**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 01 August 24 Period start date To 31 July 25 Period end date** ## **Charity name: The Whinnies Community Garden** ## **Charity registration number: 1201128** ||SORP REF|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|The Whinnies Community Garden is
dedicated to advancing education and
recreation for children and adults in
Sunniside and surrounding areas. The
charity provides facilities and opportunities
that support social wellbeing, leisure
activities and community engagement.
Through its work, The Whinnies promotes
environmental awareness, personal health,
and individual development with the core
aim of improving the quality of life for all
members of the community. The
organisation is committed to inclusivity and
operates exclusively for charitable purposes
in accordance with relevant legal
requirements.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public beneft, in particular,
the activities projects or
services identifed in the
accounts|Para 1.17
and 1.19|Since August 2024 The Whinnies Volunteers
have focused on enhancing onsite facilities,
made possible through the receipt of grants
and other funding.
The Whinnies has undertaken a range of
initiatives in accordance with its mission,
including the development of recreational
areas and the organization of community
events. These eforts demonstrate our
dedication to advancing community well-
being and promoting environmental
stewardship.| |Statement confrming
whether the trustees hae
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
beneft|Para 1.18|The Trustees of The Whinnies confrm that
they have duly considered and adhered to
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission regarding public beneft. All
activities and strategic decisions have een
undertaken with a clear focus on delivering
meaningful benefts to the public, in line with
the charity’s objectives and the principles
setoutbythe Commission.| |Policyon Grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on Social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|| |Other||N/A| |||| Achievements and Performance |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider
benefts to society as a
whole|Para 1.20|Facility Enhancements
Since August 2024 the Whinnies Volunteers
have focused on enhancing and maintaining
onsite facilities, made possible through the
receipt of grants and other funding.
Signifcant improvements have been made
across several areas, including the
refurbishment of two children’s play areas
The beach area now features a substantial
pirate ship, while the transport area has
been developed with a steam train with
carriage and a 1950’s style bus.
A new area has been created specifcally for
babies and children below school age,
providing opportunities to explore wildlife
and gardening in a safe and engaging
environment. A new meeting room has also
been installed for the use of this group in
adverse weather.
The addition of an Italian piazza and garden,
together with fountain, seating area and
statue, continues to enhance the tranquil
and peaceful atmosphere of the garden,
providing visitors with an attractive space for
relaxation and refection.
A further meeting facilities have been
installed which are fully accessible for
wheelchair users and visitors with limited
mobility.
The Whinnies held three events throughout
the year which were well supported by local
makers and enjoyed by all that visited.
As in previous years, community classes and
activities have continued to be delivered.
Age UK continued to run a Memory Café,
while a Friendship Group hosted by the local
GP surgery also remained active. In
addition, the Whinnies Wanderers toddler
and baby groups continued to meet
regularly.
The Whinnies has once again enhanced its
facilities for the beneft of the local
community, introducing new and welcoming
features for people of all ages to enjoy and
participate in. These improvements have
proved engaging and accessible to visitors of
all ages and abilities. The community
continuestoregardTheWhinnies|| |---|---|---|---| |||Community Garden as a valued and vital
local resource for socialising, recreation and
wellbeing.| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
fnancial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|Overall Performance:
Total Income for the Period
Total Expenditure for the Period
Nett Movement in Funds| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves,
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity maintains a reserve fund to
ensure operational stability and to safeguard
against unforeseen fnancial challenges. The
reserve enables us to manage fuctuations in
funding and meet unexpected expenses,
ensuring the continuity of our community
garden /cafe and ongoing maintenance
expenses.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|Total reserves held at end ofperiod £| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
defcit|Para 1.23|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
goingconcern|Para 1.24|N/A| |||| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
anyfundraising)|Para 1.47|Our main source of income is the on site
café, along with public donations and grants
awarded.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity|Para 1.46|_The main risk facing The Whinnies_
_Community Garden is the ongoing shortage_
_of volunteers. A reduced volunteer base_
_may impact the charity’s ability to maintain_
_the garden, deliver community programmes_
_and support the continued development of_
_onsite facilities._| |Other||| ## **Statement of Financial Activities** **Restricted Prior Unrestricted Income Endowment Total Year Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds** ## **Incoming resources Income and endowments from:** Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Separate material item of income Other ## _**Total**_ |12,221|-|-|12,221|9,857| |---|---|---|---|---| |31,023|19,880|-|50,903|33,610| |4,479|-|-|4,479|3,090| |77|-||77|70| |-|-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-|-| |47,801|19,880|-|67,681|46,626| ## **Resources expended Expenditure on:** |Raising funds
Charitable activities
Separate material item of expense
Other
**_Total_**
**Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses)**
Net gains/(losses) on investments
**Net income/(expenditure)**
**Extraordinary items**
**Transfers between funds**
**Other recognised** **gains/(losses):**
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s
own use
Other gains/(losses)
**_Net movement in funds_**
**_Reconciliation of funds:_**
Total funds brought forward
**_Total funds carried forward_**|-|-|-|-|-| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||35,137|22,176|-|57,313|47,617| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||35,137|22,176|-|57,313|47,617| ||||||| ||12,664|(2,296)|-|10,368|991
-| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||12,664|(2,296)|-|10,368|991
-| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||(2,296)|2,296|-|-|-| ||||||| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||-|-|-|-|-| ||10,368|-|-|10,368|991
-| ||||||| ||18,280|-|-|18,280|19,271| ||28,648|-|-|28,648|18,280| ## **WHINNIES COMMUNITY GARDENS** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** ## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF WHINNIES COMMUNITY GARDENS** I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Whinnies Community Gardens (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Robert Brotherston Todlaw Foxes Covert Dipton DH9 9JH