Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 to Period end date 31/12/2024
Charity name: Minsterworth Free School Foundation
Charity registration number: 311648
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 | Primarily, to act as a resource for children and young people up to the age of 25 living in the area of benefit by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:~~(~~ a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; and b) advancing education; and (2) when not used for the above purpose, 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 of the area of benefit without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions |
| 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 |
Provision of space for a nursery Operation of a Memory Café for those suffering from Dementia Development of a Community Shed Development of allotments for members of the community Various activities designed to enhance the well-being of the community (see detail below) |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of Minsterworth Free School Foundation confirm that all activities undertaken at The Harvey Centre conform to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Alongside trustees the foundation relies heavily on the use of volunteers to run activities and to maintain the grounds |
| Other | ||
| 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 | During 2024 The trustees worked with Minsterworth Kindergarten and Gloucestershire County Councils Early Years Team to develop the provision for a nursery in the older part of the building. The kindergarten owners were chosen because of their commitment to the charitable objectives of the Foundation Men's Sheds are community workshops where men can create converse and connect and have been shown to reduce loneliness and isolation, and improve mental health and wellbeing. A grant via Seven Trent was secured to erect shed for the village to operate alongside a community garden. Our “Community Shed” will be open to all persons regardless of age, gender, background, or ability. There is still lots to complete such as connection of electricity and water, before the shed is operational Every Friday, Art sessions are run for 2hrs. These are well attended, with excellent tuition, facilitated by two local experienced artists. Art work from the group is displayed in the centre’s main hall and café area. This group is growing in size. |
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|Our Memory café is well established and|
|runs every four weeks at the centre. It is|
|aimed at giving support to individuals and|
|their carers by providing a safe space to|
|discuss dementia and its challenges.|
|It is run by Art Space and several volunteers|
|from the village. I want to thank everyone for|
|their compassion and wonderful support for|
|this group.|Superb activities and games|
|take place and there are ample people to|
|chat, make and serve food and provide a|
|very relaxed atmosphere.|
|Each Wednesday at the centre, an hourly|
|balance class is run by Farr Physio.|….|
|These are physiotherapy-led classes aimed|
|at general fitness and wellbeing. They focus|
|on balance, mobility, and strength. To attend|
|residents can make self referrals or it can|
|come via their GP.|
|As with the Memory café this|
|has been running for well nearly two years|
|and is firmly established.|
|Towards the end of the year a number of|
|Crafternoon sessions were held. These|
|introduced those that attended to a range of|
|different crafts and have continued into|
|2025.|
|The weekly drop-in café on a Wednesday|
|attracts not only villagers but also a group|
|from the local care hoe for vulnerable adults.|
|There are three organisations who hire the|
|centre on a regular basis. The income of|
|these helps to fund the running costs and|
|activities held at the centre.|
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|Achievements against|Para 1.41|
|objectives set|
|Performance of fundraising|
|activities against objectives|Para 1.41|
|set|
|Investment performance|Para 1.41|
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against objectives Other
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 the financial position of the Charity was healthy with a positive bank balance and money held in reserve with CCLA |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held with CCLA~~h~~ ~~a~~s security in case of the need for emergency building repairs. General running expenses of the Harvey Centre are met using the Trusts bank account |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | CCLA Investment Account £49,071 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Nursery Income accounts for a significant proportion of the charity’ ~~ie~~ ~~s~~ income. Activities such as the Art Class have provided a healthy addition to charity funds |
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| 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 need to recruit additional trustees |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 | Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | All trustees are volunteers who have agreed to act as the trustee board. The chair is an elected position. No other formal positions are held |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Minsterworth Free School Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 311648 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Harvey Centre Main Road Minsterworth GL2 8JH |
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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| Roger Ingham | Chair | |||
| Ian Brooks | ||||
| Rita Garbutt | ||||
| Sue Smith (Resigned 2025) |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
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
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) Roger Ingham
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
06/10/25
Minsterworth Free School Foundation (Charity 311648) Income and Expenditure Account Year ended 31st December 2024
| Bank Balance 1st January 2024 Income Grants Received Art Class Income Café Income General Rent Income Crafternoon Income Nursery Deposit Nursery Income Donations Interest from CCLA Account Miscellaneous CCLA Fund Withdrawal Expenditure Art Class Expenditure Café Supplies/Cafe Equipment Memory Café Insurance Utilities (Gas & Electric) Water Rates Cleaning Internet / Telephone Internal Maintenance Garden Maintenance Stationery Advertising Legal Fees Miscellaneous Crafternoons Centre Refurbishment External Works Bank Balance 31st December 2024 Increase in Bank Balance |
£ £ 23,295 0 3,946 981 4,298 1,065 0 19,200 530 1,336 6 0 31,362 2,625 407 925 2,076 2,467 221 1,219 807 1,252 0 21 0 1,750 300 1,176 79 7,185 22,510 32,147 8,852 2024 |
£ £ 10,112 10,750 1,699 1,044 3,661 0 7,015 3,200 271 1,684 0 25,000 54,323 1,050 191 1,225 1,747 1,561 44 976 495 0 121 25 86 0 88 0 3,051 30,481 41,139 23,295 13,184 2023 |
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Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Name: Roger Ingham Date: 08/10/25
Minsterworth Free School Foundation (Charity 311648) Income and Expenditure Account Year ended 31st December 2024
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| £ | |
| Current Assets | |
| Charities Investment Fund | 49,070 |
| NatWest Bank Current Accoun | 32,147 |
| Current Liabilities Nursery Deposit |
81,217 -7,015 |
| 74,202 | |
| Reserves Balance at 1st January 2024 (ad Increase in Bank Balance durin Increase (Decrease) in Investm |
64,266 8,852 1,084 |
| Balance at 31st December 202 | 74,202 |
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Name: Roger Ingham Date: 08/10/25
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent ExamiTrerfs Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year 31st December 2024 ended Charlty no Ilf any) 311648 Sot out on page5 One and Tv I rep)rt to the truslees on my examinabon crfth8 acUnts ofthe at)ve chaiityllhe Twsfi for the year end Rfrsponslbllllles and ba318 of report As the charrty's trustees, you are responsib forthe preparabon of the a¢counts in accordaKe with the wuireftEnts the Charitses Act 2011 Ilhe Acri. I report in respect of my examinaknon of the Trust's aceounls carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions givon by the Chanty Commission under se(aion 14451{b) of tha A&. Independent IThe th8riWs gross irKome exceed&J £250.0 and l am qualrfied to examinets statement undertake the examination by being a qualffied memter of fIrrt name of applitsble listed bc#JyD. Delete I l rfnot applicable. I have completed my exami{tIon. l tsjnfim that no materia matters have Ime to my attention in connech'on Yh the ex8minth.on whth me ¢¥use lo tdieve that in. any material resFe(a.' the actounling records were not kept in )rdance wilh section 130 of the Chartties Act.. Of the account$ did actord with the aoxunting records; or the accounts did not with the applKat4e requirements ¢oncemin9 the lom? and content of accoLFnts sel oul in Ihe Charilies {Accounts and RepJrtsl Reglslations 2008 other than any requifemenl th the ac£ounts gNe a'true fairf eW which is not a matter cx)ngdered as part of an independent examination. l.have no concems and habe come l$S no other rnatter3 in connect wrth the examin8ts.on to which attention should be dwn in this report in order to ellable a proper understanding ofthe aco)unts to be reactr. . Please delete the WO in the brnd(ets rfthey do not apply. SIgn. Dats: 16th O¢tober 2025 Name: Julian Christopher Oxley Relevant profwional qu•llll¢ationls} or body IK any): MA, FCA IER Oct 2018
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