Company registration number: CE022800 Charity registration number: 1083827 Green and Away Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Green and Away Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees. Report 2to4 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9t014
Green and Away Reference and Administrative Details Trustees PSILang B P CrUfiX E Andrews D Lindeque A Hunnebuck-wells L V Henderson R Butler R Hembery (resigned 17 January 2024) A Boudier l Barr R Hardie G Berthaud-muller L Norman R Kubin {appointed 12 December 2024) J Xian (appointed 18 November 2024) A Wetherly-Ashcroft (appointed 18 November 2024) Principal Office cjo The Fold Bransford wOrster Worcestershire WR65JB Company Registration Number CE022800 Charity Registration Number 1083827 Independent Examiner Ballards LLP Oakmoore Court 11 C Kingswood Road Hampton Lovett Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 OQH Page 1
Green and Away Trustees. Report The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Aim and Method of Working The aim of Green & Away (G&A) is to promote environmental and social issues education by building and running a temporary venue which is low-impact and environmentally sustainable. The facilities are used by groups working for environmental or social change and others. People attending events and volunteering placements gain firsthand experience of living in a sustainable way. G&A provides the facilities needed for an event and administrative support to the users, thus enabling groups a meaningful and accessible way to host a successful gathering. Providing 3 vegetarian meals per day, lighting is powered by solar panels, and showers are heated by locally grown wood, for example. We offer a variety of educational workshops including building with sustainable materials, eating sustainably, social issues debates, cultural exchanges and low-impact lifestyles. By using a volunteer workforce G&A offers low cost facilities to other charities and organisations that may not otherwise be able to afford to hold meaningful in-person gatherings, thereby helping them to increase their effectiveness. Organisational Structure G&A is run by a core group of trustees who make all the running decisions, with input from volunteers and interns during the season. The trustees are drawn from the volunteer community and are those who have the time and experience to take on the extra responsibilities or direct the charity from an operational level. We are aided by a team of interns appointed each year. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The enclosed financial statements give an overview of the finances of G&A which have been prepared on an appropriate accounting basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. Funds are raised through the hiring out of the venue to groups, with income contributing to the direct costs of running the event for participants but also for food and accommodation for volunteers, new equipment, education provision and reserves. It is our general policy to hold a substantial amount in reseeS should we need to replace key pieces of equipment, which are generally not insurable, such as a new canvas marquee which could amount to a one-off cost of a quarter of our yearty income. Overall G&A is in a stable financial position in having charitable activities fully funded by our services and no debt or losses. Current endeavours are on using our platform and reserves to offer discounted event hire to groups that lack the resources of larger more established organisations in order to increase our impact. The charity has adopted the constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was converted as such with the Charity Commission on 26 October 2020. as amended on 27 March 2023. Page 2
Green and Away Trustees. Report Annual Cycle Throughout the year trustees work on organisational matters including reviewing previous seasons successes and areas for improvement and planning for the forthcoming season. In early summer, the season's volunteer crew assembles at the campsite about a fortnight before the first conference to construct the events venue and community space. Every Wednesday throughout the season there is an education afternoon where the volunteers learn and teach a variety of educational workshops. Throughout a period of 5-6 weeks various eco-friendly events such as conferences, workshops and social gatherings are held by extemal groups, facilitated by the G&A volunteer crew. The camp is dismantled at the end of the season. This was the organisation's 15th season at Bransford, Worcestershire. Season Review The first event of the year was an online trustee meeting held in March to discuss the upcoming season. Interns were appointed in early May and volunteers were recruited throughout the months leading up to the season and events. We again held the Resurgence Summer Camp and the annual gathering of Ecopsychology UK, conferences inspiring deeper connection with nature and promoting social justice and environmental spirituality throughout the UK and abroad. We also welcomed back Black Girls Hike for a camping retreat, further supporting them in their mission of creating a safe and welcoming space for black women to be outdoors. Similady we hosted a small camping weekend for newly formed Touch Grass promoting safe outdoor spaS for queer women of colour who we will be working with again in the future. Another new organisation that came to us this year was Union Arts, who held an alumni event from their previous years, programmes focussing on the intersectionality between art and activism. We held a training retreat for Weleda Wellbeing Advisors and a wedding for one of our volunteers, introducing environmental awareness to a new audience and helping us raise funds for the ongoing running of the project. There were also smaller spaces for yoga retreats and an Open Day. Guests this year were a mix of returning groups already deeply integrated into the environmental movement, and others experiencing low-impact outdoor living for the very first time. This mixture of people attending our site, which totaled over 470 over the period, provided a wide range of experiences and opportunities to educate and share ideas. Most guests who filled out a feedback form stated that they were likely to change their behaviour for the better or had learnt something new as a result of coming to Green & Away or that they were already environmentally conscious with many commenting on the optimistic feelings they were taking away with them from spending time outdoors in a positive community. We had 92 volunteers from 14 different countries, including the UK and Europe as well as Syria, China, Brazil, Colombia, the US, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. We had 9 interns gaining in-depth knowledge and experience in the running of a charitable organisation and outdoor events space. All volunteers who filled out a post-volunteering feedback form said that their knowledge of environmental issues had improved and that they were likely to make pro-environmental lifestyle cholS as a result of coming to G&A. In October, the trustees held an online meeting to discuss the successes of the season as well as what can be improved for the following year to maximise impact and greater meet our objectives. Page 3
Green and Away Trustees. Report 5 Apr 2025 The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on behalf by- and signed on its PSILang Trustee Page 4
Green and Away Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently- obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent" state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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. 5 Apr 2025 Approved by the trustees of the charity on and signed on its behalf by.. PSILang Trustee Page 5
Green and Away Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Green and Away I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of Green and Away you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in acordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of Green and Awarfs account carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Green and Avrfay as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 accounts to be reached. M A Skellum FCA ICAEW Ballards LLP Oakmoore Court 11 C Kingswood Road Hampton Lovett Dro1ICh Worcestershire WR9 OQH 16 April 2025 Date:............................. Page 6
Green and Away Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Investment income Other income 49,955 285 223 49,955 285 223 Total Income 50,463 50,463 Expenditure on: Charitable activities (51,688) {51,688) Total Expenditure (51,688) {51,688) Net expenditure (1,225) (1,225) Net movement in funds (1,225) (1,225) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 61,071 61,071 Total funds carried forward 59,846 Unrestricted funds 59,846 Total 2023 Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Investment income Other income 63,736 259 351 63,736 259 351 Total Income 64,346 64,346 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 619 (48,783) 619 {48,783) Total Expenditure (48,164) {48,164) Net income 16,182 16,182 Net movement in funds 16,182 16,182 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 44,889 44,889 Total funds carried forward 61,071 61,071 All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. Page 7
Green and Away (Registration number: CE022800) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12,931 14,680 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 1,307 2,677 10,144 41,070 53,228 54,535 53,891 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 12 7,620 7,500 Net current assets 46,915 46,391 Net assets 59,846 61,071 Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds 59,846 61,071 Total funds 59,846 61,071 5 Anh2QA%cial statements on pages 7 to 14 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on and signed on their behalf by: PSILang Trustee Page 8
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 1 Accounting policies Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otheiSe stated. Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Basis of preparation Green and Away meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Going concem The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitys ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity- Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement The charity Opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements. Income and endowments Investment income Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due. Expenditure All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assefs use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs. Raising funds These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Page 9
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Charitable activities Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including accountancy. strategic management and trustees's meetings and reimbursed expenses. Taxation The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £0.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows.. Asset class Plant and machinery Depreciation method and rate 25% RB Stock Stock is valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Cost is detemined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO). Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise tssh on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Fund structure Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Page 10
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 2 Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 General Environmental education and training 49,955 49,955 63,736 3 Investment income Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 General Interest receivable and similar income. Interest receivable on bank deposits 285 285 259 4 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 General Note Governance costs 10,979 10,979 6,327 5 Analysis of governance and support costs Governance costs Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 General Independent examiner fees Examination of the financial statements Other governance costs 1,817 9,162 1,817 9,162 1,658 4,669 10,979 10,979 6,327 Page11
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 6 Trustees remuneration and expenses During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees.. No trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year. Dan Lindeque, a trustee, received £8,500 in honorarium for his services (2023.. £4,500). Travel costs of £879 relate to trustees travel to and from the site (2023- £1,139). There were costs in relation to trustees meetings of £588 in the year (2023-Nil) 7 Independent examiner's remuneration 2024 2023 Examination of the financial statements 1,817 1,658 8 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 9 Tangible fixed assets Plant and machinery Total Cost At 1 January 2024 Additions 96,279 2,562 96,279 2,562 At 31 December 2024 98,841 98,841 Depreciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for the year 81,599 4,311 81,599 4,311 At 31 December 2024 85,910 85,910 Net book value At 31 December 2024 12,931 12,931 At 31 December 2023 14,680 14,680 10 Stock 2024 2023 Stocks 1,307 2,677 Page 12
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 11 Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors 10,144 12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 7,620 7,500 13 Funds Balance at 31 December 2024 Balance at 1 January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Unrestricted funds General 61,071 50,463 51,688 59,846 Balance at 31 December 2023 Balance at 1 January 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Unrestricted funds General 44,889 64,346 48,164 61,071 14 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds General Total funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 12,931 54,535 (7,620) 59,846 12,931 54,535 (7,620) 59,846 Total net assets Page 13
Green and Away Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 15 Analysis of net funds At31 December 2024 At 1 January 2024 Cash flow Cash at bank and in hand 41,070 12,158 53,228 Net debt 41,070 12,158 53,228 16 Related party transactions There were no related party transactions in the year. Page 14
Green and Away Total 2024 Total 2023 Income and Endowments from: Events Income Investment income Other income 49,955 285 223 63,736 259 351 Total Income 50,463 64,346 Expenditure on: (Profit)Iloss on disposal of tangible fixed assets Food and Bar Purchases Consumables Depreciation of plant and machinery Staff training Rent and rates Light, heat and power Insurance Repairs and maintenance Telephone and fax Computer SOfare and maintenance costs Sundry expenses Motor expenses Travel and subsistence Promotional expenses Bank charges Printing, postage and stationery Cost of trustee meetings Accountancy fees Honorarium 619 (24,593) {140) (4,893) (929) (2,650) {875) {359) (3,137) (623) (345) (2,130) (40) (1,353) (321) (68) (169) (25,287) (216) (4,311) (2,650) (352) {456) (1,583) {289) (30) (1,766) (1,242) (2,033) {395) (99) (74) (588) (1,817) (8,500) (1,658) (4,500) Total Expenditure (51,688) {48,164) Net (expenditure)lincome (1,225) 16,182 Net movement in funds (1,225) 16,182 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 61,071 44,889 Total funds carried forward 59,846 61,071 Page 15 DI9wWbysvrf SuiteFiles OouJTnent U5wIP J)4) 13 Dth 204%4 1Q¥43