Trustees’ Annual Report
January 2024 to January 2025 Holmewood Community Association (HCA) Charity registration number: 1206722
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further or benefit the residents of Holmewood and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local 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 objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: To establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre or activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. |
| 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 | Operation of an arts cafe and community space in Holmewood. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | HCA Trustees have had regard to CC guidance on public benefit |
Additional information
| Additional information | ||
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The renovation and refurbishment of our community arts cafe and workshop space was enabled by the contribution of many valued volunteers. The creation of our beautiful and welcoming space is testament to their hard work over many months. |
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 | This year has seen the establishment of HCA, fundraising to renovate our community space and launch the charity. Due to complications with the refit of our meanwhile space on The Parade delivery to beneficiaries was not possible during this year. |
Financial Review |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | At the end of this reporting period HCA was solvent. Monies held £3604 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves were held during this period. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | HCA did not have reserves as the charity was recentlyestablished. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds were in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity has adequate funds and can continue as a going concern. |
Additional information
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Granted funds were received from Bradford South Community Chest and The Leap Creatives Communities. |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The main risks facing HCA are: ● Loss of meanwhile space ● Inadequate sales and hire of workshop space ● Resignation of Trustees |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Holmewood CommunityAssociation | Holmewood CommunityAssociation |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1206722 | |
| Charity’s principal address | Holme in the Wood 9/10 The Parade Holmewood Bradford BD4 9HN |
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| Trustee name | Date Appointed | Term of Office |
| Matt Edwards | 25/01/2024 | 4years(25/01/2028) |
| Ursula Sutcliffe | 25/01/2024 | 3years(25/01/2027) |
| Celia Hickson | 25/01/2024 | 2years(25/01/2026) |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above and sign below.
| Trustee name | Signature | Date |
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| Celia Hickson | 20/04/2025 | |
| Ursula Sutcliffe | 21/04/2025 | |
| Matt Edwards | 22/04/2025 |
Holmewood Community Association
Annual Accounts Jan - Dec 2024
| Income | Restricted funds | Restricted funds | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant funding | £ | 5 500 |
£ | 5 500 |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Fixtures and fittings | £ | 1 896 |
£ | 1 896 |
| Balance brought fwd | £ | - |
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| Balance carried fwd | £ | 3 604 |