Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/05/2023 To
30/04/24
Charity name:Friends of Garway Church
Charity registration number:1187572
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Purposes of the CIO are to help restore, conserve, maintain and improve the fabric, furnishings and fittings of the Parish Church of St Michael’s Garway in the Diocese of Hereford and to: (I) Support the upkeep of the building, monuments, ornaments and chattels both in the church and its grounds. (II) Foster public interest in the building and its grounds. |
| 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 |
A “Mediaeval Fayre” was held in June 2023. which was a successful fund raising event . Church Tours. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit as stated in our CIO |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | General maintenance of the church and churchyard. Assisting with fund raising events. |
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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 | The Friends of Garway Church work with the PCC and the Diocese. There are regular inspections and assessment of the building. Also, applying for grants to cover the cost of necessary repairs. The long-term maintenance of the Church is ongoing. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The popularity of Church Tours and Teas continues to generate much needed funds. More planned Medieval events are a possibility in 2025. |
| 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 | The balance as of 30th April 2024 was £13410.20. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We maintain a credit balance to cover any unexpected or planned expenditure |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13410.20. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Membership of FoGC. Donations Church Tour and Teas Local village events Grants |
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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 | We continue to raise the funds necessary to carry out essential work to the church. If the funding is not forthcoming the church is at risk of further deterioration. |
| 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 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees. ('Foundation' model constitution) |
| 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 | The trust is managed by a committee of up to 12 trustees who are appointed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), of the charity. The charity trustees manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO. There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee. During any one year the charity trustees may appoint additional trustees up to a maximum number of 12. The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum. All trustees will stand down at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM). Every trustee shall be appointed for a term of one year. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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 | We work closely with the PCC and have two PCC representatives who are FoGC trustees. |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Garway Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | FoGC |
| Registered charity number | 1187572 |
| Charity’s principal address | CAE-DUFF GARWAY COMMON GARWAY HR2 8RF |
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 |
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| Martin Thomas | Chair | ||
| Lynn Patricia Osborne | Secretary | ||
| Pearl Irene Beach | Treasurer | ||
| Nigel William Deeley | PCC Representative | ||
| Tracy Somerville | Church Warden | ||
| Susan Caroline Thomas | |||
| Lesley Vera Whistance | |||
| Brian Thomas | |||
– 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name
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) PEARL IRENE BEACH
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer
Date 01/19/25
| Charity Name Friends of Garway Church |
Charity Name Friends of Garway Church |
Charity Name Friends of Garway Church |
No (if any) 1187572 |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/05/23 |
To | Period end date 30/04/24 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments Uid |
Rid | Ed | |||
| A1 Receipts Donations 6,160 Membership 615 Fund Raising 1,606 Grant 500 - - - - 8,881 - - ~~Sub total~~- Total receipts 8,881 A3 Payments - Hall 122 Repairs and Maintenance 25 Legal Costs 1,632 Printing/Promotions 29 Bat Survey 936 - - - Sub total 2,744 None - - Sub total - Total payments 2,744 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,137 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 6,137 nrestrcte funds to the nearest £ ~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for AR)~~ (see table). A4 Asset and investment |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - estrcte funds |
to the nearest £ nowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,160 615 1,606 500 - - - - 8,881 - - - 8,881 - 122 25 1,632 29 936 - - - 2,744 - - - 2,744 6,137 - - 6,137 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on |
Details Charities Bank Account Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 13,410 - - - - - 13,410 - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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