Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 November 2024 Period start date To 31 October 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Worcester community garden
Charity registration number: 1198580
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Provision and maintenance of a community garden using sustainable horticultural practices, promotion of and protection of the natural environment and provision of learning opportunities about horticulture and conservation. |
| 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 |
Became a growing partner of Garden Organic, with the intention of expanding the range of heritage varieties we grow. Expanded the number and range of teaching events held on site. Created new allotment garden. Planted willow saplings and a wildlife hedge. Built a solar powered handwash station. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees do have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment In the 12 months from 1 November 2024, Worcester community garden had 183 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers, who between them contributed over 4,500 hours of work. volunteers In the 12 months from 1 November 2024,
Other
Worcester community garden had over 4,500 visitors. We also continued to develop and maintain social prescribing partnerships with organisations including the NHS, Mencap, Heart of Worcester College and others.
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | During the period covered by this report, Worcester community garden: - secured city council approval for the creation of a flood garden on site - started working in partnership with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust over the creation of a wildlife garden on site - built a pontoon to float a restored storage shed, to safeguard tools during the flood season - installed a striking flood marker, showing the challenge created by flooding. - laid new water pipes and installed retractable hose reels across the site. - established six healthy bee colonies on site - hosted events for the local community, including a Plant Swap and an Eco Fair. - continued to develop opportunities for partnership working with relevant local groups including the NHS, Mencap, mental health charities, Heart of Worcester College, Garden Organic, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the RSPB and Worcester Environmental Group - provided workshops as well as informal learning and development opportunities on site |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Covered above under “Achievements and performance” |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We secured grant funding for the building of a solar powered handwash station, benefiting volunteers and visitors. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period covered by this report the charity’s account was £5,460.05 in credit. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to enable the charity to pay rent, water and insurance for a period of three months, and to fund annual replacement of worn and flood-damaged structures and equipment. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,500.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Principal sources of funds have been grants, donations, standing orders and sales of fruit, vegetables, flowers and other items produced by our volunteers |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk is flooding as we are situated near the River Severn. We have taken a number of measures to mitigate the risk, including using pontoons to protect our bees, tools and important structures. We have also implemented measures, including installing solar-powered security lights, to help lessen the risk of theft and vandalism. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | New trustees are appointed through an agreed interview process conducted by the trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
We provide an information pack and induction training for new trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is affiliated to Transition Worcester. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Worcester community garden |
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| Other name the charity uses | none |
| Registered charity number | 1198580 |
| Charity’s principal address | 10 Lavender Road, Worcester, WR3 7AE |
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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| Steve Dent | Chair | 11 April 2022 - date | ||
| Jon Bodenham | trustee | 11 April 2022 - date | ||
| Pat Gildea | trustee | 15 September 2023 – 1 December 2025 |
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| Sharon Ross | trustee | 22 July2025 - date | ||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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)
Full name(s) Stephen Mark Dent
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
4 December 2025
| Charity NameWorcester Community Garden 1 |
Charity NameWorcester Community Garden 1 |
Charity NameWorcester Community Garden 1 |
198580 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
11/1/2024 | To | 10/31/2025 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Grant - Washstand - Grant - Bee colonies - Grant - Urn and fittings for café - Gift aid reclaimed from HMRC - Produce 5,429 Café 200 Donations 1,315 workshops 260 7,204 - - Sub total - Total receipts 7,204 A3 Payments Grant - FloatingGreenhouse - Grant - Washstand - Grant - Bee colonies - Grant - Urn and fittings for café Produce 691 Café 475 Workshops 61 RunningCosts 2,351 Constructoin 1,174 Garden 3,881 Sub total 8,633 - - Sub total - Total payments 8,633 Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,429 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 6,762 Cash funds this year end 5,333 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ 450 410 300 601 - - - 1,761 - - - 1,761 1,003 416 215 - - - - 1,634 - - - 1,634 127 - - 127 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 450 410 300 601 5,429 200 1,315 260 8,965 - - - 8,965 1,003 416 215 - 691 475 61 2,351 1,174 3,881 10,267 - - - 10,267 - 1,302 - 6,762 5,460 |
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| 127 | 5,460 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Current account balance Legacy account balance Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 5,460 - 5,460 Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Date of Signature Print Name approval