Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Start date from 4/4/2024 to 03/04/2025
Charity name: Halfway Community Centre Charity
Charity registration number: 1193879
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Halfway Community Centre Charity is a charity that is supporting vulnerable children and families. |
| 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 |
What the charity does: General Charitable Purposes Disability The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Economic/community Development/employment Recreation Who the charity helps: Children/young People People With Disabilities The General Public/mankind How the charity helps: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space Provides Services Provides Advocacy/advice/information Where the charity operates: Throughout England |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | It is a legal requirement for trustees of charities in the UK to have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The guidance outlines the legal requirements and expectations for |
| benefit | charities to demonstrate public benefit in their activities and operations. Trustees have a duty to act in the best interests of the charity, and this includes ensuring that the charity is operating in accordance with its charitable purposes and providing public benefit. Therefore, it is expected that trustees have taken the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit into account when making decisions and carrying out their duties. All current trustees of the charity agree to and understand the above in acting in the charities, best interests. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 | Halfway Community Centre Charity continues to deliver services for the benefit of the local community and the wider area. During the reporting period, the charity has continued to develop and enhance both its indoor facilities and outdoor grounds to better support community use. The building and surrounding environment provide a safe, welcoming and calm setting, and the charity offers a range of spaces for hire to a variety of service users to support community engagement and sustainability. The charity’s building is rented for the specific purpose of supporting children and families with additional needs. The services delivered from the premises provide alternative provision for children from the local community and the wider areas of Sheffield, Derbyshire and Rotherham. The provision offers children opportunities to participate in activities that promote their physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing. The accessible outdoor space enables children to engage in play, physical activity and exploration, while the indoor environment provides a safe, supportive and stimulating setting for learning and social interaction. The charity’s beneficiaries include children, parents, carers, foster carers, adoptive parents, schools, local authorities and social care professionals. The impact of this work extends beyond individual beneficiaries, contributing positively to the wider community. In addition, the building supports professional learning and development for schools and staff working with children and families. The premises are used to facilitate training, reflective practice and skills development linked to the alternative provision, enabling professionals to strengthen their understanding of inclusive practice, neurodiversity and therapeutic approaches. This contributes to improved practice within schools and services, extending the charity’s impact beyond those directly accessing the provision. The centre is also used by a community theatre group during the evenings, supporting creativity, confidence and social connection. |
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During school holidays, the building is used to provide respite childcare for families within the community, offering safe and supportive care for children who may otherwise struggle to access suitable provision. A seasonal playgroup is delivered from the premises, and the centre is further utilised by a range of independent therapists, enabling additional specialist support for children and families. Through making the premises available for therapeutic alternative provision and a range of complementary community services, the charity supports children who may otherwise be unable to access education, are at risk of exclusion, or experience significant difficulties engaging with mainstream school settings. Overall, the charity’s work to develop the building and grounds has made a meaningful difference to children with additional needs and their families, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment where they feel safe, supported and able to flourish.
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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 | The charity is financially stable in paying for the costs of running and maintaining the building and grounds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves are kept in the charities bank account and monitored by the trustees and the treasurer. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1467.34 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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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 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Unrestricted Trust: An unrestricted trust is a trust in which the funds can be used by the charity for any purpose, subject to the charity's governing document. |
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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 | CIO |
| 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 | Appointment by existing trustees: This method involves existing trustees appointing new trustees to fill vacancies on the board. This could be done through an interview process or by nomination. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Procedures are in place for recruitment of trustees, DBS completed, induction and responsibilities as below. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | CIO – 22nd March 2021 CIO Registration 1. A comprehensive induction process: This covers the charity's vision, mission, values, and strategic goals, as well as its governance structure, legal and regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures. The induction is tailored to the individual needs of each trustee, and should include opportunities for them to meet key staff and stakeholders, and to familiarize themselves with the charity's operations. 2. Ongoing training and development: Trustees will be provided with regular training and development opportunities to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge required to carry out their roles effectively. This includes training on specific issues such as fundraising, risk management, and financial management, as well as broader |
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skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork.
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3. Clear expectations and responsibilities: Trustees are provided with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, and what is expected of them in terms of their time commitment, attendance at meetings, and participation in the charity's activities. This outline is in a written trustee agreement, which is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
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4. Succession planning: our charity should has a clear plan for the recruitment and succession of trustees. This includes a process for identifying potential new trustees, assessing their suitability for the role, and ensuring that they receive a thorough induction and training.
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Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Halfway Community Centre Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1193879 |
| Charity’s principal address | Halfway Community Centre 7 James Walton Court Halfway Sheffield S20 3GY |
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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| TracyRodgers | ||||
| Susan Mettam | ||||
| Alisha Thickett | ||||
– 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)
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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) T Rodgers Full name(s) Tracy Samantha Rodgers Position (eg Secretary, Trustee - Chair Chair, etc)
Date 28/01/2026
Accounts prepared by Tracy Rodgers and Alisha Thickett. Halfway Community Centre Trustees
| Charity Return | 04/04/2024 - 03/04/2025 | 04/04/2024 - 03/04/2025 | |
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| Month | In | Out | |
| Opening Balance | £912.88 | ||
| April | 0 | £204.83 | |
| May | £1,045.00 | £182.79 | |
| June | £0.00 | £256.55 | |
| July | £1,420.00 | 386.12 | |
| Aug | £0.00 | £522.29 | |
| Sep | £390.00 | £1,174.87 | |
| Oct | £0.00 | £393.35 | |
| Nov | £720.00 | £248.63 | |
| Dec | £300.00 | £495.78 | |
| Jan | £0.00 | £98.17 | |
| Feb | £940.00 | £344.31 | |
| March | £45.00 | £216.56 | |
| April | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| £4,860.00 | £4,524.25 |