## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 1[st] June 2024 to 28[th] May 2025**
## **Charity name: Friends of Felling Park and Town Centre CIO**
## **Charity registration number: 1184238**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF
GATESHEAD AND THE SURROUNDING
AREA (“THE AREA OF BENEFIT”) 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 THEIR
CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE
INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN
PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE
PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
FELLING PARK AND THE PUBLIC
RECREATIONAL AREAS OF FELLING TOWN
CENTRE|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Funds generated by the Charity are utilised
in activities that are focussed in two main
areas:
Both short term and long Maintenance and
improvements of facilities for the use of the
wider community such as Felling Park
Planning and hosting of Community wide
events such as Family Fun Days|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees have discharged their
responsibilities with full regard to the
current Charity Commission Guidance on
Public Benefit|
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|The year has seen many changes in the
Charity Group, which unfortunately
continues to be impacted by a reduction in
the number of permanent Volunteers.
However, recruitment of volunteers
continues and those that are involved not
only work in the Park but are becoming
active in administration of the Group.
Recycling of garden related items has been
a growing activity this year, and there have
also been improvements in the horticultural
side of the Charity with the professional
greenhouse erected previously both
keeping the cost of plants down and
increasing capacity.
At the end of August an Event was held in
the Park which once again was well
supported by the general public, included
were children’s amusements and other
family activities.|
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## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
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## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Activities during the year generated a
surplus of £3,975.07
Income has primarily come from a Grant
awarded by Gateshead Council to support
a Family Fun Day, and also continues to be
generated via the traditional sources of
personal donations, events income and the
sale of surplus and reconditioned
equipment.
Expenditure has been directly linked to the
Grant funded activities as well as the other
key activities of the Charity detailed above.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The Charity does not hold reserves.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£0|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|The Charity does not generate reserves. As
a small charity funds raised are invested
directly into the running costs of its
activities and objectives|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The charity is currently involved in a court
claim following the accidental death of a
man in Felling Park in 2022. The inquest
into this man's death concluded that his
death was accidental but his family have
brought a civil claim for compensation
against the Charity. We will be defending
this claim as the charity denies any and all
liability in this man's death.|
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47||
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
Other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust Deed|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Trustees to be elected or re-elected at
AGM|
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charityname|Friends of Felling Park and Town Centre CIO|
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|Other name the charity uses|N/A|
|Registered charitynumber|1184238|
|Charity’s principal address|9 Whitefield Grove
Felling|
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE10 9NG
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||Charles Haswell|Chair||Friends of Felling Park and
Town Centre CIO|
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Ruttland|Committee Member||Friends of Felling Park and
Town Centre CIO|
||Peter Tracey|Committee Member||Friends of Felling Park and
Town Centre CIO|
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** C Haswell **Full name(s)** Charles Haswell
**Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc)**
**Date**
23rd January 2026
## **Friends of Felling Park**
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 28[TH] MAY 2025
**Auditor:** _Mr G Davidson_
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## **Friends of Felling Park**
## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO MAY 28[TH] 2025**
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INCOME
Restricted Funds -
Total Restricted Funds -
Unrestricted Funds
Gateshead Council Grant Funding 3,000.00
Donations 4,098.28
Events Income 721.31
Other Income 3,380.05
Total Unrestricted Funds 11,199.64
Total Income 11,199.64
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EXPENDITURE
Expenditure Amount
Grants Expenditure 3,000.00
Equipment, Hardware and Maintenance 820.20
Events Expenditure 64.48
Garden Supplies 2,215.09
Administration and Office Supplies 417.07
Catering and Refreshments 438.84
Miscellaneous Expenditure 77.25
Sundries -
Travel and Fuel 191.64
Total Expenditure 7,224.57
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## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY**
|**Income and Expenditure Summary**||**Amount**|
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|Income - Restricted Funds||-|
|Income - Unrestricted Funds||11,199.64|
|**Total Income**||11,199.64|
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|Expenditure||7,224.57|
|**Surplus/ (Deficit) for the Year**||**3,975.07**|
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## **EVENTS DETAILS**
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Event Details Income Expenditure Surplus
Grant Funding - Family Fun Day 3,000.00 3,000.00 -
Family Fun Day 721.31 64.48 656.83
Total 3,721.31 3,064.48 656.83
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## **SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE FUNDS AS AT 28[TH] MAY 2025**
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Total Funds Summary Amount
Opening Balance as at 1st June 2024pening Balance as at 1st June 2024ening Balance as at 1st June 2024g Balance as at 1st June 2024 Balance as at 1st June 2024 6,913.27,913.27913.27
Net Movement in Year 3,975.07,975.07975.07
Total Available Funds 10,888.34,888.34888.34
Available Funds as at 28th May 2025y 2025 2025
Bank 7,941.21,941.21941.21
Cash at Hand 2,947.13,947.13947.13
Total 10,888.34,888.34888.34
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Total Funds Summary Amount
Opening Balance as at 1st June 2024pening Balance as at 1st June 2024ening Balance as at 1st June 2024g Balance as at 1st June 2024 Balance as at 1st June 2024 6,913.27,913.27913.27
Net Movement in Year 3,975.07,975.07975.07
Total Available Funds 10,888.34,888.34888.34
Available Funds as at 28th May 2025y 2025 2025
Bank 7,941.21,941.21941.21
Cash at Hand 2,947.13,947.13947.13
Total 10,888.34,888.34888.34
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No restricted funds were held at the end of the Accounting Period May 28[TH] 2025
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## **YEAR ON YEAR COMPARISON**
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Income 2025 2024 Change
Events Income 721.31 503.86 217.45
Donations 4,098.28 2,417.37 1,680.91
Grant Funding 3,000.00 - 3,000.00
Other Income 3,380.05 416.00 2,964.05
11,199.64 3,337.23 7,862.41
Expenditure 2025 2024 Change
Grants Expenditure 3,000.00 358.12 (2,641.88)
Administration and Office Supplies 417.07 573.14 156.07
Catering and Refreshements 438.84 20.82 (418.02)
Equipment, Hardware and Maintenance 820.20 853.14 32.94
Events Expenditure 64.48 - (64.48)
Garden Supplies 2,215.09 938.93 (1,276.16)
Travel and Fuel 191.64 59.99 (131.65)
Miscellaneous Expenditure 77.25 725.00 647.75
Sundries - 41.52 41.52
Friends of Felling Park Total 7,224.57 3,570.66 (3,653.91)
Income and Expenditure Summary 2025 2024 Change
Income 11,199.64 3,337.23 7,862.41
Expenditure 7,224.57 3,570.66 (3,653.91)
Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year 3,975.07 (233.43) 4,208.50
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## **AUDITOR’S REPORT**
I have prepared the financial statements of Friends of Felling Park for the year ended May 28[th] 2025 set out on pages 2, 3 and 4 from the information and explanations supplied to me.
Mr G Davidson 45 Gibbons Walk Biddick Hall South Shields Tyne & Wear NE34 9LP
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