2026-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 Charity name: Hargrave Hall Community Association

Charity registration number: 1198834

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	HHCA provides in its constitution that its objects are: (1) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; (2) to establish, or secure the establishment of, Hargrave Hall Community Centre and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in cooperation with any statutory authority or other person or body) in furtherance of the objects; (3) to promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. The CIO (i) shall be non- party in politics and non-sectarian in religion and (i) may only carry out campaigning and political activity in support of its charitable purposes and in accordance with all relevant law. The area of benefit (“area of benefit”) shall be North Islington (and in particular Junction, Hillrise and Tollington wards), and the neighbouring areas of Haringey and Camden within the boundary as set out on the map in Appendix A to its constitution.
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	HHCA manages Hargrave Hall, Harry Rice Hall and Girdlestone Community Centre, which are made available to a variety of groups and other users for the benefit of the local community. All halls host a complex and valuable variety of community groups serving the needs of many different members of the local community. Many of the activities are offered at no or a reduced cost and target specific areas of the local community which have a particular need of specialised services HHCA

serves people of many different class, ethnic and racial backgrounds within the local community. Hargrave Hall Community Centre (HH) Groups include music groups, church groups, fitness groups, Archway to Recovery, Whittington Health NHS Trust, Children’s birthday, wedding parties and funeral wakes and charity events often use Hargrave Hall. • Holiday Activities Food Programme (HAF) Running during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. Open to school-aged children (4–16) who receive benefits-related free school meals, have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or are referred by a social worker, family support worker, or other professional. • Friday Social Club is our community meal and bingo weekly group offering a safe, warn space to eat and meet other people. • Community Pantry provides fresh, frozen and longlife food plus hygiene packs, available free to all, every week. • Children's Weekly Eco Club is a fun, hands-on club for young people to learn about the environment and develop lifelong sustainable habits. Sessions combine games, crafts, and outdoor activities exploring themes like recycling, biodiversity, energy saving, and reducing waste. • Archway Green Fingers is an all-ages gardening group that meets weekly to grow and tend a shared green space in Archway. Volunteers of all experience levels come together to grow fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, while learning practical skills like sowing, planting, composting, and seasonal maintenance. HAF is based on eligibility (for children eligible for free school meals), all others are free and open to all who walk in. Girdlestone Community Centre (GCC) Groups include Girdlestone Food Coop, Archway Upcycle and Third Age Art group. Children’s birthday parties, wakes and social gathering. Harry Rice Hall (HR) Groups include prenatal classes, children after school education clubs and senior yoga. Children’s birthday, wedding parties often use Harry Rice.

		HR runs: The Holiday Activities Food Programme (HAF) running during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. Open to SEND children enrolled in school, aged between 4 and 7 years old, who are referred by a social worker, family support worker, or other professional. Coffee & Companyis a weekly support group offering a warm space to meet others in the community and collect essential food supplies, free of charge.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission when exercising any powers and duties to which the guidance is relevant.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	Our services across the three centres have remained steady throughout the year, continuing to meet the diverse needs of our community. One of our key achievements has been the successful delivery of our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) holiday playscheme as part of the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme at Harry Rice Hall. This initiative has provided tailored support to children who previously faced barriers to accessing playschemes during school holidays. Parents have reported a significant improvement in their children's social development and overall well- being, highlighting the positive impact of this provision. Our Friday Social has also expanded, now welcoming an average of 90 service users per week. This initiative has provided a vital space for social interaction, reducing isolation and strengthening community ties. These developments reflect our ongoing commitment to improving the spaces we manage, ensuring they remain safe, welcoming, and well-equipped for the communities we serve.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	A successful period of maintaining income from hire charges and through successful funding applications, together with prudent financial management, has resulted in the charity holding sufficient unrestricted funds at the year end. These funds have been carried forward and are available to support the planned activities of HHCA during the coming year. Trustees are satisfied that the charity remains financially stable, with adequate cash reserves to meet its ongoing commitments and to continue delivering services for the benefit of the community.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Though our funding of services remained stable, HHCA relies on hire charges from a number of users as its source of income for core costs. The reserve policy is to maintain funds from hire charges equivalent to 6 months’ worth of expected core expenditure (not including discretionary expenditure on maintenance and renovation or expenditure that is to be fully funded by grants.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£20,000 based on current levels of expenditure
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	See explanation about regarding apparent receipts and payments deficit
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There are no concerns about the charity continuing as a going concern.

Structure, Governance and Management

Descriptionofcharity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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	Elected at AGM. Additional trustees (not exceeding the maximum number) may be elected by members or appointed by the charity trustees other than at an AGM but their appointment will run only until the next AGM

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Hargrave Hall Community Association (HHCA)
Other name the charity uses	Hargrave Hall Community Centre Harry Rice Hall Girdlestone Community Centre
Registered charity number	1198834
Charity’s principal address	Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road London N19 5SP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Philip Whale	Chair		Members of the Charityat AGM
Janice Tucker	Treasurer		“
James Williams			“
Bob Dowd		Resigned June 2025	“
Councillor James Pots		Coopted on 30/01/2026
Ikko Evens			“

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects.
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets.

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) Philip Whale Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 03/09/26