Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period 51arr dale Period end datc "rom Section A RcfcrL TICQ i?iid <icliii iii i%li-<?l i()ii clcl;ii I Cbarlty name THE GAP PROJECT Other Dames ¢harlty Is IKnown by Registered eharlty number (if any) 1198229 Charity's princlp41 addreys RED COW FARM DORCHESTER P05trode DTI IWT Names of tbe ch&rlty trustetg wbo mangge th¢ ch4rih' Omt {If•llyl Ymt ofpernbm (or body} vnllllod io Inf Irusle t•r C S MfYER P CRADDOCK D TAYLOR D.O.D 16.06.2025 F PONTING APPT 06.01.2026 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the chrit}', If n!-. Ifor example, custodlan truste) Ntsm¢ DAtes acted if not for whtile ethr TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advlsers (Opifional Information) ¢ of Adviser Address r'4me of chief ex¢eutlve or names of settlor st•ff members (Optlonal information) cition B Iructure, O%'L'rnancL' and mana emL'nt Dc5crlption of tht ¢hrity's trust$ CIO FOUNDATION Type of governing document How the ehjriry 15 c0nrtld CHARITABLE INCORPOIL4TED ORGANISATION Trusiee selection methods AddlllonAI governAD¢e lssu*i (Optlonal InfonnatloD) You may choose to include ddiiionikl inforniation. where relevant, aboui- policies and procedures dopied for the indu¢tion and training of trUSiees- the charity's organisacion61 51ruciuie aiid IlY wid¢r netw'ork with which the charity relaiionship with any r¢laled parties. Irust¢es' consideration or major risks and th¢ sysiem ond pro¢edur¢s to mana8¢ ihem. Si'cti(iii C" C)hjc'ctii'es 4111cI :ILtii ilies TAR Mareh 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 in fosterin rovrth and healin Summary of the obJett5 of the charit>. set out in its goveruing document Summary of the maln #cth7ldes undertaken for the publlc beneflt In relatloD to these objects In line with ehartthble objectives, The GAP Project has continued to provide in¢lu5i%e, therapeutic garden spaces designed to b¢nefit a wide range of indii'idu41s through ¢omrnunity connectio pcrsonal growh, and improved mental wellbein8. Over the reporting period. Th¢ GAP PrOJt has made steady and meaningful progress in developing and maintaining the sir¢ as 4 welcoming and fiu]ctionai communiiy space. Key achievements tnclude the completion of the contsiner unit panelling. instsllation of the eco toilei, And the successful creaiion and enhanc¢m¢nl of the sensory garden. ineluditig wildflower s¢ediug to 5uppon biodiversity. Pr8¢tical infr&$1rn¢rc improvements such as pallel-built tables have Ine4s¢d sability for visitin8 groups. Regular maintenall¢e. including grass CUIIiDg, waiering during summer month5, and care of ih¢ King's Tree. has ensured the site remained sale and accessible throughout ihe year. Engagement with Dew groups has continue(t supported by improved record-keeping ihrough an up-to-date visitors. book and sound fillanci81 managemeni, with accoun(s mainlained accurately and on tim¢. Colleciively. these achievem¢nts reflect a year focused on consolidalion. sustainabiliry. and community benefIl. The trusiee5 ¢onfirni ihat they hAve had due re%ard to the Charltv Commisslon's guldance on publlc benefit wben reviewing our aims 8nd plannin8 activitie5 for the year. Summgry ofthe maln ctivitles undertaken for the publlc benefit In relatloD ¢0 these objects {in¢lude withiD thls sectlon the statutory deelaratlon that trnstees have had regard to the guidance Issued bv the Charitv Commlsslon on publ1¢ benefit) Additional detalls of obJe¢tlves and actlvltles (Optlonal iDforniatloll) TAR March 2012
You ehoost to in¢lu<k fiher siaiements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investmei)t' contribution made by volwii¢¢rs. LLlic)ii l) ALI) iLveinciils an(1 pci-torinancc TAR March 2012
Scction D Achievements and perfomiancc Sumn)ari' of the maln achiei'f ments of th¢ charlty durlng the year Over the reponing p¢riod. The GAP Prnject hAs mAde steady and meaningful pro8r¢&s ID deN'¢loping aJd maintainiug the site as a welcoming and fiinclional communiry space. Key acbieN'¢ments includ¢ the complction of th¢ rontaitt¢i' wii( Pdnelling. instsllglion ofthe eco toilet, and the 5uccessfvl creation and enhancement of the sen50ry garden, including wildflower seeding to support biodiversity. Praciical infr&8tructure improvements such as pall¢t-built lables have increased sability for visiting groups. Regular rnainien8nce. including grass Ctstting, Watering during sumrn¢r months. and care of th¢ King's Tce¢, liaJ ensured the sile remained safe and accessible througbout the year. F.ngagemeni with new groups has continued supponed by improved rccord-kceping tlwough an up-to-date vi$iloF5' book and sound financial management. with accounts maintained accurately and on time. Collectively. these achievements reflect a yeAr focused on eorhsolidation. sustsin8bility. and commuDiiy benefil. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial rei'ieiv Brief statement of the ch#rit) s policy on Teserves Reserves Policy St3iemet The GAP Project al to mAintsin a modesi level of reserves io ensure ihe ongoing deliN'ery of our services and the sustainabilitv of our site. ( currenl reserves in¢lud¢ funds thal are earmarked for ongoing mintengn¢e aod essentl#l improiement5 10 the garden spaces and facilities. in lin¢ with our cbariiable objeciives. We regularly revi¢w our reserves to ensure they Are appropriatc for the scale and nattwe of our wotk. AE)y surplus is platm¢d to be spent on supponing the continued development and upk¢¢p of the project, io directly benefit ihe charities and groups we support. Detalls of any funds mterllly in deflclt Further flnaneial revlew det*lls (OptloDal InformAtlon) You £h005e to in¢ludt additional infom)aiion. where rele%'ani about.. the ChIty'S principal Sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity,. investment policy and objectives including any eihical investment policy adopted. SL'clion F Other o tional information Si'itioii G 'l-hL triESlees di'l larl IIIAI Ihc,) h611"e apprui i,d tknL irustLL'S i-¥pur( aboi L. Declaration Slgned on beknAlf of the charlty'3 Iruslees TAR arch 2012
Slgnamre(s) Full name(s) POSIOn (eg Secretary, Chilr. ete) Claire Meyer Chair Date 24 Ui TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of The Gap Project On a¢¢ounts for the year endod 31 March 2025 Charity no {if any) 1198229 Set out on pag•s IrvrtW ID Ihe p•qe nurnbers DI sheei¥3 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe above charity {Ihe Trust'l for th& year ended 3110312025. Responslbllltles and As the charity trustèes of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation bayis of roport of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Acri. I rèport in resCt of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in cafrying out my examination, I have followed Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordaneR with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Indopendent examlner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Slgned: Date: Name". Mrs Sarah Hough Relevant professional qualificatlonls) or body lif any): ICAEW Address: Unity Chambers, 34 High East Street. Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1 HA 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)- IER October 2018
Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to di$¢lo$e. IER October 2018