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
Y*mt 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
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the ch*rit}', If *n!-. Ifor example, custodlan truste￿)
Ntsm¢
DAtes acted if not for whtile
ethr
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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 ¢h*rity's trust$
CIO FOUNDATION
Type of governing document
How the ehjriry 15 c0nrtl￿￿d
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 I￿lY 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
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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 grow*h, and
improved mental wellbein8.
Over the reporting period. Th¢ GAP PrOJ￿t 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 In￿e4s¢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)
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You ehoost to in¢lu<k
fi￿her 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
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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.
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Section E
Financial rei'ieiv
Brief statement of the ch#rit) s
policy on Teserves
Reserves Policy St3ieme*t
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
m*intengn¢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 m*terl*lly
in deflclt
Further flnaneial revlew det*lls (OptloDal InformAtlon)
You £h005e to in¢ludt
additional infom)aiion. where
rele%'ani about..
the Ch￿Ity'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
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Slgnamre(s)
Full name(s)
POSI￿On (eg Secretary, Chilr.
ete)
Claire Meyer
Chair
Date
24
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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 res￿Ct 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