## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**Period start date: 01/07/2024 Period end date: 30/06/2025**
**Charity name: Goldsworth Park Community Association (GPCA)**
## **Charity registration number: 1185628**
## **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:-
1. To promote the benefit of the
community of Goldsworth Park and
the surrounding neighbourhood
(hereinafter called “the area of
benefit)” without distinction of sex,
sexual orientation, gender, age,
disability, race or ethnic origin,
political, religious or other opinions
by associating together the
residents and local authorities,
voluntary and other organisations in
a common effort to provide
opportunities in the interests of
social welfare for recreation, leisure-
time occupation and education, with
the object of improving the
conditions of life for the community.
2. To promote, maintain and improve
the character, amenities, and
environment of the area of benefit
for the public benefit.
3. To promote such other charitable
purposes for the public benefit that
are charitable according to the laws
of England and Wales as may be
determined from time to time.
The CIO shall be non-party in
politics and non-sectarian in
religion.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or|Para 1.17 and
1.19|1. Communicating matters of local
interest and important to the
community through the publication
of a quarterly magazine, its website
and Facebook accounts.|
|services identified in the
accounts.||2. Holding a minimum of two public
meetings each year, of which one
shall be the Annual General
Meeting.
3. Liaising with local authorities and
campaigning on issues affecting
the quality of life.
4. Interacting with other organisations
in the voluntary and private sectors
on issues affecting the community.
5. Organising and promoting activities
to develop and enhance community
spirit.
6. Assisting individuals and groups of
residents with problems relating to
planning, parking, road safety,
management of common areas
etc., and, where appropriate,
making formal representations on
their behalf.
7. Providing other voluntary
organisations in the area with
practical and financial support
when resources permit.
8. Managing the Natural Goldsworth
Park Project, aimed at conserving
and enhancing the meadow,
woodland and lake and its
biodiversity for the benefit of the
community.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|In exercising any powers or duties,
and in all activities, the Trustees pay
due regard to the Charity
Commission’s guidance on the
public benefit.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers contributed their time by
publishing and distributing the magazine,
helping at litter picks in the local area and
helping with wildflower seeding of the
meadow. They also helped to facilitate
events organised by other local charities
and organisations.|
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|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|1. Four editions of Goldsworth News
were published during the year, in
September and November 2024,
and February and May 2025.
Copies were delivered by volunteers
to most properties in Goldsworth
Park and were also available in
local shops and various other
buildings, as well as on our website.
The range of topics covered in the
magazine included:-
•
Views from the Chair
•
Reports on the activities of The
Natural Goldsworth Park Project
and articles about the wildlife in
and around the lake
•
News from St Andrew’s Church
by Revd Scott Smith
•
News and updates from other
local charities such as the
Lakeview Community Action
Group, Goldsworth Care,
Goldsworth Park Scout Group
and Girlguiding
•
Event listings around the local
area
•
Other local interest stories
2. We held a number of work parties
through September and October
2024 and residents planted
wildflower seeds across North
Meadow. This was relatively
successful as numerous patches of
Yellow Rattle came up the following
spring.
3. We held two public meetings in
October 2024 and March 2025.
Attendance was relatively low, but|
we are loyally supported by our local councillors and county councillors. Guest speakers featured from Zero Carbon Guildford’s Home Energy Task Force and WEAct Woking Environment Action. 4. We held community litter picks in October 2024 and March 2025 and a significant amount of rubbish was collected. We also supported a young resident in completing the volunteering component of his Gold level DofE award though regular litter picking in the community. 5. We supported the Woking Hospice’s annual Dragon Boat Race by managing an indoor tea and cakes stall. 6. We supported the St Andrew’s Church Summer Fair and the Christmas Market, as well as the Lakeview Community Fun Day. 7. We hosted community quiz nights in November 2024 and February 2025 which were well attended.
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|During the year to 30 June 2025 the GPCA
had a deficit in income of £4,031 and this
was met by its reserves. At the end of the
reporting period it held unrestricted cash
funds of £20,912.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The Trustees have a policy of maintaining
reserves at a level which ensures that the
GPCA’s core activities can continue in the
long term. The level of reserves held takes
into account expected future
income levels and planned activities.
The GPCA will most likely be facing a
shortfall in income again over the next 12
months and it is expected that a portion of
the reserves will be needed to
cover its core expenditure.
The trustees review the level of reserves
regularly and consider how these can be
best utilised in order to meet the GPCA’s
charitable objectives.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At 30 June 2025 the GPCA held £20,912 in
reserves.|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|None|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|None|
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47||
|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|Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation|
|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|Elected by the Membership subject to the
necessary checks (references and
disqualification checks).|
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|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||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Goldsworth Park Community Association|
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|Other name the charity uses|GPCA|
|Registered charity number|1185628|
|Charity’s principal address|30 Hamble Walk
Woking
GU21 3PR|
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||George Binyon|Chair|Upto 23/10/2024||
||Celia Young||||
||Tina Hartley|Treasurer|||
||Robert Cowell|CommunityOfficer|||
||Dueyna Chinere|Social Secretary|||
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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 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **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)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
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||Tina Hartley||
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Treasurer||
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## **Goldsworth Park Community Association CIO Receipts & Payments**
## **1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025**
|**RECEIPTS**
Magazine advertising
Quiz nights
Calendar sales
Christmas tree donations
Other donations
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS**
Magazine costs
Calendar costs
Community events
Christmas tree
Natural Goldsworth Park
Insurance
Administration
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Cash funds last year end
Net receips/(payments)
Cash funds this year end|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
2,676
963
-
-
20
**3,659**
5,620
-
952
20
749
255
93
**7,690**
**(4,031)**
24,943
(4,031)
**20,912**|**Last Year**
**£**
5,781
-
380
160
-
**6,321**
5,789
389
90
290
128
757
299
**7,742**
**(1,421)**
26,364
(1,421)
**24,943**|
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## **Goldsworth Park Community Association CIO Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
## **30 June 2025**
|**CASH FUNDS**
Bank account
Cash & vouchers
**TOTAL NET ASSETS**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
20,795
117
**20,912**|**Last Year**
**£**
24,826
117
**24,943**|
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## **NOTES**
## **1 Basis of preparation**
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
## **2 Nature and purpose of funds**
The unrestricted funds are available for general purposes in accordance with the charity's objectives.
## **Signed on behalf of all the trustees by:**
Tina Hartley (Treasurer)
21/11/2025 Date
**Charity no: 1185628**