Registered Charity No: 1094854
GARGANEY TRUST
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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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
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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
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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
reqU1￿Ment.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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GARGANEY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
Funds
2Q24
TL*al
Unrestrlctsd Restrlcted Designated
Fund6
Funds
Funds
Inco
24.046
1,916
696
25,048
1,916
696
71,985
1,916
177
Rental & L￿Sirj
Bank Intwest
Total Incom8
26,658
1,000
27,658
74,078
Expendfture
Site VAInt￿nce & ConseNaU
hs￿a￿e
£c(yJn1a￿ Fee
Professional Fees
Printing, Postage & Slationery
rr and knt￿net Costs
Volunteer EXp￿SeS
Bank Ch*ges
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 Tra￿ferS 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.
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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)
Restr￿ad 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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 Tran￿erS
There was no transfers durfng the current year.
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