Together CIO: 2024-2025 Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statement
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For the Year Ended 31st March 2025
Charity: Together CIO.. 1206115
Together CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was regislered by the
Charity Commission for Er)gland and Wales on 8th December 2023. It operates
underthe objects as outlined in its constitution.
Registered orrice: Guildhall, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough, DN212NA
Trustees:
Heidi Walton
John Lyden
Paul Tinsley
Staff Team:
Barry Rooks- Leader
Helen Sutton - Senior Project Officer
Laura Lee - Project Officer
Harry Ferguson - Green Team leader
Independent Examiner:
Dave Harford (Clerk, West Stockwith Parish Council)
Ernail.. dave.harford@outlook.com
Tel: 01427 852032
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Back
round
The Together Initiative was originally conceived in 2022 as part of a Safer Streets
funded project. Following extensive engagement with local agencies, organisations,
residents and otherstakeholders with a passion for the area, the conclusion was that
if we are to see long lasting positive change then we must work together. Residents
fell let down, neglected and tired of promises being made and broken. They lacked
hope thatthings would everchange and had begun to lose trust.
Structure
The Together CIO was created in December 2023 to enable land agreements to be
signed. The governance and financial management responsibilities for Together are
currently shared be￿een our parent organisation, Voluntary Centre Services, and
the Together board. Together's leader and Irustees are working with members of
VCS'S Senior Management Team to transition the full responsibility for the Together
Initiative over to the board by 151 April 2026. We are currently developing the capacity
of our board to be ready for this.
The Vision that drives us
We see..
A thriving, resilient neighbourhood where local people lead the way in building
a safer, cleaner, greener and more connected community.
Strong partnerships and inclusive local decision-making that breaks down
barriers, unlocks potential, and creates lasting positive change.
A neighbourhood where everyone feels proud to live, work and belong.
The Mission
Improving the lives of everyone living and working in the Southwest Ward of
Gainsborough, to help create a healthy thriving community for all.
We are passionate about revitalizing the Southwest Ward of Gainsborough
into a safer, greener, healthier, thriving neighbourhood for all.
Our community-driven projects encourage community connections and well-
being, raise aspirations and increase knowledge and skills.
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Goals for 2025-2030:
I, :"'Increase access 'to open spaces, outdoor activifies,'and
community facilities
2: Enhance and protect nature and biodiversity
3: Develop community spirit, engagement & well-being
4: Grow Together into an established sustainable charity
Each of Ih ese goals h as several objectives. the detail of wh ich is outlined in th e
Together Business Plan. The WayAhead'
To reach our goals the current projects and initiatives include."
1. Scouts Hill: a 3040 acre green space we are preparing to be open to the
public forwalking and leisure activities.
2. The Green Team meets is a community gardening group which also
maintains and develops our green spaces including Thomdike Way, Ashcroft
Green, x-church gardens and Scouts Hill.
3. Events & Community Walkabouts. We run 3 annual events for the
commu nity.. Games on the Green, Harvest on the Green and Christmas by the
Green. These are free events, each attended by 300+ people. We also
organise monlhly Community Walkabouts bringing together local agencies,
organisations and residents to discuss local issues and walk the
neighbourhood engaging with local people.
4. As mentioned above we are working towards Togetherfs full transition from
VCS. Currenlfunding opportunities being pursued will enable us to focus over
the next 2 years to establish longer term more sustainable income streams.
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aims for each
oal 2025-2026
Open Scouts Hill to Ih e pu blic (see
project plan for detail)
Late
2025
Opening delayed dueto CCTV
installation (awaiting
timescales from WLDC)
Extend land agreements (SH).. Feb
2026-Feb 2027
Feb
2026
Barry to contact landowners
(Dec 25) to begin discussions
Employ new staff member to focus on
developing SH and expanding the
reach of the Green Team
Jan
2026
£20k award received (4.9.25).
Develop Biodiversity Enhancement & Spring Green team leads to start
Mngt Plan including seasonal habitat
2026
discussions with
su rveys - all sites.
L￿/Doddingt0n - OcUNov
2025
Begin work towards phase 2 at
Scouts Hill
2026
' Begin discussions once Phase
1 is open (early 2026)
Involve more local people in leading &
planning events and projects.
2026
Team to discuss early Jan
2026 to formu late strategy
Re-establish links with NHS
colleagues and aspirations for a
health facility in the area.
2026
Barry to contact Clare
Credland to discuss by end of
2025
Complete CIO transition
April
2026
Follow transition action plan
Launch website and social media
channel
Jan
2026
Laura currently working on -
provide update mid Dec 25
Produce proposal for sustainable
income and financial support streams
Jan
2026
BarrylHelen to draft proposal
for January trustees meeting
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aims for each
oal 202712030
potential community venue. (Ashcroft Green Development project)
Acquire (have use of) a permanentvenue.
Scouts Hill Phase 2 including nature reserve, increased activities, access and
visitor centre.
Develop proposal for Gainsborough-wide Green Heritage Trail & Together
expansion beyond SW.
Significant progress regarding community involvement. ownership and
leadership of projects and initiatives.
Establishing more longer-term income and funding streams to secure the work
of Together forthe next generation.
Blue sk - 2030 and be
ond
Together expands its reach to cover Gainsbomugh, applying the principles
and values that have been effective in the South West Ward.
Green Heritage Trail connecting all green spaces and heritsge sites (old &
new) throughout the town. Including launch of Tourist Information Centre.
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Become in¢￿asInglY involved, alongside the key agencies and organisations
in the long-term town wide strategy to see Gainsborough become a beacon
for resident health, wellbeing and prosperity. To see the town re-discover
its identity and become a destination of choice.
Community owned Health & Wellbeing centres established.
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Markers and Hi
hts from 2024-25
1. Green Team established and now meets weekly - remains the only regular
green space related group in the town.
2. Land agreements signed and completed in Feb 2024 for the Scouts Hill
project. Four landowners have signed over their land to begin preparations to
open to the public. Worf( commences onsite.
3. Mar 2025.. 70 local people and organisations attend Iree planting days on
Scouts Hill- 2300 trees and hedges and saplings planted.
4. Three community events organised and run successfully with approximately
300 people attending each event.
5. Together CIO bank account opened Dec 2024.
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The Together bank account was opened in November 2024. With only 4 months to
report, activity has been minimal. Since the end of this reporting period. as we move
towards the transition from Voluntary Centre Setvices, more budgets continue to be
transferred to the Together account. Therefore, the activity within Ihe account has
greatly in creased. The fin al transfer on 1 $1 April 2026 will revolve arou nd the salaries
and the National Lotteryfunding that supports them.
Most of th e f u nding received, as detailed below, is all related to the Scouts Hill
Country Park project. The entirety of the expenditure is related to the same project. A
new reserves policy will be included within the firstfull financial year reportforthe
the charity12025-2026).
INCOME
DATE
211111202
201011202
3010112024
051021202
201021202
201031202
201031202
211031202
DESCRIPTION
Investors in Lincoln transfer f rom VCS
Interest
Leap - arts payment T001
MerGers transfer from VCS
Interest
Interest
Thonock Trust Cheque
GLAP Reimbursement for Solicitor Fee
AMOUNT
10,000.
Restricted
Unreslricted
Unrestricted
1,433.0
8,000.0
14.6
15.3
10000.00
1200.00
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Restricted
TOTAL
30,664.7
EXPENDITURE
DATE
1811212024
101011202
101021202
131021202
261021202
DESCRIPTION
Mary Hollis Consultancy INV 023
Accounl Fee
AMOUNT
Restricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Restricted
Account Fee
JCM Building and Fencing
JCM Building and Fencing
4340.00
1480.00
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071031202
071031202
131031202
131031202
Sara Bright Arboricultural Consultant
Clear Insurance Management
Account Fee
Burton and Dyson Solicitors
450.00
532.2
Restricted
Restricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
1200.0
TOTAL
9,017.2
INCOME
Restricted
21,200.0
Unrestricted
9464.74
EXPENDITURE
Restricted
Unrestricted
9002.2
15.0
BALANCE
311031202
Restricted
Unrestricted
21,647.4
12,197.7
9449.7
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CHARITY COMMISSION
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Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
1218Q023
313112025
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
t•the nearest
Re$¢riGled
funds
Endowment
funds
Total lunds
Last year
to th8 n8ar8st£
to thB n8&rost£
to thB n•ar•st£
ttsthè n48r*St£
A1 Receipt$
10,000
10,000
8,000
Merteis Tranler Irom VCS
Thonock Tru51 ¢hwue
GLAP reimburstmenifor soli￿tor FeÈ
LEAP Arts payment
Inlgresl OTh savings acwunl
8,000
10,llOO
1,200
1,200
1.433
32
1,433
32
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
9,465
21,200
30,665
A2 Asset and inv8strnent sale5,
Isee tablel.
Sub total
Total r6calpts
9,465
21,200
30.665
A3 Payments
tsAary Hollis ¢onsullancy INV023
1.000
5,820
450
532
1,200
1.OQD
5,620
4SO
532
1,200
15
Clear Insurancg Manag8ment
Burton and Dyson S￿li¢ll0r$
Account Fees
15
Sub total
15
g,OD2
9,017
A4 Asset and Investment
urchases,
See table
Sub total
Total payments
9,002
9,017
Ngt of receipts/(payments)
AS Transfers between funds
A6 Cash fund5 last year end
Cash funds thAS year end
9,450
12,198
21.648
9,450
12,198
21,648
CCXX R1 3ccounts ISSI

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
lund$
Restricted
funds
to naèrèst £
Endowment
funds
B1 Cash funds
HSBC Account
9,4S0
Total cash funds
9,450
12,198
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fund5
to nearest £
Details
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charity's own use
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behalf of all the tfustèes
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Dave Harford
Benedict Cottage
Canal Lane, West Stockwith
Nottinghamshire, DN10 4ET
Email: dave.harford
outlook.com
Tel: 01427 892032
INTERNAL AUDIT FOR TOGETHER CIO CHARITY
YEAR ENDING 31" March 2025
'rhe intemal aiidit was cftrri¢d out on Friday 21, November 2025 which included all the
appropriate paperwork as delailed below.
Payinents made were support¢d by..
bank stat¢m¢nts,
Accounts summary sheet,
2. Expenditiire was SUPPOrted by:
bank stal¢inents,
Accounts summÉry sheet,
3. All the accounts were ch¢¢k¢d and fully reconciled. These were all foiiiid to be corre¢t. The
Charity's bank a¢¢ounts wei'¢ fully docutnented and reconciled ai Ihe y¢ar ¢nding 31, March
2025.
4. The charity has Completed all the relevaRt papenvork for Ilie Charity Commission.
5 was fiilly satisfied witli iiiy audit and would like to thai)k Barry for the provision of all the
docuinentation to allow the aiidit to take place.
Dave HArford
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