CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 6th April 2023 to 5th April 2024 Charity name: Garway Community Centre CIO Charity registration number: 1184864 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document 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 Provide a community centre for the community of Garway and its surroundings. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Community Centre is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Garway and the surrounding area in the County of Herefordshire, without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the obje¢t of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants In planning our activities for the year, we keep in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at trustee meetings. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers. Para 1.38 Volunteers, both trustees and others, contribute greatly to the running of the Community Centre, whicll would be unable to function without their in ut.
Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumStanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The merger of Garway Vi lage Hall Charity and Garway Community Centre is in progress, this has involved discussions with the Charrty Commission and Big Lottery. A wide range of events were held in the Community Centre including live music, cinema film showings, talks and quiz nights. Regular mind and body fi ness classes continue. Coffee momings are held on a regular basis and the Community Centre is used as a 'Talk Hub,, an initiative funded by Hereford Council. The Outreach Room has been used regularly by different hirers for various purposes including foreign language lessons, complementary therapy, and massage. Hires for individual event in the Main Hall and cafe area continued throughout the year, including charitable events, birthdays, and other events. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 The primary aim of the new board of trustees objectives set was to provide a more accessible and friendly experience for users. The trustees feel that this has been achieved by various methods including a simplification of user requirements e.g. the requirement to sign in and out, and provide seating and table plans for events has been discontinued. Events organised by the trustee4 such as the Children's Party and the Christmas Fayre, have also helped with thi Opening hours have bee , extended with the permission of the Planning Authorities. A new computerised systLm for booking events has been introducpd with the aim of simplifying the booking ptocess for both the users and administrators. A software programme to improve accounting was also pur ased. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity sustained a Iossi in 2023-24 of £3,666, this figure includes depreciation. although before depreciation there was a profit of £2,203. Three months of operating reserve funds. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fvnd materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 osts are held as Para 1.22 £3,000 N/A Para 1.22 Para 1.24 None Para 1.23 The financial situation is healthy although the charity faces increased costs. The monthly costs excludink depreciation are approximately £1,000. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal Para 1.47 In the year to April 2024 e charities sources of funds (including principal source of funding was from hire any fundraising) charges together with a grant of £9,500 from Awards for All. The latter was provided for the purchase of new chairs, tables and stora e trolle NIA 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: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 The charity is controlled by ts constitution. How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 AsaCIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constrtutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees may be recruited by the existing trustees within the year bu are confirmed at the next Annual General Meetihg. All trustees stand down at the AGM and choose whether they wish to stand for re-election. All trustees give their time yoluntarily and receNe no remuneration or other benefits.
Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 ACRE policies adopted adopted for the induction and training of trustees. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 There have been producbve discussions with Big Lottery over the running of the Hall. Big Lottery has oversight,of the running of the Community Centre for the 25 years from the date of the grant provided for the building of new Community Centr Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the chari uses Re istered charity number Charity's principal address Garway Community Centre CIO Garwa Villa e Hall Charrt 1184864 Garway Community Centre, Garway, Herefor HR2 8RQ
Names of thè charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa olnt trustee ifan Mr M Howard Trustee/ Chair Trustee/ Secretary Trustee Resigned 15 June 2023 Resigned 15 June 2023 Chairperson from 15 June 2023 Miss E. Butcher Mr R Sparey Mr James Hughes Mr A Hull Trustee Trustee Resigned 15 June 2023 Dr Martin Thomas Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 Appointed 15" June 2023 Appointed 15 June 2023 Appointed 15 June 2023 Julie Carol Hudson Trustee James Martin Trustee Cecibel Egan Sheila Heath Trustee 10 Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 11 Georgina Davies Sian Elin Baylis Christine Sara Davies Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 12 Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 13 Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 14 Hilary Smallwood Graham Bevan Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 15 Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 16 Claire Teresa Harris Trustee th Appointed 15 June 2023 Appointed 15" June 2023 Appointed 15 June 2023 17 Liz LLoyd William Braid Trustee 18 Trustee 19 20 Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name None rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty Trustee name None Datss acted if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects None Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets None Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser ACRE Richard Timney Community First First Floor, Unit 3 Harm c House, Chequers Close Enigma Business Park, Malvern Wotcs, WR14 IGP Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Martin T omas Chair Date 2410112025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Garwa Communi Centre CIO 1184864 Annual accounts for the period 0610412023 date 0510412024 Section A Statement of financial activities Restricted Unrestrfcted Income funds funds Recornmended categorlos by actlvlty Endowment funds Prlor year funds Total funds Incoming resources (Note 3) In¢ome and endowmènts from: F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Donations and leg8cie$ charitab 8ctiwt SOT 9,500 9,580 14,843 2,563 11,191 330 14.843 Othertrading 8thbe9 Investment5 S03 S04 Separate material itern ol irKcffle Other S05 88,552 12 102,648 s( 33 14,956 33 24,456 Total Resources expènded {Note 6) Expgndlturè on: S07 9,500 Rai4ing fiJnd8 charitab act5 947 17.676 17,676 22,889 S•parat8 rn8terf81 item of eXn89 Other Total S10 S11 759 23,648 S12 18,623 18,623 before investrnent gainsl{losses Nel g81nslllosses1 on investments Nèt incomel(expenditure) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds Other recognlsed S13 3.667 9,500 5,833 79,001 S14 S15 3.667 9,500 5,833 79,001 S16 S17 Gains and1055e5 on re¥altsation of fLwJ ossels for tt)e ¢haritl5 LBe other gainslllosse51 Net movement in funds S18 S19 S20 3.667 5.833 79,001 Reconciliation of fiinds." Total funds brought foward Total funds caffled forward S21 1,104,842 1.101,175 1,104,842 1,110,675 1,025,842 1,104,842 S22 9,500
Section B Balance sheet Restricted Unrestricl¢d incom• funds fun(ts Endowment Total thls funds yr Totsl last Fixed assets Intanglble assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Inv•$tments F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 (Nots 15) (Note 14) (Note 16 (Note 17) Total fixed assets 1,078.606 1,078,606 1.089,454 1,089,4 Current assets stocks (Nots 18) Debtors (Note 19) Investments (Note 17.4) Cash al bank and in hand {Note 241 Total curnnt assets 557 557 557 15,280 15,837 B10 Creditors: amounts falllng duè within one year (Note 20) B11 1,685 1,685 450 Net cumt assets/(IlabllttlosJ 812 15,387 Total assets less ¢umt liabilities B13 1,104.841 Creditors: amounts falling due after one yèar (Note 20) Provisions for liabilities B14 B15 Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) Restricted income funds {Nots 27) Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve B16 1.105.696 1.105.696 1,104.842 B17 B18 9.500 9,500 3,667 1,104,842 500 B19 3,667 1,104,842 78,501 1,025,842 1,104,842 Total funds Signed by on• or two trustees on tehaw of 811 the trustees Dale of approval ddlmm Signature Print Name £ E 6FIYLIS 201113 CC178 IExcell