Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period slart dare PRIL Period end date IARCH 2023 2024 From To Section A RL tirLiiLe and adiii i li i.strati oli detiii I Charity name THI GAP PROJECT Other names chydrity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1198229 Charity'8 principal address RED COW FARM DORCFIESTER Posteode DTI IWT Names of the chArity trustees who mwnge the charity DAlt8 titd If not for whol¢ Trustee nlme Offlet Ilf any) N•me of perlon lor body) entltled to olnt trustce If C S MFYER P CRADDOCK D TAYLOR 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any? (for ex4mple, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whol¢ ear TAR March 2012
NAmes and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) e of adviser Name Address NAme ofchief executive or nomc5 of5enior staff members (Optional information) ,4¥t I"Iic til rc,, kinN'(' I'n'i lic L. nil ni:1 ii:icyi'ni L'll t Description of the charity's trus¢$ CIO FOUNDATION Type of governin8 document How the charity is constituted CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION Trustee selection methods Additional gov¢rnan¢¢ Issues (Optional information) You may choose to include addilional infonnation. where rclcvant, about: policie5 and proccdurcs adoplcd for thc induciion and Irdining of tru51ccs' Ihe Lharity's organisational 51ruclure and any wider nctwork with which ihe charity relationship with any related parties. Irustees. considerdtion of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. i'LtiiTrn C" ()Ii ectivc's 'in(I :ILtii'itlL'Ii TAR March 2012
The GAP Project stands for Gardens and People. We create therapeutic havens, offering gardens and shared spaces as sanctuaries for various charities and organisations. These serene environments become catalysts for positive change, enhancing mental health for service users. Our collaborative approach cultivates a sense of belon fosterin rowth and healin Summary of the obj¢¢t$ of the charity set out in its governing document Summary orth¢ maln activitie5 undertaken for the public benefit An relation to thc5e objects In line 1th our charitable objectives, The GAP Project has continued to provide inclusive. therthpcu¢ic garden sp&ee$ dc5igned io benefit a wide range of individuals through community connection, personal growth. and improved mental wellbeing. This year. we have created and maintained a vibrant ouidoor environment, which includes.. A polytunnel to support year-round growing and horticultural therapy SummAry of the main
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public benefit in rclation to these objcets (include withln thi5 scclion the ytAtutory declaration thal trustees have hod rcgard to the guidance j58ucd by the Chthrity Commission on publie benefit) A sensory herb garden to encourage mindfulnes5 and sensory engagement 12 rAised beds for use by local charities and community groups A cornpogt toilet. built with 5UStainabilily and accessibility in mind A secure tool shed and dedicated offiee 5pacc Io 5UPPOrt session delivery and voluntcer coordination These facilities are currently used by multiple local charities. organisaiion5, and support groups, offering their service users a sxfe, weleoming and calming space. The gardcns provide not only a place to grow food and flowers, bul also an opportunity to build confidence, develop ncw skills, reduce isolation. and improve mental health. We work collaboratively wilh each group to ensure the space is used in a way that best supports their individual needs, promoting a slrong sense of bclonging and shared purpose. The ongoing developmenl ofour site is guided by regular fecdback and aclive inpui from the people who use it, The Irustees confirm Ihat they have had due regard to the Charity Commi55ion'5 %uidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and planning 3Llivilie5 for the year. Additional details of objectives and 4ctlviti¢s (Optional information) TAR March 2012
You may choose to include further slatements. where relevant. about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related invcstmenl. Coniribulion made by volunteers. %LLli(Iii l) ALII IL VL111 Liil% ¢iiiLI PL I'tc)I"iii'iiiLc TAR M8rGh 2012
%L'Cti(111 D AL II IL I'L"IIIL"Ilt% tiiid IiLI'tOl'111111LL This y¢ar. we have created and maintained a vibrant outdoor environment. which includes: Summary of th¢ main achievements of the charity during the year A polytunnel io SUPPDrt year-round growing and horticultural therapy A sensory herb garden to encourage mindfulness and sensory engag¢m¢nt 12 raised beds for use by local charities and community group5 A compost toilet, built with suslainability and accessibilily in mind A secure tool shed and dedicaled Olee space to support Session delivery and volunteer coordinalion These facilities are currently used by multiple local charities, orbJani5ations, and support L7roups, off¢rinb) Iheir service users a Safe, Ivelcoming And cilminR spac¢. Thc giardcns provide nol only a place to grow food and flowcrs, bul also an opportunity to build confidence. develop new skills. reduce isolalion, and improve mental healih. TAR March 2012
4iL'Ction F. Fin'iiiLi'il rL'I'iL'Ii' Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves Policy Statement The GAP Project aims to maintsin a rnodesi level of reserve5 to ensure the ongoing delivery of our services and the suslainability of our site. Our current reserves include funds thal are earmarked for ongoing maintenanc¢ essential improvements lo the garden spaces and faL'ililies. in line with our charitablc objectlves. W¢ regularly review our reserves to ensure they are appropriate for the scale and nature of our work. Any surplus is planned io be spent on supporting the continued development and upkeep of the projecl, to directly benefit the Charitics and groups we support. Details of any funds materi4lly in deficit Furthcr financial review details (Optional information) You mmy choose to include addition2)l inforn]ation, where r¢levanl aboul.. Ihe charity's principal sources of lunds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supportcd Ihe key objectives of the Charity,. inv¢slment policy and objectives including any ethical inve51ment policy dopicd. iection F Othcr () tional inlormrfltion l)L'L'1411"Iti(Trii 'IIL Iruslecs deLlarc that thL)' hai'e approi'ed the trus¢ecs' rL'I)ui'l dbui'e. Signcd on behalf of the eharity'5 trustees TAR Mar¢) 2012
Signature($) D Taylor Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary? Chair, etc} David Taylor Date 1 5/04125 TAR March 2012