.11 | ||||||||
| Pronto Direct | Hi Vis | 604.76 | 604.76 | 604.76 | ||||||||
| A C White | Plants | 103.90 | 103.90 | 103.90 | ||||||||
| 01/02/25 | RHS membership | Subs | 47.00 | 47.00 | 47.00 | |||||||
| Sue Reah | PLants | 27.50 | 27.50 | 27.50 | ||||||||
| Fuel card | Petrol | 49.00 | 49.00 | 49.00 | ||||||||
| Sue Reah | Plants | 71.80 | 71.80 | 71.80 | ||||||||
| J Czugalinski | Variuos equipment | 1066.71 | 1066.71 | 1,066.71 | ||||||||
| P Harris | Tow bar | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||
| Billingtons | Catering | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | ||||||||
| Just Giving | Subs | 18.00 | 18.00 | 18.00 | ||||||||
| Mailchimp | Subs | 18.64 | 18.64 | 18.64 | ||||||||
| Rolands florist | Flowers | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | ||||||||
| Janet Hoyle | Tools | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | ||||||||
| D Smith | Tow bar | 625.00 | 625.00 | 625.00 | ||||||||
| J Czugalinski | Strulch | 502.50 | 502.50 | 502.50 | ||||||||
| 1.3.25 | P Harris | Equipment | 24.98 | 24.98 | 24.98 |
Total Expenditure
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CIVIC PRIDE (ROSSENDALE) Report and Accounts 31 December 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS REPORT TO THE TRUSYEESIMEM8ER5 OF awc PRIDE ROSSE14DALE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2025 CHARITY NUMBER: 1182630 I report to the trustees on my examinat?n of the accounts of the above thailty 1.the trusfl for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responslbllltles and ba51s ol r•port As the charlty tnjstees of the Trusti YOU ate re5wnsiWe forthe preparatlon of the accounts In ccordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the ACVI. I report In respect of my eXaMinatn of the Tru5Vs accounts carrled out under seetion145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my examination. I have tollowed the applicable Directions 8rien by the Charlty Commisslon under sectton 14515llbl olthe ACL Ind4pendAnt 4xwnWs stat•nwnt I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connertion with the examSnatlon whl¢h 8lves me SE to bllw8 th4t in, any mat•rl•l respect: Accountln8 records were r1 kept in accordance with sertlon 130 of the kt or The accounts do not accord with the accountln8 records The accounts did not Comp with the applloble requirements concemlng the fomi and content of the accounts set out in the (ant5 (Accounts and Rep)rtsl Regulatlons 2LYJ8 other than any requlrement that the accounts give a.true and faif view" whith Is not matter considered as parf of an Independent examlnatlon. I have rto concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connertlon wfth the examlnath)n to whl¢h attentson should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understand1 of the accounts to be reached. SIGNED.. DATE". 26 March 2026 NAME.. Michael Howarth RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL qUALtFICATION{SI OR BODY: F.CA HOWARTh & CO 225b 8acup Road. Rawtenstall, BB4 7PA