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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1193332
Northern Hull Community Rainbow Garden
Charity's principal address Gosschalks
61 Queens Gardens
Postcode HU1 3DZ
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 ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Kenneth Upshall | Chair | |||
| Yvonne Black | Secretary | |||
| Nicholas Middleton | Treasurer | |||
| Stella Flynn | ||||
| Norman Flynn | ||||
| Valerie Shaftoe | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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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) | ||
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
CIO Foundation Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Foundation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Recruit, Induction and observation; appointed formally during a recorded Trustee selection methods meeting, elected and voted on by the acting Trustees.
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
None
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
- TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF KINGSTON UPON HULL BY PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; 2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION PRINCIPALLY IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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We have referred to the guidance contained in the commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
The trustees consider that the charity’s activities reflect our aims and objectives, and that they are designed to provide accessible services and activities that benefit the appropriate sector of the public in accordance with our charitable activities.
Our main charitable activities:
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Maintain a safe inclusive community garden open six days a week.
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Encourage healthy lifestyle through volunteering and providing accessible gardening activities
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Facilitate a range of recreational and social activities for all ages and abilities
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Support peer-led social groups
These activities reflect the needs and interests of local residents, while promoting the benefits of nature throughout the seasons.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We are grateful to our volunteers who have contributed many hours each week to ensure the garden is safe and enjoyable for all. Their ideas and insight also shape how the garden can provide an inclusive and supportive space.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
Our family-led activities provide engaging and affordable experiences throughout the seasons. Working in partnership with local schools and Hull City Council to ensure the garden inspires and brings positive opportunities for Children and Young People.
Moving forward, we recognize the need to further develop our educational offer to inspire others to enjoy and maintain green spaces as well as providing the skills and opportunities for local residents to volunteer and be part of Rainbow Garden’s future.
- contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Our social Media activities has increased, allowing the Charity to listen more and promote opportunities that reflects the needs and interest of local residents. Subsequently we have expanded weekly creative and social sessions in partnership with activity providers and community groups.
Messey Play sessions brings children together to enjoy the garden, while parents have the opportunity to enjoy and create new friendships.
Children and Dads Play sessions creates opportunities to share knowledge and skills that explores recycling, woodwork and maintenance of equipment. A new project that created the space for children and fathers to enjoy shared learning and connect with each other.
Women’s Group are self-led and supports participants to build new friendships and share craft skills. Attendance and feedback has been positive and some members of the group are also volunteering within the garden.
Community Litter Picks: Coordinated by the Charity with strong volunteer support to help improve the local area and connect more people into Rainbow Garden.
Green Flag award 2023 successfully achieved. Demonstrating our commitment to ensuring everyone has access to a quality and well-loved garden that inspires. While recognising and adapting to the needs of the community, as well as the hard work of volunteers and staff.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the
The Trustees continue to review the position of the Charity and has secured the reserves required to meet their responsibilities.
charity’s policy on reserves
Level of reserves between 4-6months with grant funding in place for a further 1 year.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Nick Middleton
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc)
Date 23rd January 2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examiner's statement |
Northern Hull Community Rainbow Garden | Northern Hull Community Rainbow Garden | Northern Hull Community Rainbow Garden |
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| 31stMarch 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1193332 | |
| 8 and 9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
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| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31 / 03 / 2024. As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or |
• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
23rdJanuary 2025 | |
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| Justina Plaxton | ||
| None | ||
| 10 Meadow Rise | ||
| Hull | ||
| HU7 3AG |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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