Registered Charity No: 1094854 GARGANEY TRUST REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 '.55& Trustee5 at the Harnborough muster, November 2024. Left to rlght: Dr Keith Clarkson. Jeff Lunn, Davld Knight, Andy Barker and Geoff Carr.
GARGANEY TRUST REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees. Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activltles Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Ststements 11-15 Page 2
GARGANEY TRusr LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Full Name: GARGANEY TRusr Reglstered Charity Number: 1094854 Principal Address: 11 Springfields Barnsley S75 IJS Trustees: Jeffrey Lunn Geoffrey Carr Dr Kelth Clarkson Andrew Barker David Knlght Chair: Jeffrey Lunn Bankers: Barclays Bank 10~18 Queen Street Bamsley S70 ISJ Independent Examiner: Christopher Stones Comrnunity Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barnsley S71 IAN Page 3
GARGANEY TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present thelr report and accounts for the year ended 31# March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charitles: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectlve l January 2019). Structurei governance and management Garganey Trust is an unincorporated charity, registered with the Charity Commission on 29th November 2002 and govemed by its Deed of Trust adopted 29th October 2002. The affairs of the Trust are managed by the trustees, who may exerclse all the powers of the Trust. Appolntment of Trustees In accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust, the number of trustees shall not be less than two or more than six. New trustees can only be appointed by resolution passed at a properly convened meetlng. Each new trustee is given a copy of the Deed of Trust and the latest trustees, annual report and accounts, on or before appolntment. The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of thls report. Charitable aims and obiectlves The objects of the Trust are to promote the conservatloni protection and Improvement of the natural environment, in particular by preserrfing an area for conservatlon an area at Broomhill, South Yorkshire, and to advance the education of the public in all aspects relating to nature conservation. Activities undertaken for the public benefit In shaping the objectives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commlssion. The trustees consider that all activities as outlined in this report meet the public benefit reqU1Ment. Achievements & performance during the period ort- arch 2025 This report covers the work by the Garganey Trust from April 2024 to March 2025 at Broomhill Flash, Clegg's Meadow, Chirl Hill & The Fleet in Barnsleyft at Denby Deir at Upper Denby, Kirklees, at Thunderbrldge Meadows, Shelley, Kirklees; and at Flamborough Head, East Riding of Yorkshire. 2024 continued the steady return to some sort of normality after the Covid-19 pandemic, and the previous yearfs bird flu outbreak. Page 4
GARGANEY TRUST TRusfEES' REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 At Flamborough, the Sea-watching Observatory on the Headland (leased to the Garganey Trust) continued to be used by members of our partners the Flamborough Bird Observatory (FBO), and the sea-watch festlval in September organized by the FBO proved to be very successful again. Great progress was made regarding our lease (through licence, from East Riding of Yorkshire Council) of the Lighthouse Grasslands, with the FBO. At Broomhill, the anti-predator fenclng continued to be still affected by repeated vandalism (e.g. wire cuttlng, solar panel damage) due to intruders taking dogs onto the reserve after rabbits. The police continued to be informed, but we were still not able to stop the problem. Mr. Richrnond got a successful barley crop off Chirl Hill, although there was considerable goose damage desplte attempts to deter the blrds. The Stewardship strips (wlld-bird crop and nectar crop) both pmved successfvl again with flocks of up to 500 passerines although the seed had again been exhausted by December 2024. The unharrfested headland crop was also agaln unsuccessful due to excessive grazing by geese over the summer. The River stewardship Company carried out hedge cutting along the road and removed the 4 Islands to the shore for restoratlon. This unfortunately removed the last Black- headed Gull pairs, but also the marauding Lesser Black-backed Gull pair too. At the viewpoint, no new vandallsm was reported although the seat and boards were not re-installed. Further excavatlon work on the Flash and the Fleet was undertaken by Dave Bichan to improve water level management and remove the rapidly establishing willows. Thls tlme a trench adjacent to the Building Dyke was dug and clay-lined, and whilst it considerably slowed down the loss of water, the problem hasn't been fully solved. The RSPB vla Jeff Wragg again cut extensive swathes of softrush, and Mr. Jonathan Seels our licensee farmer cut Clegg's meadow and was also able to graze his cattle on site. Management of Denby Delf and Thunderbridge Meadows was re-instated through the contrarting of the River Stewardship Company who took on the work. After two years of little management, It was pleasing to see good progress, although the contractors are expensive and in future work will have to be carefully budgeted. At Denby Delf, Rob Bower took the hay crop. The Bam Owls and Kestrels were successful. In terms of wildlife. It was a poorer than average year again. It was one of the wettest springs and early summers ever, with the ground sodden well into July. At Broomhill, this, the aftereffects of bird flu and continued disturbance through trespass are thought to have been the driving factors. In contrast the orchards at Denby Delf were stunning. Vlsits were made by volunteers from Nosterfield nature reserve in North Yorkshlre to Broomhill In April and by the Bradford Botsny Group to Denby Delf in July. Both vlsits were very successful with some excellent feedback about the reserves. Page 5
GARGANEY TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trust held two musters during the year. In July, trustees visited Broomhill, walking over to Chirl Hill and the Fleet, but only fleeting vlsits to Denby Delf and Thunderbridge were possible. In November, trustees visited Hamborough to see the excellent work going on there, and to be appraised of some potential new project. Barnsley Community & Voluntary Services (BCVS) produced the accounts. Wilbys of Barnsley (Mr. rim Scourfleld and Ms. Orla Nally) contlnued to provide valuable land agency advice. Cromble Wllkinson continue as our solicitors although were only called upon once for advice concerning the freehold at Denby Delf. Grants or donatlons were received In the report period from: DEFRA (Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Higher Level Scheme) Single Payment Scheme Thanks Many people have continued to help the Trust throughout the period. The Trustees thank the volunteers, especially Mr. Mick Rushton, Mr Shaun Roebuck and Mr. lan Carter. Thanks also to: Tim Scourfield and Oria Nally (Land Agent, Wilbys). other volunteers David Waddington, Keith Fisher, Peter Kent, Alan Whitehouse, John Law, Chris Harrls, Paul Whlte and Sid Renouf; Jeff Wraggi David Waddington and Heather Bennett of the RSPB; Stephen Slater of Denroyd Farm; David Wllde (Denby Dale Countryside Officer). Dave Bichan (Bichan Excavations Ltd), and our tenant and licensee farmers Richard Rlchmond, Jonathan Seels and Rob Bower. Trustee5 at the Flamborough muster, November 2024. Left to right: Dr Keith Clarkson, Jeff Lunn, Davld Knlght, Andy Barker and Geoff Carr. Page 6
GARGANEY TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Charity's policy on reserves The trustees recognlse the need to keep reserves at a level whlch will give the trust stability to enable It to continue to operate In the future. At the year-end the total resenies, represented by unrestrlrted funds, stand at £178,135 (2024: £193,346) which meets this quIrernent. Related parties The trustees consider that there are no related parties to the charity. Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements Law appllcable to charities In England & Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financlal statements for each flnancial year whlch glve a true and fair vlew of the charlty's financial activities during the year and of Its financlal position at the end of the year. In preparing financial ststements glvlng a true and fair vlew, the trustees should follow best practice and: select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles In the Charltles SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accountlng standards have been followed, subject to any materlal departures dlsclosed and explalned In the flnancial statements; prepare the financial statements on the golng concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the trust will contlnue in operatlon. The trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accounting records whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy the financial positlon of the trust at any time and enable the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularlties. Financlal Posltlon The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 15. The Statement of Flnancial Activities shows a deficit for the year £15,211 (2024: surplus of £55,720). The total funds of the trust at year-end, represented by unrestrlcted funds, stand at £178,135 (2024: £193,346). The trustees declare that they have approved the report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees: Slgned: Jeffrey Lunn, Chair Date: 20 January 2026 Page 7
GARGANEY TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of the Trust, which are set out on pages 9 to 15. Respectlve responslbllltSes of trustets and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year, under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts, under settion 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general direttions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 {5)(b) of the 2011 Act- and state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examiner's report My examlnation was carried out in accordance with the general dlrections given by the Charity Commission. An examination Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes conslderation of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanations from you as trustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records. in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Att, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or 2. to whlch, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned Date 20 January 2026 Christopher Stones Communlty Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN Page 8
GARGANEY TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total Funds 2Q24 TLal Unrestrlctsd Restrlcted Designated Fund6 Funds Funds Inco 24.046 1,916 696 25,048 1,916 696 71,985 1,916 177 Rental & LSirj Bank Intwest Total Incom8 26,658 1,000 27,658 74,078 Expendfture Site VAIntnce & ConseNaU hsae £c(yJn1a Fee Professional Fees Printing, Postage & Slationery rr and kntnet Costs Volunteer EXpSeS Bank Chges 39.189 1,057 750 40,189 1,057 750 12,859 1,566 725 1,522 18 313 1,247 108 196 6C() Total Expenditure 41,869 1,000 42,869 18,358 Net Incornl(Expenditure) Total funds brought fopNard FuTrJ TraferS and adjustmerrt5 Total funds carrfed forward (15211) 193,346 (15,211) 882,300 55,720 826.580 688,954 11 178,135 688,954 867,089 882.300 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all galns and losses recognlsed In the year. £50,000 of the prlor year's Income was restricted. There was no restrlcted expenditure in the prlor year.The £50,000 restricted Income was transferred to unrestricted funds at the end of the prlor year. Page 9
GARGANEY TRUST BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Nole Fixed assets Heritage Assets 314 688,954 688,954 Currnnt assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 178,885 178,885 194,071 Current Ilabllitios Creditors amounts falling du8 within one year 750 725 178,135 193.346 Net current asse 867.089 Net assets Funds of tho charlty Unreslricted funds Designated funds (Heritage Assets) Restrad funds 10 178,135 688.954 193,346 688,954 Total funds 867.089 882,300 The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees: Date: 20 January 2026 Jeffrey Lunn, Chair Page 10
GARGANEY TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l. Accounting policies Basis of the re aratlon of the ccount The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlth 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 (FRS102) (effettive l January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS102)). Garganey Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entlty under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value, unless otherwlse stated in the relevant accounting pollcy note(s). Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6, SORP 2019 (smaller charltles). The charity also meets the requirements for exemptlon from preparing a statement of cash flows. Goin onc m note After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have reasonable expectatlon that the charlty has adequate resources to continue in operation for the 12 month period, from the date of the signlng of these accounts. ncomin resources All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Flnancial Actlvities when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditlons attached are met, when It Is probable that the income wlll be received and when the amount can be measured rellably. Do at ods and Donated facilities and sepiices are recognlsed in the accounts, at the amount the charity would pay in the open market for a service equivalent to that being donated, when the charity would otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably. Donated goods for the charity's own use are recognised as Income, at their fair value. The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts. Resources Ex ended All expenditure Is Included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability Is incurred. Herita e Asse The Charity has herftage assets, that is, non-monetary assets wlth historic, artistic, sclentlflc, technological, geophyslcal or environmental qualities that are held and maintained princlpally for thelr contribution to knowledge and culture. They are valued at cost and are not depreclated. Page 11
GARGANEY TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Taxation Garganey Trust Is a reglstered charity and Is exempt from UK corporatlon tax on income from Its charltable activities. unds Structure The charlty malntains a general unrestritted fund which represents funds whlch are expendable at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for partlcular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for whlch they were glven. Any balance remainlng outstandlng on a restricted fund at the end of the year Is carried forward as a balance on that fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding. Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund agalnst which depreclatlon Is charged. 2. Grants Received 2025 2024 BMBC $106 Biodiversity Net Gain fundlng DEFRA - Countryside Stewardshlp Unrestrfcted Denby Dale Parfsh Restricted 50,000 21,985 24,046 1,000 25,046 71,985 Th8 DEFRA Countryside Stewardship grants are a series of regular payments from the Rural Payments Agency for land management. site conservation and maintenan costs in order to protect and improve the land in the Charitys ownership. The Denby Dale Parish restricted grant is for repairs to path at Denby Delt. This was spent durlng the year. Page 12
GARGANEY TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Fixed Assets Herltage Other Assets Total Cost Balan b/f - 01.04.24 Addltions In year Disposals Balan c/f at 31.03.25 688,954 688,954 Depreciation Balance blf 01.04.24 Disposals Charge for the year Balance c/f at 31.03.25 NBV at 31 March 2025 688.954 688,954 NBV at 31 March 2024 688,954 688,954 4. Heritage Assets The Herltage Assets held by the Charity include: Land at Broomhill Flash, purchased in 2004 for £130,726 Land at Wombwell, purchased In 2017 for £558,228 The Heritage Assets are shown at cost and slgnificant improvements are capitallsed Sn Ilne wlth GAAP. Any general preservation works are treated as an expense in the SOFA. The assets are held ft)r the benefit of the publlc and ecological study, and are not intended to be sold or held for monetary galn. Flve year summary of heritage assets transactlons 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Purchases Donations Total Additions Charge for impairnient Disposals Proceeds from dlsposals Page 13
GARGANEY TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 5. Debtor5 2025 2024 Debtors 6. Creditors 2025 2024 Accountancy accrual 750 725 750 725 7. Trustee Payments, Benefits and Expenses No payments were made to trustees during the period. (2024: £0) 8. Related Party Transactions No payments were made to related parties during the period. (2024: £0) 9. Independent Examination of Accounts The cost of the independent examination for the year was £750 (2024: £725). Page 14
fjARGANEY TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Movement In Funds Opening In¢omlng (Resources Transfers & balance resources expended) adjustments Closing balance Unrestricted funds General Fund 193,346 26,658 (41,869) 178,135 193 346 26 658 41,869 178 135 Designated funds Heritage Assets 688,954 688.954 688,954 688 954 Restricted funds Denby Dale Partsh 1,000 (1,000) TOTAL FUNDS 882,300 27,658 {42,869) 867,089 11. Fund TranerS There was no transfers durfng the current year. Page 15