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)
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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 circumStan￿S 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.
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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.
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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.

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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 8th￿be9
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￿ act￿￿5
947
17.676
17,676
22,889
S•parat8 rn8terf81 item of eX￿n89
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
y￿r
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
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Signature
Print Name
£ E 6FIYLIS
201113
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