**HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO** Registered Charity 1195759 ## ANNUAL REPORT 2023 Presented to the Annual General Meeting 1[st] May 2024 Held at The Village Hall, Honley 1 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **CHAIRS REPORT FOR 2023** has been an evenJul 2023, starNng with our separaNon from Friends of Honley, who are now an independent organisaNon, and from Honley Youth who have now set up their own charity. The Village Hall is gradually recovering from the Covid closure, and we had a very successful year with the monthly markets and our other groups have come back to rent the hall. We even have some new groups now which shows how much people like to have a local village hall. We had lots of events run by our events sub-group including Easter, Halloween, and Christmas craYing. In May we celebrated the King’s coronaNon with an aYernoon tea catering for nearly 100 people. We had contribuNons from Wired Café, who provided us with discounted amazing cakes, our own special Honley coronaNon blend coffee, and our Co-Op, Taylors and Hinchliffe’s farm gave us a discount on our tea, coffee, bu_er, milk and meat, it was a huge success. We also held a Volunteers thank you party and said a sad farewell to Daphne our fantasNc flyer distribuNon organiser but welcomed 5 new people to undertake the sorNng of the nearly 3,500 flyers. I would like to say a very special thank you to all our volunteers throughout the village whom without the HVCTCIO and many other organisaNons in the village couldn’t funcNon. The Welcome Club has seen their numbers rise from 12 in our first few months to over 50 at present, luckily, they don’t all come at once, we average 48 every week. We have been very lucky to receive several grants for our craYing, welcome club acNviNes, Magdale and future projects. We couldn’t survive without these grants, and I would like to say special thanks to these organisaNons, including HVPC, Natural Kirklees, Holmfirth Rotary, TSL, One Community and many others. Work conNnues on the plan for a Heritage walk and Chapel renovaNon as well as the Hydro Project. We are also conNnuing to update and develop our website and Facebook page, thanks to David, Linda and Phil for these developments. Our Honley Flyer conNnues to be distributed to nearly 3,500 homes, and again a special thanks to Linda our editor for all her hard work. Our asset transfer is almost completed with our long-term lease and a big thanks to Steve for his endless paNence and persistence to enable this eventually to happen. Finally, we are always looking for new trustees and volunteers as some of us are geeng on in years and we would love to grow our trust with new young and maybe not so young trustees who can bring fresh new ideas to HVCTCIO and take it forward into the future. We will be celebraNng 30 years of the Trust this year and hopefully new blood can take it through the next 30 years. ## _Margaret Wadsworth_ 2 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR 2023** Lorraine Needham Reid was the secretary for most of 2023 but in the Autumn took on the role of Treasurer and so I stepped into the role on a temporary basis. So, there is sNll a vacancy for this post and we would encourage someone to come forward to take a central role in the running of the Trust. During the year the Trustees have held 10 management meeNngs. These meeNngs have agendas which cover the main business of the Trust with reports from the Treasurer and other Trustees with specific responsibility. The Commi_ee monitors its acNons through an AcNon Schedule which is updated at each meeNng. Our regular monitoring ensures that we make efficient and effecNve use of Trust funds and provide value for money for the community. During 2023 we received subscripNons to the Trust from just over 200 people/households, and in addiNon to this we also have a number of life members. We are considering ways in which we can increase the number of subscripNons as we believe such contribuNons to Honley Village Community Trust demonstrate an investment in our work and the village of Honley. Although we converted to a Charitable Incorporated OrganisaNon (CIO) in September 2021 we have had some outstanding issues to deal with in this conversion. These include the submission of final accounts to the Charity Commission of the previous Trust and more recently the applicaNon for the merging of the previous Trust into the CIO. These are technical ma_ers but nevertheless important to get right. We are conNnuing with the process of an asset transfer of the Village Hall. Our lease from Kirklees expires in 2026 and the asset transfer will provide us with more security through a much longer-term lease. The Trust has conNnued, where possible, to lead and contribute to iniNaNves and acNviNes in the village. The Trust is an associate member of the Honley Business AssociaNon and has links with other community groups within the village. We have been grateful to receive grants in support of our various acNviNes and projects from Holme Valley Parish Council and other organisaNons _Steve Hemming_ 3 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **TREASURERS REPORT FOR 2023** First, thanks to the 2 previous treasurers Dennis Roberts and Jason Barlow, it was a bit of a surprise to find myself in this role late last year, but I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying it. I must give a huge thanks to my fellow trustees for supporNng me as I learnt the ropes. As you will remember from the last AGM the Trust announced its separaNon from Friends of Honley and Honley Youth. The financial separaNon from Friends of Honley has now been completed and they are now a stand-alone organisaNon though as we said last year we will conNnue to work together for the good of the village. Honley Youth have recently got charity status themselves soi we are looking at transferring any relevant grants to them or returning them to the awarding bodies. The main thing to look at financially is the income and expenditure account for the year for the CIO here you can see that last year we lost £10k which is £7k more than we lost the previous year. While this is concerning it is not unexpected, we have all seen a huge increase in household expenditure and running a village hall is no different, an increase of £7k in heaNng and lighNng alone. Magdale also needed £5k of goit repairs and we also had professional fees from turning from, a charity to a CIO of over £2k. So, we can see where the increases were and hopefully, we won't see them in 2024, as we have gone onto a cheaper electricity tariff, the professional fees have been paid and hopefully Magdale will not need anything quite so major. However, we have increased our unrestricted reserves to £50k in case of anything like this, this will show in the accounts for 2024. It’s not all doom and gloom the Welcome Club goes from strength to strength and has become self-funding largely through grants. The markets conNnue not only to be a great event but also generate income for the Trust and other local organisaNons like the Scouts. ## _Lorraine Needham-Reid_ 4 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023** ||||**2023**|**£**|||**2022**||**£**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||**£**||||**£**||| ||||||||||| |TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (transferred from previous
trust)
Land
Magdale Dam
Village Hall equipment, fxtures and fengs
Less depreciaNon
General tools and equipment
AddiNons|||||||||| |||||25,568
45,473||||
|25,568
45,473| ||||||||||| |||13,784
2,020||||16,154
2,370|||| |||||11,764|||||13,784| |||5,006
-||||5,641
249|||| ||||||||||| |||5,006
751||||5,890
884|||| |Less depreciaNon||||4,255|||||5,006| |||||87,060|||||89,831| |CURRENT ASSETS
Cash in hand
Cash at bank - general account
youth account
village hall account
ConNngency fund
HVCT CIO account
Friends of Honley CIO account
Prepayments|||||||||| |||98
9,256
202
33,671
24,526
6,135
23,282
1,137
98,307||||46
13,707
201
41,117
24,130
3,460
25,740
-
108,401|||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| |CURRENT LIABILITIES
Friends of Honley account
Creditors and accruals|||||||||| |||23,288
1,997||||25,991
1,405|||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| |||25,285||73,022||27,396||81,005
170,836|| |||||
160,082|||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| |REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUND
Defcit for the year
Transferred from previous Trust|||||||||| |||||170,836
(8,854)
-
161,982||||97,549
(3,441)
76,728
170,836|| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR END 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** 5 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ||**Notes**
**2023**
**£**
1
1,521
12,550
1,048
5,354
4
2,452
2
310
1,958
-
3
4,395
|**2022**
**£**
**£**
2,176
14,636
219
1,230
1,402
683
1,219
100
29,588
4,856
|**£**| |---|---|---|---| |**INCOME**
Members' subscripNons & donaNons
Room hire
Interest received
VH Market bookings
Ukraine support/welcome club
Flyers
Events
Bank CompensaNon
Grants received
**EXPENDITURE**
Light & heat
Village hall rent
Village hall expenses
Events
Rates & water
Repairs, maintenance & construcNon
Land management
Cleaning
Refuse collecNon
Accountancy
Professional fees re CIO conversion
Consultancy services
Telephone & internet
Insurance & licences
Post, staNonery & adverNsing
Flyers
DonaNons
MeeNng Expenses
Sundries
DepreciaNon
**DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR**|||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||26,521| ||||| ||8,836
1,760
933
4,043
-
1,399
10,439
909
769
677
2,591
830
147
819
66
1,782
1,180
381
10
2,771
|1,801
840
562
1,980
793
7,460
4,911
1,585
443
618
480
1,225
465
1,669
292
1,017
190
-
377
40,342
3,254

(10,754)|| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||29,962
(3,441)| 6 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTANTS** |**MEMBERS' SUBSCRIPTIONS & DONATIONS**
SubscripNons
DonaNons:
M Murray (John's Bench)
Amazon
Honley Male Voice Choir
Paypal
Other donaNons|||**£**
351| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||50
13
48
12
1,047||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||1,170
1,521| |||
|| ||||| ||||| |FLYERS
Income
Expenditure
Defcit
**GRANTS RECEIVED**
HVPC Grant
HVPC Grant (CH Arts)
HVPC Grant (Magdale)
HVPC Grant (Party)
HVPC Grant (Wreaths)|||| ||||310
(1,782)
(1,472)| ||||| |||



|405
390
2,250
850
500
4,395| ||||| ||||| ||||| |**UKRAINE SUPPORT/WELCOME CLUB**
HVPC Grant
HVPC Grant
York Trip
Medicare
Third Sector Leader Grant
Other DonaNons|||| |||




|910
850
250
712
600
500
3,822
1,370
2,452| |||
|| ||||| |Less Expenses|||| |||
|| ||||| ||||| ||||| 7 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023** ||**Notes**||**£**
25,991| |---|---|---|---| |Balance b/f
**INCOME**
Grant
Grant West Yorks CA
Holmfrth Events
Radclife Funeral - Honley Open Garden
ART Inns Ltd - Honley Open Garden
Fitzpatrick Fuels - Honley Open Garden
Belong - Honley Open Garden
T Stephenson - Honley Open Garden
Eventbrite - Honley Open Garden
Trinity Church - Honley Open Garden
Income - Honley Open Garden
Honley Business AssociaNon Grant
B Kellington - Honley Open Garden
Co-op Grant|||| ||||| |||4,000
5,824
159
150
80
120
200
150
304
99
11,647
429
180
2,590|| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||25,932
51,923| ||||| |**EXPENDITURE**
Honley Youth GrafN Workshop
Toilet Hire
Expenses - D Roberts
PrinNng Honley Open Garden Booklets
Big Clear Up Skip Hire & Equipment
Hi Viz Jackets
Bank Charges
Future KraY
Accountants - D&A Hill
Plants, Materials & Expenses - Honley Open Garden|||| |||110
218
16
1,097
500
400
9
1,688
312
1,745|| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| 8 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 |First Impressions
Use of Honley Library Storage Unit
Transport for Honley Open Garden
ArNstes - Honley Open Garden
HMRC
Holme Valley Scout Group - Honley Open Garden
G Kirby Exp
J McLean Exp
C Green Graveyard Exp
Honley Youth Grant returned
TF to New FOH Bank Accounts|2,401
550
750
400
372
383
100
312
109
855
16,308
28,635| |---|---| ||| |**TOTAL CASH ASSETS @ 31/12/2023**|23,288| ||| 9 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTANTS** Using the historical cost convenNon, we have prepared but not audited, the annexed Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Account from the records and other informaNon supplied by Dennis Roberts, the Trust's Treasurer. HUDDERSFIELD - March 2024 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulaNons. The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted AccounNng PracNce (United Kingdom AccounNng Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and applicaNon of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees should follow best pracNce and: select suitable accounNng policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and esNmates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will conNnue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounNng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any Nme the financial posiNon of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the applicable law, regulaNons, and the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenNon and detecNon of fraud and other irregulariNes. 10 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **THE VILLAGE HALL REPORT FOR 2023** This year has been another parNcularly hard year with high cost of uNliNes and trying to find ways of raising funds to meet these costs without having to rely on grants when they are needed for other events that we run at the village hall. We ended the year with a small short fall however all in all I must say it has been a good year, with help from Linda Booth who has secured the grants to enable us to put on children’s parNes, wreath making and children’s craYing and of course helping at the markets with her beauNful cakes and helping in the café. At this point I also must menNon my wife who checks my grammar and helps with everything I do regarding the village hall. The markets conNnue to be a success, a great source of income with more new stall holders and a friendlier bunch you’ll find hard to come by. The Christmas Wreath Making was again a well-supported event, so if you want to a_end this year’s wreath making, ensure you book early as we are already receiving enquiries. The Children’s Christmas Party was probably oversubscribed however a good do was had by all and Father Christmas was stunningly good!. AYernoon Tea with the Easter Bunny was a smaller affair to make sure we had more room, however just as much fun, so for all these events we must thank the Parish Council for the grants which have enabled us to keep them affordable, and thanks to everyone who has helped without them these things would not happen. We have received the following grants from Holme Valley Parish Council in 2023: ## _Peter Bonds_ 11 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **THE WELCOME CLUB REPORT FOR 2023** The Welcome Club meet every Monday from 1 – 3 pm, at the Village Hall and has now been running successfully for a few years. We constantly welcome around 50 members each week, many of whom have formed good friendships within the group and we constantly receive posiNve feedback from everyone who a_ends. In 2023, we embarked on exciNng adventures together, exploring charming desNnaNons like York, Skipton, St Annes, and Hampsons Garden Centre, together with mouthwatering lunches at Kingfishers Fish & Chip Shop. Thanks to our collaboraNon with Roundway and Burhouse Court, we now travel in style on bigger and comfier coaches, fostering connecNons with fellow villagers along the way. During 2023, our calendar was filled with capNvaNng speakers sharing their experNse, from MarNn Tyrrell's metal detecNng tales to Anne_e Hale's wellness wisdom at the Health Shack. We learned how to pamper our feet with Tina Murray, delved into holiday escapades with Colin Morgan, and admired Sandie Nicholson's stunning photos of Honley and beyond. We’ve also had our fair share of fun too! Armchair Zumba and Armchair Ballroom dance became instant hits, while Paul Evans strummed his ukulele, filling the air with music and cheer. Our group also enjoys a quiz and a singalong and generally just love geeng together for a na_er and catch up over a cuppa and a piece of cake / biscuit. And we cannot forget our unforge_able Christmas Party, where Honley Silver Band serenaded us with Nmeless carols, spreading holiday joy all around. As we step into 2024, our mission remains unchanged: more adventures, more learning, more laughter. Why not join our wonderful volunteer family (of which there are 6 currently) without whom this group could not exist. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to become a volunteer, helping us conNnue to make memories, forge friendships, and create cherished moments. Here's to another year of warmth, welcome, and wonderful experiences at our beloved Welcome Club. ## _Carol Roberts_ 12 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **MAGDALE FIELDS & DAM REPORT FOR 2023** It is our aim to conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment of Magdale Fields and Dam and achieve a balance between maximising biodiversity and the use of the land by the community as an amenity for recreaNon, engagement with nature, and educaNonal acNviNes. Our aim can only be achieved through the dedicated work of a volunteer group who are willing to engage in a range of acNviNes. Without their commitment we would be unable to maintain or enhance Magdale for The major projects and work we undertook during 2023 were: 1. The extension of Honley Community Orchard by adding 6 pear trees, 2 crab apple trees and a mulberry tree. All the fruit trees are in good health and in the early years we take off fruit in July so that the energy is directed into the growth of the tree. 2. In October we constructed a Bee Bank in the field above the orchard. We hope that during 2024 this will a_ract solitary bees to create short tunnels and plant their eggs. This project was funded by a grant from Natural Kirklees. 3. We conNnue to enhance the grassland by mowing aYer wildflowers have seeded and by sowing further wildflower seeds whenever possible. We have also cleared more holly in the ‘oak’ woodland and plant- 4. Towards the end of the year, we were grateful to River Holme ConnecNons for undertaking some addiNonal hedging and this will create further habitats for wildlife once they become established. 5. A significant improvement has been the creaNon of steps from the sluice gate on the River Holme up to the main path, a complex task with the stone and tree roots not making it easy. However, we received many appreciaNve comments from walkers once this task was completed. 6. Towards the end of the year, we commissioned a map of Magdale showing the main tracks and features. We were grateful to KaNe Walden for creaNng the map and the Parish Council who provided us with a grant for this work. The map can be found on the website and has been placed on the noNceboards on Magdale 7. We were grateful for a grant from the Parish Council enabling us to commission a tree safety survey on Magdale. A number of recommendaNons were made for acNon over the next 2 years although none of these were classified as urgent. 8. We are pleased to be a member of the Nature Holme Landscape Project, headed by River Holme ConnecNons. This will fund a woodland management plan in Spring 2024 and potenNally other projects in future years. 9. During the year have also taken on other work in the village. In March we took out some very stubborn bushes at Honley Library to create a more useable garden space. We have also conNnued to help clear and restore Southgate Woods, which will be leY as a legacy to the Trust. We have been clearing the undergrowth, creaNng paths and in 2024 will plant some small trees to enhance this woodland area. There is a five-year plan so plenty more to do. 10. We have a Fishing agreement with Eden Forest CIC and they have conNnued to run fishing courses for a variety of small groups. Jointly we have been successful in obtaining grants from the Parish Council and Environment Agency to improve the footpath and the edge of the Dam by introducing more marginal plants. 13 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 11. Magdale again hosted an event for Holmfirth Arts FesNval - an “Accessible AcNviNes Amble” in May and a Family Fun Day in September run by River Holme ConnecNons. 12. In addiNon to the above we have conNnued with the general maintenance of Magdale including path maintenance, the clearance of undergrowth along the goit from Mag Brook to the Dam, ‘bashing’ the Himalayan Balsam and the refurbishment of the benches. The annual task of cleaning out the bird boxes was completed, approximately three quarters of these being used each year. Our plans for the next year include improving the paths and edging along Magdale Dam, clearing the undergrowth around the goits from the Holme to the Mag, and conNnuing our work to enhance the woodland and grassland. If anyone reading this report is interested in helping, please contact me on 07717 766071. The volunteer group meets on the second Sunday of every month unless the weather or other ma_ers prevent the work taking place. _Steve Hemming_ 14 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **YOUTH PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT –** ## **Summary of 2023** Honley Youth activity was suspended during 2023 while it took steps to set up a separate charity. This has now been achieved and subject to checks made with any grant givers the funding will be transferred to the new charity in due course. 15 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 ## **HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST FUTURE PROJECTS** As we gather for this year's Annual General MeeNng, it's important to reflect on the progress we've made and the projects we've set in moNon. While we may not have significant updates to share on these iniNaNves just yet, rest assured, our commitment to their success remains unwavering. These endeavours demand careful consideraNon, meNculous planning, and the investment of Nme, but we're steadily moving forward. Looking back, we discussed several promising projects at last year's AGM, each aimed at enhancing and enriching our local community. While some may face hurdles such as planning constraints, grant availability, or regulatory restricNons, we're diligently preparing for their realisaNon. Let's revisit some of these iniNaNves: - 1) **Circular Heritage Trail** : Our vision to showcase the beauty of Magdale and its rich history through a Circular Heritage Trail is taking shape. This trail will illuminate the historic water management systems that once powered local mills, offering visitors and schools a glimpse into the area's past, including the legacy of the Honley Luddites. The refurbishment of the Mortuary Chapel at Green Cliffe will serve as an informaNon centre, enriching the experience. Our target compleNon for this project is by 2025/26. - 2) **Hydro Power Turbine System** : We're exploring renewable energy soluNons by installing a Hydro Power Turbine system at Magdale Weir Waterfall. This sustainable endeavour not only aims to generate electricity but also incorporates a fish ladder to facilitate fish migraNon in the River Holme. With the support of a student group from Sheffield University, we're navigaNng planning procedures and grant applicaNons, aiming for compleNon by 2026/27. - 3) **Village Hall Redevelopment** : The need for a modern, versaNle community space has led us to envision the demoliNon and reconstrucNon of the Village Hall. The new facility will be equipped with two floors, each with independent access, coffee bars, and toilets. This design enables simultaneous use for diverse acNviNes, from vaccinaNon centers to youth clubs and dance classes. AddiNonally, the provision of small offices will cater to the needs of local businesses, providing a formal meeNng space for home workers. Together, let's embrace the journey ahead, knowing that every step brings us closer to our shared vision of a vibrant, thriving locality. _David Hardy_ ## **End** ## **YOUR THOUGHTS & FEEDBACK** 16 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 Now that you understand how 2023 turned out, we would love to hear your thoughts for 2024 and beyond. What would you like Honley Village Community Trust to be involved in, what would you like to see from us, are there any events you would like to see in the village. Perhaps you would like to get involved in a volunteer capacity for the Welcome Club, the monthly markets, distribuNon of the Honley Flyer or spend some Nme in the great outdoors on the land at Magdale, you would be met with a very big welcome. Please send your thoughts, feedback, and suggesNons to - ## **info@honleyvillagecommunitytrust.org.uk** We look forward to hearing from you. ## _Thank you._ ## _**Honley Village Community Trust CIO**_ 17 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 APPENDIX 18 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITYTRUSTCIOANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 315r DECEMBER 2023 ## **Minutes of Honley Village Community Trust CIO AGM 2022 held on 26[th] July 2023** **Present: Officers and Trustees –** Margaret Wadsworth (Chair), Lorraine Needham-Reid (Secretary) , Jason Barlow (Treasurer), Carol Roberts, Dennis Roberts, Linda Booth, Peter Bonds, Davd Hardy, Steve Hemming, Phil Hey **Members:** Andy Wadsworth, Frances Walshaw, Ruth Robins, Jan and Pete Swallow, Shelia Kaye, Vivenne Whiteley, Graham Whiteley, Lyn CroY, Jared CroY, Russell Reynolds, Rachel SwiY, Tricia Hemming, Marcia Murray, Cliff Hayes, Sharon White, Jenny Lockwood ## **Chairs Welcome** MW welcomed everyone to the meeNng and remembered the previous Chair Ian Blagborough who had sadly died in May 2022. She thanked him for his work for the Trust including founding it 30 years ago with David Hardy. ## **Minutes of the AGM 2021** MW then gave a brief synopsis of the minutes from the AGM of 2021, and these were recorded as a true record. ## **Treasurers Report** JB gave the report though DR was the incumbent treasurer during the AGM period. JB thanked DR for the years he had served as both a trustee and a treasurer and a personal thank you for helping the smooth transiNon. JB explained that were 2 sets of accounts, one for the Charity and one for the CIO. Income has largely been restored to pre lockdown levels thanks to the vaccinaNons/medicare and the markets. JB noted that there was a ring-fenced amount of circa £26k for Honley Youth/FOH. Huge thanks to donaNons and grants from Holme Valley Parish Council, One Community, and membership contribuNons/donaNons especially Ian Blagborough legacy, Marcia Murray, and the Holmfirth Rotary Club. _The full accounts are available on our website or on request._ ## **Sub-commi]ee Reports** _The full reports are a>ached to the annual report either on the website or on request._ ## **Village Hall** There had been a change of use of the village hall not just as a business but to be more of the community lead over the year. The Markets were giving monies to the Scouts and smaller local groups by allowing them to run the raffle on a rota basis. Also due to the change in strategy the Brownies and Honley Youth get the hall for free, however there may need to be a slight price increase for those that do pay due to increased energy costs. A big thank you to Sharon for her help with the markets. ## **Welcome Club** One of the resounding successes of 2022. The club was set up iniNally to help refugees from the Ukraine se_le into Honley but it has turned into a place of friendship for many people that are lonely, vulnerable or just want something to do on a Monday. They have trips, armchair Zumba and ballroom dancing, quizzes and bingo. ## **Honley Youth** Honley Youth have become dormient since they lost their permanent youth worker. They are looking to set up as a charity in their own right but need people to be officers/trustees. DR then explained how both Honley Youth and Friends of Honley were subsidiaries of the Trust but were now looking to be separate enNNes in their own rights. DR gave a very comprehensive explanaNon of the need to separate. 19 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 It was also explained that some of the grants that had been given to both groups may have to be returned as grant money is ring-fenced for the acNvity it has been awarded for. ## **Land** SH explained one of big projects of 2022 was the seeng up of the community orchard. Local children had got involved in this. We have also been working on an area of land new to us behind the Phoenix squash club, Southgate woods, this was going to be bequeathed to us and we are working on the wood with the owner. ## **Future Projects** DH went through the 3 projects he is working on taking the Trust into the future, these are the restoraNon of the chapel in the cemetery and the heritage walk to accompany this, the feasibility study into obtaining hydroelectricity from the dam at Magdale and the building of a new village hall. ## **Chairs Report** MW soke about the amazing work that had been done by Daphne organising the distribuNon of the Honley Flyer. MW had been to watch the process and was stunned at the way they are put into piles ready for 42 volunteers to collect and deliver round the village. However, a new Daphne is required as she is reNring. MW then explained that 3 trustees were reNring. Jo Bonds, Dennis Roberts and Sylvia Sellen. Also 3 coopted trustees will stand for elecNon. Jason Barlow – David Hardy proposed. Steve Heming seconded. Lorraine Needham-Reid Margaret Wadsworth proposed. Phil Hey seconded. Linda Booth – Peter Bonds proposed. Phil Hey seconded. Sharon White also wished to stand for elecNon. Carol Roberts proposed. Marcia Murray seconded. All trustees were voted on. ## **The Chairs Awards** MW gave the **Community Award** to Sharon White for, amongst other things organising the Elf Trial, Halloween and helping Peter with the markets. **The Chairs Award** went to the volunteers of the Honley Flyer and was collected by Daphnes sister Jill on their behalf. MW spoke about the 3 reNring trustees Jo Bonds had been the editor of the Honley Flyer and aYer reNrement conNnued to bake cakes for the market pop up café. MW gave a thank you giY for her hard work. As previously said Dennis Roberts had been the Treasurer for several years and a trustee for more. MW thanked him for his sterling work and gave him a giY. Sylvia Sellen had been amazing for the village of Honley seeng up Friends of Honley as well as being President of the Honley Business AssociaNon. Dennis received Sylvia’s giY on her behalf. 20 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST CIO ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 21 HONLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITYTRUSTCIOANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 315r DECEMBER 2023 CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the Irustees Honley Village Community Trust cio On accounts for the year ended 3111212023 Charity no (if any) 1195759 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charily I'the Trust") for the year ended Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5J(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with Ihe examination which gives me ause lo believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not k8Pt in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name". Benjamin John Hodgson Relevant professional qualifi¢ation(sl or body (if any): ACCA Address: Permanent House, 1 Dundas Street, Huddersfield, HD12EX IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. direclions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018