2024-03-31-accounts - Lawrence Weston Community Farm

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LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM

ACCOUNTS

Year ended 31[st] March 2024

Charity Number 1046563 Company Registration Number 03040752

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM

REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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Status

Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a company limited by guarantee (registration number 03040752) and granted charitable status by the Charity Commission under number 1046563.

Trustees

The directors of the charitable company (“the charity”) are its trustees for the purposes of the charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.

The Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Tim Fell Chair Joan Cox Treasure Sarah Cording Member Irina Povjakel Member Katharine Byrne Member Angie Seward Member

Registered Office

Saltmarsh Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0NJ

Independent Examiner

Joanne Trowbridge, Bristol Community Accountants CIC, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ

Bankers

Unity Trust Bank PLC, Nine Brindley Place, 4 Oozells Square, Birmingham B1 2JB

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_____________ The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.

Reference and administrative information set out on page 2 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Directors

The Board of Directors, who are Trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2.

Trustees are elected by members annually at the Annual General Meeting. A vacancy may be filled or an additional Trustee appointed by co-option, but a co-opted Trustee holds office only until the next Annual General Meeting.

Organisational Structure

The Organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1st April 1995 and registered as a charity on 19th May 1995. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and the powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

The Charity is managed by the Trustees (Directors of the Company) who form the Management Committee. Trustees are all volunteers and are elected annually by the ‘members’ of the farm at the Annual General Meeting. The Management Committee are advised by specialist advisory groups and sub-committees made up of Trustees and invited experts.

The Farm employs 9 regular staff (2 full-time and 7 part-time) who are responsible for coordinating the farm’s day-today operation and the services, projects and programmes delivered by the charity. The staff team is managed by a full-time Farm Manager and compromises: Volunteer & Farming Coordinator (FT), Administrator (PT), Fundraiser (PT) Growing Wellbeing Facilitator (PT) Weekend Farm Workers x 2 (PT), Children’s Engagement Workers x 2 (PT). Various sessional, freelance and temporary project staff are also employed as required.

In addition to the paid staff the Farm is supported by a large number of volunteers (both adults and children).Usually approximately 80 adults regularly volunteer at the Farm per year. All volunteers are recruited and supported in line with the Farm’s volunteer policy. Volunteers are actively encouraged to participate in the farms decision making process and help to shape our service delivery and development.

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Reports and suggestions from volunteers and the staff team are captured and passed on to the Management Committee via the Farm Manager: three of our current Trustees started as ‘hands on’ volunteers at the farm.

Risk review

The Trustees have assessed the major risk to which the organisation is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of effective systems and control procedures, which ensure appropriate authorisation of all transactions and projects and consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity.

An annual health and safety audit is undertaken with daily/weekly checks taking place in line with the organisations Health & safety Policy.

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are:

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of and persons employed in, the wards of Avonmouth/Kingsweston/Henbury/Westbury-on-Trym/Southmead (hereinafter called the beneficiaries) and the neighbourhood thereof (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities and/or voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisuretime occupation with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants, particularly of those who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances.

To advance the education of the said beneficiaries, and particularly young members of the public at large, in agriculture, horticulture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects and in the principles of good citizenship and self-discipline, through their leisure activities so that they develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities and grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society, and their conditions of life may be improved.

To promote among the inhabitants of the area of benefit humanity and morality by educating them in care and consideration for all animals, particularly animals in need of care and protection; and for these purposes to care for and exhibit animals in common agricultural and domestic use so that they

the public, particularly the younger members thereof, will learn a greater awareness of and appreciation of such animals.

To provide education and training for persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances, resident in the said area of benefit, so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or services and thereby advance them in life or enable them to earn their own livelihood.

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To relieve physically or mentally handicapped or disabled or deprived inhabitants of the said area of benefit by providing as a remedial recreational or therapeutic activity facilities, subject where appropriate to the consent of the medical advisors of all such persons.

To provide a supportive community managed asset with rich and diverse activities that is accessible to all
To run accessible accredited and non accredited educational programs
To maintain and establish links with schools, colleges, voluntary agencies and community organizations in the area of benefit
To provide a wide range of accessible volunteering and placement opportunities
To promote environmental awareness through educational activities and practice at the farm
To provide a safe and supportive environment that enables and encourages community ownership, participation and development

Public Benefit statement

The Trustees regularly monitor and evaluate the Farm’s activities and are of the view that they are in line with our Aims and Objectives, and that these are justifiably cited as delivering a public benefit.

Review of activities

The farm is particularly interested in:

Combating those factors that create and perpetuate exclusion, disadvantage and multiple deprivation
Delivering services that promote and facilitate health, wellbeing and enable people to better manage mental health issues
Facilitating local people and groups to develop stronger communities
Supporting local people towards employment and training
Promoting and practicing sustainability
Acting as an agent for positive, long lasting, social change
Delivering services that meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers
Delivering services that meet the needs of older people
Delivering services that help to address the ongoing detrimental impact of the pandemic on members of the local community.

Implementation of our updated Business Plan 2023 - 2026

We undertake a rolling review of and regularly update our Business Plan. The Management Committee of the farm uses the Business Plan to inform and guide the development of the organisation within the context of a rapidly changing funding, social and economic environment.

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Lawrence Weston Community Plan

The farm has continued to work in partnership with Bristol City Council, Ambition Lawrence Weston, other service providers and local residents to support the implementation of the local Community Plan.

Meeting Local Need

The farm helps to meet local need by delivering a wide range of social, environmental, educational, economic and recreational services and facilities, including:

Volunteer Placements

During the year 99 adults volunteered at the farm (84 in the previous year). The majority of our volunteers live in the local community, which is amongst the most deprived in Bristol. During the year 41 volunteer placements for young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age were also delivered (42 in the previous year).

Referred Placements for Adults

We delivered 7 placements for local adults who were referred to the farm due to them being considered in most need by Social Services, GP’s and other care professionals and service providers.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Placements

12 young people completed their DofE Award placements at the farm (11 in the previous year).

Corporate Engagement Sessions

A total of 294 individuals from 7 companies participated in corporate engagement sessions at the farm during the year; an increase on the previous years when 223 people form 7 companies engaged with the farm.

Work Experience and Alternative Education Placements

13 work experience placements (22 in the previous year) were delivered for local young people undertaking accredited college / university courses mostly in Animal Care, Land Management and Ecology. In addition to which 10 young people undertook Alternative Education Placements.

Visitors

The farm attracted approximately 23,000 during the year. Our 2023 user survey indicated that 88% of visitors to the farm came from those wards with in our area of benefit where individuals experience most need.

Membership

341 individuals (327 in 2022-23) became members of the farm during the year. Membership of the farm is free.

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Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) Sessions & Training

As part of a new partnership between Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Vita Minds, Windmill Hill City Farm and St Werburghs City we delivered Wellbeing sessions for a total of 29 individuals including:

Cooking for wellbeing
Walking for wellbeing
Woodland for wellbeing
Gardening for wellbeing
Craft for wellbeing
Animal Care for wellbeing

Support for Adults experiencing mental health challenges

During the year the farm delivered a range of supportive groups, activities and services that helped to meet the needs of 32 individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Informal training, learning and social activities

We also delivered sessions enabling 43 local people to take part in informal training, learning activities and taster sessions including:

Knit & Natter (40 weekly sessions)
Orchard Sessions (40 weekly sessions)
Tree planting (6 sessions)
Bee Keeping (8 sessions)
Gardening & Orchard Club (40 weekly sessions)
Walking group (40 weekly sessions)

Children & Young People

Throughout the year we delivered a range of services aimed at helping to meet the needs of local children, young people and their parents and carers including:

Volunteering Placements for Young People – 41 volunteer placements for young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age were delivered (42 in the previous year).
Farm Hands – We delivered 200 x 3 hr sessions for local children aged between 8 and 11. These sessions, focusing on animal care and farm activities, are for children referred to the farm by local schools and care professionals as being in most need, 36 local children have benefited (48 in the previous year).
Farm Tots – We delivered 42 weekly sessions for local toddlers and their parents / carers to socialize and take part in environmental and farm based activities. During the year a total of 71 (82 in 2021 – 22) toddlers and their families benefited from this service.

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Alternative Education Placements - We have developed a new and exciting partnership with Compass Alternative Provision who deliver care, mentoring, support and education to young people. These term time, weekly sessions, initially for 4 young people, have proved to be very successful and we hope to build on this work in the future.
After School Cooking Sessions – We ran a series of 8 pilot sessions in the farm’s Community Kitchen for local families and their children focusing on cooking fresh ingredients, healthy eating and having lots of fun! The sessions were attended by 12 families and their children and proved to be very successful, so much so that we are seeking to secure funding to expand this service delivery.
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Holiday Activities – Following Covid 19, we are delighted to have been able to restart our delivery of holiday activities for local children and their families. Back2Basics Forest School delivered 8 holiday sessions attended by over 80 families.

The farm also worked in partnership with Community of Purpose (again a new partnership) and Back2Basics to deliver 10 sessions during the year attended by 357 children considered to be in most need.

In addition to the above 40 children attended LWCF and Back2Basick Holiday Clubs and 50 families and their children attended holiday open day sessions.

Forest School Sessions delivered by Back2Basics Forest School – This is a new area of service delivery. Back2Basics deliver Forest School sessions in the farm’s Community Woodland for groups and schools many of which work with children with special educational needs and disabilities. A total of 289 children have benefited.

Partner groups in clued:

Bristol Autism Tam
Ventures E-Act Academy
Bristol Home School Hub
Avon Wildlife Trust
IMAYLA
Children’s Scrapstore

Local Schools - The ongoing impact of COVID19 resulted in fewer visits from local schools and nursery groups than was usual pre-pandemic. However, despite that, 225 children from 12 local schools took part in 15 tours of the farm focusing on issues such as sustainability, the environment and food production.

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Community Woodland & Community Orchard - Our community orchard and woodland remained open as public green space throughout the year and attract a wide range of visitors and acted as venues for the delivery of community events, Forest School sessions and our Growing Wellbeing initiative; a project helping to meet the needs of those managing and recovering from mental illness.

Community Events & Arts Activities - Following COVID19 we have been able to resume our delivery of community and arts events. 431 local people attended our Easter Egg Hunt and 91 local residents came to the opening of our Sunflower Forrest.

Room hire, engagement with residents & other local groups – A total of 16 local groups and service providers delivered activities using our facilities on 72 occasions reaching 417 individual beneficiaries.

Groups hiring out training facility, community kitchen and community room included:

Families in Focus (Bristol City Council, North)
Learning Partnership West
BCC Training (various)
Family Centre for Deaf Children
Forest of Avon Trust
Bristol Quilters
Neighbourhood Lab
MP Training
BAND Play Training (various)
Housing Delivery Service
Bristol Scrapstore
Safer Options Children Service
Sirona Care & Health
North Bristol CAMHS
Care Support Centre
NPL Training

Children’s parties – 28 local families hired our community room for children’s parties attended by 391 youngsters.

Publicity & profile raising

The farm has continued to raise its profile, thus enabling more people to know about, contribute to and benefit from the services it provides. This has involved expanding our website www.lwfarm.org.uk , twitter (we now have 1011 followers) & face-book (3,900 followers), web links to a range of other local and city wide service providers, e-newsletters sent to 4,956 individuals

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The Positive Impact of Our Work:

The feedback gained through regular support session with our beneficiaries and the monitoring and evaluation of our service provision illustrates that:

Reducing isolation

80% of our volunteers and placements said that they feel less isolated as a result of helping at the farm

Increased skills and self confidence

85% of our volunteers and placements said that they had learnt new skills whilst helping at the farm and 84% said that their confidence had improved.

Gaining accredited qualifications

13 local young people gained qualifications as a result of their college and work experience placements at the farm during grant period.

Reduced levels of stress, anxiety and mental health problems

86% of our beneficiaries said that engaging with the farm through volunteering or placements had improved their general wellbeing and had reduced their stress and anxiety.

Access to local training and improved employability

Of those who accessed work experience placements and training at the farm, 80% said they thought doing so had improved their chances of gaining employment or progressing to further learning.

Improved mental wellbeing

92% of those who described themselves as have mental heal issues said that they were batter able to manage their condition.

Gaining Employment or progressing to further learning

13 of our beneficiaries who had previously been unemployed for a period of at least six months gained employment and 5 went on to further learning.

Feeling happier and more content

92% of our volunteers and placements said that engaging with the farm had made them feel happier and more content.

Better able to make long lasting positive changes to their life

53% of our beneficiaries said that engaging with the farm had helped to feel more confident in the future and better able to make ‘considered’ life decisions.

We consider that the above clearly illustrates the success of the services we have delivered to local people during the year.

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Quotes from service users and beneficiaries:

‘I know this sounds a bit over the top, but I was in a really, really bad place before coming here. The support has been fantastic; I can’t thank the farm enough.’ Adult volunteer.

‘The young people we bring here benefit so, so much ... therapeutic activities, one to one support, learning, social skills and increased confidence.’ Teacher, Compass Alternative Provision.

‘I started volunteering at the farm when I was at a crossroads employment-wise and feeling quite socially isolated. It has quickly become the anchor of my week. I have had the opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds, in a friendly and supportive environment. Working with the animals is an absolute joy and I feel trusted and valued by the staff.’ Volunteer

‘We do more drinking tea and chatting than anything ells ... it’s wonderful. The farm is such a relaxing place and everyone is very friendly.’ Local older person

‘I enjoy being here so much. It makes me happy and gives me something to look forward to every week.’ Volunteer Gardner.

‘Bringing my little girl to Farm Tots has helped me get to know others with small children who are in the same situation as me. I don’t feel so alone and she really enjoys it as well.’ Local Single Parent

Financial Review:

Grant Funding:

The farm secured £150,691 of grant funding during the year, £74,140 more than in the previous period, including:

Bristol City Council, Impact Fund 2 £38,460 OVO £25,000 Henry Smith Charity £17,500 The Nisbet Trust £11,000 Lottery Community Fund £10,857 Shaping Places 1 & 2 £13,005

Community Business Enterprise

Income from social enterprise activities, including room hire, delivery of training, corporate fees and sales of produce was £43,283 this being £8,115 less than in the previous year.

Donations

The farm received donations of £2,289

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Total Income / Expenditure

The total income for the year to 31[st] March 2024 was £194,139; £47,751 more than in the previous year and total expenditure was £198,190 which was £8,524 less the previous year. The accounts, therefore, show a deficit in the year of £4,051 after £18,293 having been charged for depreciation.

Plans for future periods:

As long as they remain relevant to the needs of the community, the Trustees are keen to ensure the farm continues to deliver its existing range of successful services and opportunities for local people.

However, following ongoing community consultation and evaluation, they have identified the following as being areas of potential growth and development:

Implementation of the revised Business Plan 2023-26 regarding the future development of the farm in line with identified local need.

Meeting the needs of mental health service users and those who are managing mental health issues - Developing new and exciting opportunities for individuals to benefit from the therapeutic value of community farming, growing and engaging with the natural environment in a supported and social setting.

Health and wellbeing – Developing new initiatives that enable local people to improve their health and wellbeing.

Community Enterprise - Generating more income through community business activities.

Corporate Partnership Scheme – Increasing income through developing new mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses

Community Education – Increased access to accredited and informal learning opportunities for members of the local community

Older People – New services that help to meet the needs of older local people.

Additional volunteering and placement opportunities – That help to individuals challenge multiple deprivation.

Children & young people – Delivering and acting as a venue for more services that help to meet the needs of local children and young people. For example, Forest School sessions in our community woodland and more alternative education placements.

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Engaging ‘hard to reach’ communities - More partnership and out-reach work with other local service providers in order to help meet the needs of members of ‘harder to reach’ communities.

Sustainability —Increased emphasis on practicing, illustrating and promoting sustainability.

COVID19 recovery – Delivering services that help local people to recover from the initial and ongoing detrimental impact of COVID19.

Brief statement of the Charity’s policy on reserves

Trustees recognize that managing reserves is a tricky balancing act. Too much in reserves and Trustees could be accused of hoarding; too little and should a worst case scenario occur, then Trustees would be unable to meet obligations to staff, animals and creditors. Trustees believe it is prudent to have unrestricted reserves amounting to a sum sufficient to cover salaries and running costs for between 3 -6 months in case of a significant drop in funding.

The Trustees therefore aim to maintain a free cash reserve level between £50,000 and £90,000.

Unrestricted General Fund

At year end, the farm held a total of £772,207 in its unrestricted fund. However, the largest part of this £684,255 was tied up (and designated to) fixed assets. This, therefore, is not cash available to the farm.

The farm held £83,995 in its general fund which is in line with the Trustee’s target range of between £50,000 and £90,000. However, the Trustee’s expect this level of reserve to fall over the next financial year given the current risks facing the farm relating to securing grant funding and rising costs.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statement in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdome Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the statement of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies;
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to both ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

..................................................................... Date .................................................

Tim Fell - Director

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2024 Charity Number 1046563 Company Registration Number 03040752

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Reference and adm i nistration details of the charity and it5 advlsors Trustees, annual report 2to12 Independent Examiners Report 13 Statement of financia l activities {including income and expenditure account) 14 Balance sheet 15 Notes to the financia I statements 16to28

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Status Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a company Ilmited by guarantee Ireglstration number 03040752) and granted charitable status by the Charity Commission under number 1046563. Trustees The di rectors of the charitable com pany I'the charity") are its trustees for the purposes of the charity law and th roughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees, The Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows,. Tim Fell Joan Cox Sarah Cording Irina Povjakel Katharina Byrne Angle, Seward Chalr Treasurer Member Member Member Member Key Management Personnel Paul Jayson Farm Manager Registered Office Saltmarsh Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BSII ONF Independent Examiner Joanne Trowbridge MAAT, Bristol Community Accountants CIC, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 IDQ Banker5 Unity Trust Bank PLC, Nine Brindley Place, 4 Oozells Square, Birmingham, Bl 2JB

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and 2dministrative information set out on page I forms part of th15 report. The financlal statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting 2nd Reportin8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice appl icable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc cf Ireland IFRS 102) (effective ljanuary 20191. Structure Governance and Mana ement The Dlrectors The Board of Directors, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page l. Trustees are elected by members annually at the Annual General Meeting. A vacancy may be filled or an additional Trustee appointed by co-option, but a co-opted Trustee holds office only until the next Annual General Meeting. Organlsatlonal Structure The Organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1st April 1995 2nd registered as a charity on 19th May 1995. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and the powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. The Charity is managed by the Trustees {Directors of the Company) who form the Management Committee. Trustees are all volunteers and are elected annually by the 'members' of the farm at the Annual General Meeting. The Management Committee are advlsed by speclali5t adv150ry groups and sub-committees made up of Trustees and invited expert5. The Farm employs 9 regular staff12 full-time and 7 part-tlme) who are responsible for coordinating the farm's day-today operation and the services, projects and programmes delivered by the charity. The staff team is managed by a full-time Farm Manager and compromises: Volunteer & Farming Coordinator IFTI, Administrator Ipn, Fundraiser IPT} Growing Wellbeing Facilitator IPTI Weekend Farm Workers x 2 (PTI, Children's Engagement Workers x 2 IPTI. Various se55ional, freelance and temporary project staff are also employed as required. In addition to the paid staff the Farm is supported by a large number Df volunteers {both adults and children). Usual ly approximately 80 adults regularly volunteer at the Farm per yea r. All volunteers are recruited and supported in line with the Farm's volunteer policy. Volunteers are actively encouraged to participate in the farms decision making process and help to shape our service delivery and development. Reports and suggestions from volunteers and the staff team are captured and passed on to the hAanagement Committee via the Farm Manager.. three of our current Trustees started as 'hands on, volunteers at the farm.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Rlsk revlew The Trustees have assessed the major risk to which the organisation is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances, and a re satisfied that systems are i n place to mitigate exposure to major risks. Internal risks are rninimised by the implementation of effectlve systems and control procedures, which ensure approprlate authorisation of all tra nsactions a nd projects and consistent quality of del ivery for all operational aspect5 of the charity. An annual health and safety audit is underta ken with dai Iylweekly checks taki ng place i n l ine with the organisatlons Health & safety Policy. Ob"ectives and actlvitles The objects of the charity are,. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of and persons ernployed in, the wards of Avonmouth/Kingsweston/Henbury/Westbury-on-Trym/Southmead Ihereinafter called the beneflciaries) and the neighbourhood thereof Iherelnafter called "the area of benefit"} without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities andlor voluntary organisation5 and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occu pation with the objects of improving the conditions of l ife for the said i nha bita nts, particularly of those who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirrnity or disablement, poverty or social and @conomic circumstances. To advance the education of the said beneficiaries, and particularly young members of the public at large, in agricultu re, horticulture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects and i n the princi ples of good citizenship a nd self-disci pline, through thelr leisLJre activities so that they develop their physical, ment31 and spi ritual ca pacities and grow to full maturity as i ndivid uals and members of society, and their conditions of life may be improved. To promote among the inhabitants of the area of benefit humanity and morality by educating them in care and consideration for all animals, particularly animals in need of care and protection; and for these purposes to care for and exhibit animals in common agricultural and domestic use so that they the public, particularly the younger members thereof, will learn a greater awareness of and appreciation of such animal5, To provide education and training for persons who have need of such facilities by reason of theiryouth, age. infirmity or disablement, poverty or social or econom ic clrcumstances, resldent in the said area of benefit, so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or seiceS and thereby advance them in life or enable them to earn their own livelihood. To relieve physically or menta Ily handica pped or disabled or deprived inhabitants of the said area of benefit by providing as a remedial recreational or therapeutic activity facilities, subject where appropriate to the consent of the medical advisors of all Such persons.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 To provide a supportive community managed asset with rich and diverse activities that is accessible to all To run accessible accredited and non accredited educational programs To maintain and establish links with schools, colleges, voluntary agencies and communitv organizations in the a rea of benefit To provide a wide range of accessible volunteering and placement opportunities To promote environmental awareness through educational actlvlties and practice at the farm To provide a safe and supportive environment that enables and encourages communitv ownership, partiClP3tion and development Public Benefit statement The Trustees regularly monitor and evaluate the Farm's activlties and are of the view that they are in li ne with our Aims a nd Objectives, and that these a re justifiably cited as delivering a public benef it. Revlew of activities The farm is particularly Interested In: Combating those factors that create and perpetuate exclusion, disadvantage and multiple deprivation Delivering services that promote and facilitate health, wellbeing and enable people to better manage rnental health issues Facilitating local people and groups to develop stronger communities Supporting local people towards employment and training Promoting and practici ng sustainability Acti ng as an agent for posltive, long lasting, social change Delivering services that meet the needs of chi Idren, young people and their familieslcarers Delivering services that meet the needs of older people Delivering services that help to address the ongoing detrimental impact of the pandemic on members of the local community. Implementatlon of our updated Buslness Plan 2023- 2026 We undertake a rolling review of and regularly update our Busines5 Plan. The Management Commlttee of the farm uses the Business Plan to inform and guide the development of the organisatlon within the context of a rapidly changing funding, social and economlc environment. Lawrence Weston Community Plan The farm has continued to work in partnership with Bristol City Council, Ambition Lawrence Weston, other service providers and local residents to support the implementation of the local Communitv Plan.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Meetlng Local Need The farm helps to meet local need by delivering a wide range of social, environmental, educational, econom ic and recreational services and facilities, includi ng: Volunteer Placements During the year 99 adults volunteered at the farm 184 in the previous year). The majority of our volunteers live in the local community, wh ich is amongst the most deprived In Bristol, During the year 41 volunteer placements for young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age were also delivered {42 in the prevlous yea rl. Referred Placements for Adults We delivered 7 placements for local adults who were referred to the farm due to them being considered in most need by Social SeNices, GP'S and other care professionals and service providers. Duke of Edlnburgh's Award Placements 12 young people completed their DofE Award placements at the farm111 in the previous yearl. Corporate Engagement Sessions A total of 294 individuals from 7 companies participated in corporate engagement sessions at the farm durlng the year,. an increase on the previous years when 223 people form 7 companies engaged wlth the farm. Work Experlence and Alternative Education Placements 13 work experience placements {22 in the previous yearl were delivered for local young people undertaking accredited college / university courses mostly in Animal Care, Land Management and Ecology. In addition to which 10 young people undertook Alternative Education Placements. Visitors The farm attracted approximately 23,000 during the year. Our 2023 user survey indlcated that 88% of visitors to the farm came from those wards with in our area of benefit where Indlvlduals experience Most need. Membershlp 341 individuals1327 in 2022-231 became members of the farm during the year. Membership of the farm is free. Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) Sessions & Training As part of a new partnership between Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Vita Minds, Windmill Hill City Farm a nd St Werburghs City we delivered Wellbeing sessions for a total of 29 individ uals including: Cooking for wellbeing Walking for wellbeing Woodland forwellbeing Gardening forwellboinE Craft for wellbeing Animal Care for wellbeing

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Support for Adults experiencin8 mental health challenges During the year the farm delivered a range of supportive groups, actlvities and services that helped to meet the needs of 34 individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Informal trainingj learning and social activltles During the yea r the farm delivered a ra nge of supportive groups, activities and services that helped to meet the needs of 32 Indlviduals experiencing mental health challenges. Informal tralnlngl learning and soclal actlvltles We also delivered sessions ena bling 43 local people to take pa rt in informal training, learning activities a nd taster sessions i ncluding: Knit & Natter140 weekly sessions) Orchard Sessions140 weekly sessions) Tree planti ng16 sessions) Bee Keeping18 sessions) Gardening & Orchard Club140 weekly sessions) Walking group140 weekly session51 Children & Young People Throughout the year we delivered a range of services aimed at helping to meet the needs of local children, young people a nd their pa rents and carers including: Volunteering Placements for Young People- 41 volunteer placements for young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age were delivered {42 in the previous yearl. Farm Hands We delivered 200 x 3 hr sessions for local children ag@d between 8 and 11, These sessions, focu51 ng on animal care and fa rm activities, a re for children referred to the farm by local schools and care professionals as belng In most need, 36 local children have benefited {48 in the previous year), Farm Tots We delivered 42 weekly se55ions for local toddlers and their parents I carers to socialize and take part in environmental and farm based activities. During the year a total of 7 1182 i n 2021- 221 toddlers and their famil ies benefited from this service. Alternative Education Placements - We have developed a new and exciting partnership with Compass Alternative Provision who deliver care, mentorin& support and education to young people. These term time, weekly sessions, initially for 4 young people, have proved to be verv successful and we hope to build on this work In the future. After School Cooking Sessions - We ran a series of 8 pilot sessions in the farm's Community Kitchen for local families and their children focusing on cooking fresh ingredients, healthy eating and having lots of fun l The sessions were attended by 12 families and their children and proved to be very successful, so much so that we are seeking to secure funding to expand this service delivery.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Holiday Activities Following Covid 19, we are delighted to have been able to restart our del ivery of holiday activities for local children and their families. Back2Basics Forest School del ivered 8 holiday sessions attended by over 80 families. The farm also wc>rked in partnership with Community of Purpose (again a new partnershipl and Back28asics to deliver 10 sessions during the year attended by 357 children considered to be in most need. In addition to the above 40 chlldren attended LWCF and Back2Basick Holiday Clubs and 50 families and their children attended holiday open day sessions. Forest School Sessions delivered by Back2Baslcs Forest School - This is a new area of service delivery. Back2Basics deliver Forest School sessions in the farm's Community Woodland for groups and schools many of which work with children with special educational needs and disabi lities. A tot21 of 289 children have benefited. Partner groups included: Bristol Autism Tam Ventures E-Act Academy Bristol Home School Hub Avon Wildlife Trust IMAYLA Children's Scrapstore Local Schools -The ongoing irnpact of COVID19 resulted in fewer visits from local schools and nursery groups than was usual pre-pandemic. However, despite that, 225 children from 12 local schools took part in 15 tours of the farm focusing on issues such as sustainability, the environment and food production, Community Woodland & Communlty Orchard Cur community orchard and woodland remained open as public green space throughout the year and attract a wide range of vi51tors and acted as venues for the delivery of community events, Forest Schccl sessions and our Growing Wellbeing initiative; a project helping to meet the needs of those managing and recovering from mental illness, Community Events & Arts Activities - Following COVID19 we have been able to resume our delivery of community and arts events. 431 local people attended our Easter Egg Hunt and 91 local residents came to the opening of our Sunflower Forrest. Room hire, engagement with residents & other local groups- A total of 16 local groups and service providers delivered activities using our faci l ities on 72 occasions reaching 417 Indivld ua I beneficiaries. Groups hiring out training facility, community kitchen and community room included,. Families in Focus (Bristol City Council, Northl Learning Partnership West BCC Training Ivariousl Family Centre for Deaf Children Forest of Avon Trust

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Bristol Quilters Neighbourhood Lab MP Training BAND PlayTraining Ivariousl Housi ng Del ivery Service Bristol Scrapstore Safer Options Chlldren Service Siron2 Care & Health North Bristol CAMHS Care Support Centre NPL Training Children's parties- 28 local families hired our community room for children's parties attended bv 391 youngsters. Publlclty & Proflle Ralsing The farm has continued to raise its profile, thus enabling more people to know about, contribute to and benefit from the servlces it provides. This ha5 involved expanding our website www.Iwfarm.org.uk twitter (we now have 1011 followers) & face-book13,900 followers), web links to a range of other local a nd city wide service providers, e-newsletters sent to 4,956 individuals The Positive Impact of Our Work: The feedback gained through regular support session with our beneficiaries and the monitoring and eva luation of Dur service provision11 lustrates that: Reducing1501ation 80% of our volunteers 3 nd placements sa id that they feel less isolated as a result of helping at the fa rm Increased skills and self confidence 850A of our volunteers and placements said that they had learnt new skills whilst helping at the farm and 84% said that their confidence had improved. Gaining accredited qualificatlons 13 loca l young people gained q ualifications as a result of their college and work experience placements at the farm during grant period. Reduced levels of stress, anxiety and mental health problems 86% of our beneficiaries said that engaging with the farm through volunteering or placements had im proved their genera I wellbei ng and had red uced thei r stress and anxietv. Access to local tralning and improved employablllty Of those who accessed work experience placements and training at the farm, 80Yo said they thought doing so had improved their chances of gaining employment or progressing to further learning.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Improved mental wellbeing 92Yo of those who described themselves a5 have mental heal issues said that they were batter able to manage their condltion, Galnlng Employment or progressing to further learnlng 13 of our beneficiaries who had previously been unemployed for a périod of at least six months gained employment and 5 went on to further learning. Feellng happier and more content 92% of our volunteers and placements said that engaging with the farm had made them feel happier and more Content. Better able to make long lasting positive changes to their life 53% of our beneficiaries said that engaging with the farm had helped to feel more confident in the future and better able to ma l<e 'considered' life decisions. We consider that the above clearly illustrates the success of the services we have delivered to local people during the year. Quotes from service users and beneficiaries: '1 know this sounds a bit over the top, but I was in a really, really bad place before coming here. The support has been fantastic; I can't thank the farm enough. Adult volunteer. he young people we bring here benefit so, so much . therapeutic activities, one to one support, learning, social skills and increased confidence., Teacher, Compass Alternative Provision. '1 started volunteering at the farm when I was at a crossroads employment-wise and feeling quite socially isolated. It ha5 quicl<ly b@come the anchor of my week. I have had the opportunity tc) meet new people from a range of background5, in a friendly and supportive environment. Working with the animals is an absolute joy and I feel trusted a nd valued by the staff., Volunteer 'We do more drinking tea and chatting than anything ells place and everyone is very friendly., Local older person it's wonderful. The farm is such 3 relaxing '1 enjoy being here 50 much. It makes me happy and gives me something to look forward to every week., Volunteer Gardner. 'Brlnging my little girl to Farm Tots has helped me get to know others with small children who are in the same situation as me. I don't feel so alone and she really enjoys it as well., Local Single Parent. Flnancial Revlew: Grant Funding: The farm secured £150,691 of grantfunding during the year, £74,140 more than in the previous period, including: Bristol City Council, Impact Fund 2 ovo £38,460 £25,000

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Henry Smith Charity The Nisbet Trust Lottery Community Fund Shaplng Places 1 & 2 £17,500 £ll,DOO £10,857 £13,005 Community Business Enterprlse Income from social enterprise activities, includlng room hire, delivery of training, corporate fees and sales of produce was £43,283 this being £8,115 less than in the previous year. Donations The farm received donations of £2,289 Total Income / Expendlture The total income for the year to 31st March 2024 was £194,139; £47,751 more than in the prevlous year and total expenditure was £198,190 which was £8,524 less the previous year. The accounts, therefore, show a deficit In the year of £4,051 after £18,293 having been charged for depreclation, Plans for future periods: As long as they remain relevant to the needs of the community, the Trustees are keen to ensure the farm continues to del iver its existing range of successful services and opportunities for loca I people. However, following ongoing community consultation and evaluation, they have identified the following as being areas of potential growth and development.. Implementation of the revised Buslness Plan 2023.26 regarding the future developrnent of the farm in l ine with identified local need. Meeting the needs of mental health service users and those who are managing mental health Issues Developing new and exciting opportunities for individuals to benefit from the therapeutic value of community farming, growing and engaging with the natural environment in a supported and social setting. Health and wellbeing - Developing new i n itiatives that enable local people to im prove their health and wellbeing. Communlty Enterprise- Generatin8 more income through community business activities. Corporate Partnership Scheme partnersh ips with loca I businesses Increasing income through developing new mutually beneficial Communlty Education Increased access to accredited and informal learning opportunlties for members of the local community Older People- New Services that help to meet the needs of older local people. Additional volunteering and placement opportunities That help to individuals challenge multiple deprivation. 10-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Children & young people - Dellvering and acting as a venue for More services that help to meet the needs of local children and young people. For example, Forest School sesslons In our community woodland and more alternative educatlon placements. Engaging'hard to reach, communities- More partnership and out-reach work with other local service providers in order to help meet the needs of members of'harder to reach, communlties. Sustalnablllty Increased em phasis on practicing, illustrating and promoting sustai nabilitv. COVID19 recove Delivering services that help local people to recover from the initial and ongoing detrimental impact of COVIDIg. Brlef statement of the Charity's policy on reserves Trustees recognize that managing reserves is a tricky balancing act. Too much in reserves and Trustees could be accused of hoarding,. too little and should a worst-case scenario occur, then Trustees would be una ble to meet obligations to staff, anima Is and creditors. Trustees believe it is prudent to have unrestricted reserves amounting to a sum sufficient to cover salaries and running costs for between 3 -6 months in case of a significant drop in funding, The Trustees therefore aim to maintain a free cash reserve level between £50,000 and £90,000. Unrestrlcted General Fund At year end, the farm held a total of £772,207 in its unrestricted fund, However, the largest part of this £684,255 was tied up (and designated to) fixed assets. This, therefore, 15 not cash available to the farm. The farm held £83,995 in its general fund which is in line with the Trustee's target range of between £50,000 and £90,000. However, the Trustee's expect thls level of reserve to fall over the next financial year given the current risks facing the farm relating to securing grant funding and rising costs. Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The trustees are required to prepare f Inancial statements for each f inancial year i n accordance with United Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applica ble lawl, The financial statements are req u i red by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and a pplication of resou rces of the charity for that period. In preparing these financia I statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies,. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, su bject to any departu res disclosed a nd explai ned i n the financial statements; and prepare the flnancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 presume that the cha rity will continue i n operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to both ascertain the financlal position of the charity and which enable them to ensLJre that the financial statements comply with applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i rregularities. Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by., Tim Fell- Director 12

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31, March 2024, Re5ponsibilltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charit¢s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrylng out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to rny attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe., accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2C)06 Act,, or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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,. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. 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 account5 to be reached. It should be noted that Bristol Community Accountants provide bookkeeping services to Lawrence Weston Farm. I confirm that my duties are segregated, and l am not involved in the day-to-dav bookkeeping matters of the farm, Joanne Trowbridge MAAT BCA CIC, The Park, Daventry Road Knowle, Bristol, BS4 IDQ Date.. { 13-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Ilncluding Income and Expenditure Account) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 General Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Note Incomlng and Endowmènts Irom: Incoming resourcesfrom generatedfunds Donations and legacies Charlt8ble activitie5 Other trading actlvitie5 26,424 8,336 19,763 138,877 165,301 8,336 20,502 101,794 23,364 21,230 739 Total 54,523 139,616 194,L39 146,388 Expenditure On.. RaisinE funds Charitable activities 632 108,819 1,140 88,231 197,050 1,140 205,079 I,D03 Other Total 109,959 88,231 198.190 206,714 Nèt Incom@/{expendlture) 155,4361 51,385 14,0511 160,3261 Net movement in funds 155,4361 Sl,385 14,0511 160,3261 Total funds brought forward 827,643 68,724 896,367 956,693 Total Funds Carried Foiward 13 772,207 120,109 892,316 S96,367 All of the activitles of the charity are classed as continuing The notes on pages 16 to 28 form part of these flnancial statements A5 required by paragraph 4.67 of the SORP, the brought farward and carried forward funds above have been agreed to the Balance Sheet.

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note Flxed as5et5 Tangible assets li 748,513 766,805 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Livestock 145,184 2,075 147,259 131,672 2,000 133,672 Totol current t75sets Credltors Amounts folllng due wlthln one year 12 13,4561 14,1101 Net current i7Ssets or liabllltles 143,803 129,562 Total net a55ets or liabilities 892,316 896,367 The Funds of the Charity Restricted f unds Unrestricted funds 13 120,109 772,207 68,724 827,643 892,316 896,367 The dlrectorg are satlsfied that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under sectlon 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, regponsibilities.. The members have not required the compa ny to obtain an audit in accordance wlth section 476 of the Companies Att 2006. The directors acknowledge their responslbilities for complylng with the requlrement5 of the Companie5 Act with respect to accountlng records and the preparation of account5, These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies, regime and In accordance wlth FRS102 50RP. These flnancial statements were approved by the trustees on .9J.,.,.,I,&*and are slgned on their behalf by.. TIM Fell - Director Joan Cox- DlrÈctor The notes on pa8e$ 16 to 28 form part of these f inanclal stateménts 15

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 l Accounting Policies Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historica I c05t convention with item5 recogni5ed at C05t or transaction value unless othenNJise stated in the relevant note(s1 to these accounts, The f inancial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporti ng by Cha rities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparlng thelr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Sta ndard appl icable in the UK a nd Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} leff ective l Januarv 20191- (Cha ritle5 SORP IFRS 10211, the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the U K and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charitable company is able to contlnue as a goi ng concern, which the trustees conslder appropriate having regard to the current level of unrestricted reseNes. There are no materi31 uncertainties a bout the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees consider that there are no material u ncertainties about the cha rity's ability to continue as a going concern, The charity meets the deflnitlon of a public benef it entity as d efined by FRS 102 a nd has therefore taken the advantage of the disclosure exemption avallable to it In relation to presentation of a cash flow statement. Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts There has been no change to the accou nting policie5 {valu8tion rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to the accounts for previous years. Fund accounting Unrestricted Funds These are available for use at the dlscretion of the trustee5 in furtherance Df the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purpose5. These are available for use sublect to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Designated funds Restrlcted funds Income RÈcoEnitlon of income Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities1SoFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain tD receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with suff icient relia bility. Income with related expenditure Where income has related expendlture the income and related expenditure is reported gross in the SOFA. Donations a nd legacies Voluntary Income received by way of grants, donatlons and Elfts 15 included in tho SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Tax r@claims on donations and gifts Income f rom tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift/donation to which it relates. 16-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Volunteer help These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure). where the benefit to the Charity Is reasonably qua ntif iable, measurable and material. Expendlture Recognition of expenditu re Expenditure is recogni5ed on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and Is reported a5 part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on ralslng funds These comprise the costs associated wlth attracting voluntary income, fundraising trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on charitable activities These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services in the fu rtherance of its objects, includ ing the making of grants a nd governance costs. Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, Including any a uditlindependent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charitv, together with a share of other administration costs. other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a pa rticular actlvity Taxation The charity 15 exempt from corporation tax on its charltable activities. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated so a5 to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset a5 follows: Fixtures and Fittings Equipment Buildings Llvestock Livestock is i ncluded at the lower of cost or net realisable val ue. io io % reducing balance % reduclng balance % reducing balance Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due, Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equlvalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liqu id i nvestment5 With original maturities of three months or less and ban1< overdrafts. In the statement of financial ptssition, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. 17-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provlslons are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event th3t will probably result in the transfer of funds to a thlrd party and the amount due to settle the obllgatlon Can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade d iscounts due. Flnanclal Instruments The charlty only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial Instruments. Basic flnancial instruments a re initially recoEnised at tra nsaction value a nd subsequentlv measured at their settlement value. Pensions costs The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme, The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund. Pension costs charged in the fina ncial statements represent the contribution payable by the charitable companv during the year. 18-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income and Endowments From: 2 Donatlons and Le8a¢les Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund5 2024 2023 Grants 11,814 2,289 12,321 138,877 150,691 2,289 12,321 76,551 17,976 6,940 327 Donatlons Corporate volunteerlng Membershlp fèès 26.424 138,877 165.301 101794 Donations legacies - prlor year Unrestricted Fund5 Restiicted Totol Funds Funds 2023 Grnnts 76,551 76,551 17,976 6,940 327 Donotions 17,976 6,940 327 Corporote volunteerino iLqember5hipfees 25,243 101, 794 3 Charltable Activities Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Farm sessions I pl8cements Trainlng 8,336 8,336 4,799 18,565 8,336 8,336 23,364 Charituble Activitie5 - prior yec7r Unrestricted Funds Restrlrted Funds Total Funds 2023 Farm sessions /placements rraFning 4,799 18,565 4, 795 18,565 23,364 23,364 -19-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 4 Other Tradin8 Activities Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 Room hire Sales Other 12,435 7,163 165 239 500 12,674 7,663 165 13,112 7,982 136 19,763 739 20,502 21,230 other Troding Actlvltles- prlor yeor Uniestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totol Funds 2023 Room hire Sules Other 13,112 7,982 136 13,112 7,982 136 21,230 21,230 Expenditure on: Raising Funds Unrestrlcted RÈstrlrted Funds Funds Total Funds Totsl Funds 2023 2024 Café stock purchases 632 632 Raising Funds . prloryeur Unrestricted Fund5 Restricted Funds Totol Funds 2023 Café stock purchases 632 632 632 632 -20-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 6 Charltable Actlvltles Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Wages and outsourced labour Depreciation Activitie5 and workshop5 Site improvements & upkeep Insurance Farm animal costs Utilities and rates Bookkeeping & payroll fees Mi5cellaneou5 Office costs Fees & memberships Tools and equipment Staff training Postage and stationerv Materlals Publicity Volunteer costs & expenses Staff travel Staff refreshments & subsistence Gardenlng Ban1< charges 40,622 16,982 82,736 1,311 615 123,358 18,293 615 129,266 19,003 64 22,725 2,782 10,071 10,391 4,039 40 1,079 622 396 24 I,oio 2,597 60 7,327 2,878 14,743 15,103 4,121 1,134 1,551 590 190 327 7,654 2,878 17,370 15,103 4,121 1,134 1,551 627 190 2,627 37 169 201 2,268 56 169 201 2,846 56 578 640 640 135 476 93 227 227 206 108,819 88,231 197,050 205,079 Continued... 21-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Charitable Activitie5 - prior yEar Unrestrirted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totol Funds 2023 Wages and outsourced lobour Depreciotion Activities ond bvorkshops Slte improvements & upkeep Insurunce Form iinimal costs utilities rotes Sookkeeping & puyrollfee5 iiliscelloneous Office costs Fees & memberships Tools and equipment Staff training Postoge ondstationery Materia Is Publicity Volunteer costs & expenses St(yff travel Staff ref reshments & subsistence Gurdening Bank charges 46,984 17,665 54 22, 725 2, 782 10,071 10,391 4,039 40 1,079 622 396 24 I,oio 2.597 60 82,282 1,338 129,266 19,003 22,725 2, 782 10,071 10,391 4,039 40 1,079 622 396 24 I,oio 2,597 60 135 476 93 206 135 476 93 206 121459 83,620 205 079 7 Other Unrestrlctéd Restrlcted Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Independent examiner's fees Accounts production 549 549 591 483 520 S91 1,140 1,140 1,003 Other- prlor yeur Unrestricted Re5trlcted Fund5 Funds Total Funds 2023 Independent exuminer'sfees Accounts production 483 483 520 520 1,003 1,003 -22-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 8 Net Incomlng sOUrceS for the year This is stated after charglns: 2024 2023 Depreciation I ndependent Examlnation 18,292 549 19,003 483 9 Staff costs and humbers The aggregate payroll costs were: 2024 2023 Wages and salarles Social security costs Pension costs Employer's allowance 114,721 7,471 1,957 15,0001 121,807 9,623 2,268 15,0001 119,149 128,698 No employee received emoluments of more than £60,00012023.. ENill Tho average monthly head count was g staff12023: 9 staff) Total employee benefits paid to key management personnel during the year were £42,01612023- £41.3091 Trustee expenses The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benef its from employment with the charity i n the year12023'. £nlll nelther were they reimbursed expenses during the year12023.' £nill. No charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity12023: £nill. 10 Related Party Transactions There were no related party transactions in the year. 23-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11 Tanglble flxed assets Buildings Fixtures & Fittings Equipment Total Cost At l Aprll 2023 861,197 47,903 43,079 952,179 At 31 March 2024 861,197 47,903 43,079 952,179 Depreciation At l April 2023 Charge for the year 131,359 14,596 31,680 1,622 22,335 2,074 185,374 18,292 At 31 March 2024 145,955 33,302 24,409 203,666 Net book value At 31 March 2024 715,242 14,601 18,670 748,513 At l Aprll 2023 729,838 16,223 20,744 766,805 12 Creditors: amount5 falling due within one year 2024 2023 PAYE/N IC Trade Creditors Accru2 Is 1,753 563 1,140 3,107 1,003 3,456 4,110 -24-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 13 Movement in funds At 01-Apr 2023 At 31-Mar 2024 Incomlng resourcÈs OLJtgolng rèsources Transfers Restrlrted funds Brlstol City Council- Impact Fund Brlstol City Council- H A & Food BNSSG Care Board CLA Charitable Trust CAF Warburtons Henry Smith Charity John James Lottery (Com Fundl Qu2rtet- BYCA The Nisbet Trust ovo Princeofwales Shaping Places l OCH North Bristol Shaping Places 2 Medlock Charitable Trust Nineveh Trust Denman Charitable Trust The Iron Mongers Vla MES Bulldlng- asset depreciation 38,460 1,193 1,529 4,000 400 17,500 4,110 10,857 691 11.000 25,000 2,500 3.600 9,405 133,0141 11,1931 11,5291 12,6661 14001 12,2121 12,9551 13,7931 16911 19,0001 118,1971 12,5001 19281 5,446 1,334 15,288 1,155 7,064 2,000 6,803 2,672 9,405 2,409 246 500 12,4091 13,3331 15001 11,6001 5,000 1,913 3,871 500 2,271 500 64.258 65,569 11,3111 Total restricted funds 68,724 139,616 188,2311 120,109 Unrestricted fund5 General f unds Designated- Asset depreciation Windmill Hill Clty Fund 126,407 40,103 182,5151 83,995 701,236 116,9811 110,4631 684,255 3,957 14,420 Total unrestricted funds 827,643 54.523 109,9591 772,207 Total funds 896,367 194.139 1198,1901 892,316 Notes.. The General fund b313nce, £83,995 represents tho free reserves available to the farm at the end of the year. The asset depreciation fund represents the value of unrestricted fixed assets held on the balance sheet at year end, There is also a restricted asset depreciation fund, Purpose of restrlcted funds Bristol City Council- Impact Fund Delivery of services meetlng local n@ed, running & salary costs Bristol City CL)uncil - H A & Food Holiday activities for local children & families BNSSG Care Board Social prescribing research project CLA Charltable Trust Adult volu nteering placements Continued... -25-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 PurposÉ of restrl¢ted funds Continued CAF Warburtons Adult vol unteerlng placement5 Henry Smlth Delivering services that meet local need, runnlng & salary costs John Jame5 Tools and materlals re corporate volunteering Lottery (Com Fund) Salary and costs re volunteerlng Quartet- BYCA Holiday activities for local children The Nisbet Trust Salary costs and delivering volunteering opportunitles for local people ovo Adult volunteerlng includlng salary and costs Prince of Wales Ctssts re volunteerlng placement5 Shaplng Places l OCH North Brlstol Local food securlty Inltlatlve Shaping Places 2 After school cooklng club for local children & families M@dloek Charitable Trust Volunteerin8 opportunities for children and you ng people Nineveh Trust Services for children and young people Denman Charltable Trust Delivering weekly walking groups for local people. The Iron MonBers Young Volunteers Via MES Attlvlty costs Buildi ng depreciation Depreclatlon of building from restricted funds 14 Analy515 of net assets between lund5 General Designated Fund Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Tangible Fixed Assets Cash at Bank and in Hand Other Net Current Assets/lLbabilitiesl 684,255 64,258 55,851 748,513 145, 184 11,3811 89,333 11,3811 Total 87,952 684,255 120,109 892.316 Analygls of net osset5 between funds - prior year Generol De51gnuted Fund Funds Restricted Fund5 TDtal Tongible Fixed As5et5 Cush ut Bonk ond in Hand Other Net CurrentAssets/(Liabllltle5) 71S,901 66,907 8,886 785,508 187,273 (16,388J 178,387 (16,388) Total 161,999 718,9Ql 75,793 956,693 .26-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15 Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and as such has no Issued share capital. In the event of the company being wound up the Ilabillty of the members is limited to £1 each, 16 Analy51s ofprlor yeorfunds, as requlred by paraqroph 4.2. OA the SORP Prlor Year Prlor Yeor Prloi Yeor Unrestricted Restrlrted Fund5 Fund5 Totul Fund5 2023 2023 2023 Income and Endowment5 From,. Donotions ond lego¢le5 ChorltablÈ activities 25,243 23,364 21,230 76,551 101,794 23.364 21.230 Other tradlng ottlvities Totol 69,837 /6,551 146,385 ExpÈndlture On." Raising Funds Charitclble activities Other 632 632 121,459 1,003 83,620 205,079 1,003 Totol 123,094 83,620 206,714 Net income/fexpenditure) (53,257) 17,069) f60,326) Trakjsfers between funds Net movement infunds (53,257) (7,069) 160,326) Reconciliation oAFunds,' Totolfunds broughtforword 880,900 75, 793 956,693 Totolfunds carrledforword 827,643 68, 724 896,367 -27-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17 Movement in materialfund5 for previous period At 01-Apr 2022 At 31-Mar 2023 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Tran5fvrs Restrirtedfunds Bristol Clty Councll- Impuct Fund Henry Smith Clurity Quortet Cotaly5t Fund The Nisbet Trust Medlock Charitable Trust Nineveh Trust Denmc¥n Churituble frust WECA Community Support Fund Building- osset deprgGiation 32,051 132,051) (3,886) (15,000) {io,oooJ (2,591J (4,754J 3,886 15,000 10,000 5,000 2,409 246 500 5,000 509 14,000 114,000) 11,338) 66,907 55,569 TotL71 restrictedfunds Unrestrictedjunds Generolfunds Desi9nuted.. New Volunteer's Facility Asset depreciution 75,793 76,551 (83,620J 68,724 161,999 69.837 {105,429} 126,407 718,901 117,665) 701,236 Totul unrestrictedfund5 880,9(X) 69,837 {123,094J 827,643 Totolfunds 956,693 146,388 {206, 714) 896,367 Notes.. The Generolfund balance, £161,999 represents thefree reserves nvtyiloble to theform c¥t the 2nd of the yeor. The osset depreriotion fund represents the value of unrestrirtedfixed osset5 held on the balance sheet at yeur end, fhere Is also restricted asset depreclation fund. 28-

LAWRENCE WESTON COMMUNITY FARM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2024 Charity Number 1046563 Company Registration Number 03040752