REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06027734 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1118216
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST

ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Chalmian's Report
Report of the Trustees
2to5
Independent Examlnels Réport
Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Not88 to the Flnanclal Statements
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Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltlos
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Since its opening in early 2007 and consecration by the Bishop of Bedford in June 2007, the St Alban's
Woodland Burial Trust continues to see a constant and growing requirement for the care, services and support
we offer to the dying and the bereaved.
Originally woodland burial at the St Alban's Woodland Burial Trust took place in 2 acres of a peaceful wooded
area of the countryside just outside the village of Keysoe in Bedfordshire. In 2014 a significant extension of tha
Trust's land was made with an additional 9.04 acres being purchased for the provision of additional gl8des,
burial and interment spaces. Burials take place in ground which is specifically set aside and consecrated for
the purpose of lying loved ones to rest and the additional land will give space for this activity for a number of
years to come. We are pleased that woodland burial at the sit8 continues to be open to people of all faiths.
denominations and none. Being consecrated by the Church of England as a sacred space, people who are
buried there can lie in this land for ever, until nature runs its natural course.
Graves are marked simply with a wooden plaque or cross or a memorial post, and for those who wish. a tree
near the grave can be dedicated as a living memorial to the loved one who lies nearby. The burial is dignified,
without rush and in harmony with the nature and ecology of the land in which the deceased are laid. After the
service of committal, family and friends can spend as much time as they need at the graveside and are
encouraged to visit as frequently as they would like.
As the burial takes place a discrete record is kept of the location of the grave and over a rolling year an accurate
survey is maintained, ensuring the lying place of a loved one is never lost.
In short, loved ones are buried with an ecologlcally friendly manner in a managed woodland area. They leave
behind them a nature reserve which enhances the environment rather than destroying it. They Share in leaving
behind something that will be of lasting benefit for our children, grandchildren and for generations to come.
Since the Trust started operations there has been 8 continued and increasing demand for the 8ervices the St
Albans Woodland Burial Trust offers. Forthe financial year ending 31 March 2024, 51 burials and 41 interments
of ashes and loose dispersal of ashes have taken place. In addition to this, 55 reservations for burials and 22
reservations for the intemient or loose dispersal of ashes have been mad8 and a number of memorial plaques
and trees have been dedicated on the woodland site. All our activities continue to show strong demand for the
offerings of the Woodland Btjrial Trust, and in tot81614 burials and 444 interments of ashes have taken place
since the Woodland Burial Ground was opened and we h8ve 998 reservations. During the year 2 new glades
were opened increasing capacity by 160 plots.
Spiritual support has been offered to the family and friends of the deceased and appropriate training undertaken
by those engaged in this work.
During the current year of operations, maintenance work has continued across many g18des both recently
opened and those which have matured. The planting of trees and hedges has continued as the Woodland is
developed in an appropriate manner with trees of different species again being planted this year. There has
been no significant investment required this year.
As we look to the future the need to provide dignified burials in consecrated ground which 18 managed in an
environmentally and ecologically sustainable manner continues to increase, as does the need to provide
support for those w
o mourn loved ones departed. We look forward to continuing to offer and provide this
service to a
who wi
to r
ceive it in the years ahead.
Canon
hairman
Charles
Royden
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trust's website (www.woodlandburialtwst.com) continues to receive significant traffic and is an increasing
means of communication and advertisement for the Trusts Services and source of enquiries.
The Trust's objectives were achieved through the activities of the Trust, namety the provision of a woodland
burial site for those people and families wishing to be buried in consecrated ground in an environmentally and
ecologically sustainable manner. Support has been provided for the family and friends of the bereaved and
training and support has been provided for those engaged in the work of services and support to the dying and
the bereaved. Through active management of the woodland, the site has been developed and preserved to
provide a semi-natural woodland environment which thus ensures diversity in woodland structure to safeguard
notable species and communities.
During the year the Trusfs key policies, including Safeguarding, were reviewed and confimied.
FUTURE PLANS
The St Albans Woodland Burial Trust remains open to future developments within the context of its
Memorandum of Association and the vision and objectives of the Trust. With significant glade development
having been undertaken on the site it is envisaged that the next year of operation will focus on the core activities
of the Woodland Burial Trust through use of the land available, and the optimisation of management of the
entire site and associated services such as care and support for the bereaved and planning for the future. On
11 December 2020 ownership of the equestrian centre. adjacent to the St Albans Woodland Burial Trust. and
over which the Trust has legal access rights, changed hands. The Trust continues to work with the new owners
through its existing arrangements and activity-bas8d payments but may also evaluate future options. The
Trustees have been kept informed of development plans by Keysoe International and any impact this has on
access to the Woodland, which may require further investment.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The ch8rity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited
by guarantee, as defined by the CompaniesAct 2006.
Organlsation
The Trustees are the directors of the company. Trustee meetings are held at regular intervals throughout the
year for the direction and management of the trust and its business.
At the first annual general meeting all the nominative trusteas retired from office, and at every subsequent
annual general meeting one-third of the nominative trustees are subject to retirement by rotation or, if their
number is not thre8 or a multiple of three, the number nearest to one third shall retire from office. Trustees may
offer themselves for reappointment. No person other than a trustee retiring by rotation shall be appointed or
reappointed a8 a trustee at any general meeting unless he is nominated by the Chaimian, the Revd Charles
Royden.
Day-to-day administration of the Trust's operation is undertaken by the Trust's administrator, Sam Ware,
supported by a team of volunteers. During the year Kathryn Morse has continued to support the Trust's
administration and data analysis and in October 2023 took on the role of Treasurer.
Trustees and Directors
A full list of trustees and directors are shown below. All the trustees and directors have been active for all the
period of operation.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06027734 (England and Wales)
R8gl8tered Charity number
1118216
Reglstered office
St Mark's Church Community Centre
Calder Rise
Brickhill
Bedford
MK417UY
Trustees
G R Cappleman
K H AAbrahams
M J Cooper
JDay
C T Izzard
C Royden - Chairman
A M Williams
J Williams
D Middlebrook B
Southam
Company Secrntary
G R Cappleman
Independent Examlner
Karen Dyer FCCA
GKP {Ampthill) Limited
Chartered Accountants
3 Doolittle Yard
Froghall Road
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 2NW
Bankers
National Westminister Bank PIC
81 High Street
Bedford
MK40 1YN
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Charitable Objects
The St Albans Woodland Burial Trust is required by charity and company law to act within the objectives of its
Memorandum ofAssociation.
The St Albans Woodland Burial Trust's objects, as laid out in the Memorandum of Association are..
to provide and maintain for the benefrt of the public and for the advancement of Christian faith and
education, woodland sites for the burial of the dead.
to develop and preserve the sites to provide a semi-natural woodland environment.
to ensure a diversity in woodland structure to safeguard notable species and communities.
to support financially or otherwise Christian churches and Christian ministers engaged in ministry or
providing services and support to the dying and the bereaved.
Publlc benefits
The directors confimi that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The directors have referred to this
guidance when reviewing the St Albans Woodland Burial Trust aims and objectives, and in planning the future
activities of the Trust.
Principle 1: The St Albans Woodland Burial Trust provides a wo)dland burial site for the burial of the dead in
an ecological and environment8lly sensitive manner. It develops and maintains the site to provide a semi-
natural woodland environment which safeguards notsble species and communiti88. It supports those engaged
in providing services and support for the bereaved.
Principle 2.. The woodland burial site is open to people of all faiths and those of no faith and can be used by
those outside the immediate geographic area of Bedfordshire. It offers afft)rdabl8 and dignified burials to 811
those who wish to be buried there.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Flnanclal Ba818 of Operatlon8
The Trust makes charges for burials, interment of ashes, scattering of ashes, grave digging, and for memorial
trees and plaques. These charges are then used for the expenses of operations, chiefly the costs incurred with
the operations of the Trust such as expenses on grave preparation, plaques and crosses, maintenance costs
such as woodland management and administration, and act¢vity-based payments to the owner of Kaysoe
Intemational. In the current year of operations income has also been received from donations.
Approved by orderof the board oftrustees on...................
and signed on its behalf by:
GRCapp
an - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL
TRUST
Indep8ndent examiner's report to the trustees of St Albans Woodland Burfal Trust {'the Company,)
I report to th8 charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responslbilltles and basls of report
As the charty's trustees of the Company (and its director8 for the purposes of company law) you are responsible
for the preparation of the financial statements in accordanc8 Wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
{'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act or section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,) and are eligible for independent
examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statemant
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examinatlon giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company 85 required by section 386 of the
20C6 Act: or
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006
Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities {applicable to
charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
8pplicable in the UK and Republic of Ire18nd (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this rep)rt to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be
reached,
Karen Dyer FCCA
GKP (Ampthill) Limited
Chartered Accountants
3 Doolittle Yard
Froghall Road
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 2NW
Date..
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Unrestricted
fund
2023
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Notes
Donations and legacies
1,579
2,594
Other trading activities
118108
151673
Total
119687
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitsble actlvltlas
77,377
108,224
Support
28,343
25,896
Governance costs
Total
107 530
NET INCOME
12,157
16,983
RECONCILIATIONIOF FUNDS
Total funds brought foplrfard
292,123
275,140
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
292,123
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted Total fund8
fund
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Notes
47,000
47,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,589
266 152
269,721
6.525
253 517
260,042
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted fvnds
10
12
TOTAL FUNDS
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
{a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a tru8 and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
charitable companies subject to the small regime.
(c)
The finan
'al statements were approved
by the Board of Trustees
..2.*Z.t.. and were signed on its behalf by:
and authorised for issue on
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURJAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparlng the financlal statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in
accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been prapared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial Ststements is in Pounds Sterling {£), which is the functional
currency of the charty.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditur•
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charty to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on
an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.
Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tanglble flxed a880t8
Included within fixed assets is freehold land which is held at cost and no depreciation will be provided.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on it8 charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period
to which they relate.
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVIES
2024
2023
Burials
55,871
69,164
Interment of ashes
9,415
16,681
Reservations
47,041
56,361
Memorial plaques, crosses, and trees
4,894
7.827
Bio container
887
1,640
118,108
151,673
3. RAISING FUNDS
Raising funds, included in the above, are as follows..
Ralsing funds
2024
2023
Grave digger, plaques and crosses, celebrant fees
28,493
34,080
Commission
28,765
49,150
Events and refreshments
200
2,268
Site maintenance
19,425
22,195
Honorarium
70
Sundries
461
108224
4. SUPPORTCOSTS
Management
Govemance Totals
costs
Support
28,343
28,343
Governance costs
790
29,133
30,153
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
SUPPORT COSTS - Continued
2024
2023
Wages
21,160
19,437
Pensions
448
397
Rent
1,550
1,200
Insurance
427
814
Subscriptions
905
825
Telephone
133
126
Postage and stationery
876
750
Mileage Allowance
1,615
1,919
Computer expenses
118
205
Professional fees
790
1,515
Bank Charges
313
223
General Expenses
798
Indapendent Examiner fee
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
During the year Honoraria payments of £0 {2023 - £70> vRre paid to trustees in relation to their role as
trust administrators.
There were no further trustees, remuneration or benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Tru8tees' expenses
There were no trustee, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor the year ended 31 March
2023.
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Total
Unr8Stricted
fund
2,594
151673
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
108,224
Charitable actlvltles
Support
Governance costs
Total
25,896
137 284
NET INCOME
16,983
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 31 March 2023
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
land
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
47
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
3,147
422
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
118
258
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nét
Movement
In Funds
At 1.4.23
At 31.3.24
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
292,123
12,157
304,280
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow8:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fund8
Unrestrlcted fund8
General Fund
119,687
(107.530)
12,157
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatlve8 for movement In funds
Net
Movement
In Funds
At 1.4.22
At 31.3.23
Unrnstrlcted fund8
General Fund
275,140
16,983
292,123
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incomlng
Rosource8
resources
expended
Movemant
In funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
154,267
(137,284)
16,983
TOTAL FUNDS
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
Movement in
Funds
At 1.4.22
At 31.3.24
Unrestrlcted funds
General Fund
275,140
29.140
304,280
TOTAL FUNDS
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds,
included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
273,954
(244,814)
29,140
TOTAL FUNDS
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There are no transactions with related parties to be disclosed under the 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).
12. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company 18 limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the comp8ny, in the event of
winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
There were 10 members as at 31 March 2024 {2023: 10).
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ST ALBANS WOODLAND BURIAL TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatlons and legaciès
Gifts
Donations
350
1,229
1,579
1,351
1.243
2,594
Cxher tradlng actlvltle8
Burials
Intem18nt of ashes
Reservations
Memorial plaques, crosses, and trees
Bio containers
55,871
9,415
47,041
4.894
887
118,108
89,164
16,881
58,361
7,827
151,673
Total Incomlng r880urce8
EXPENDITURE
Dlroct Costs
Grave digger, plaques and cross88, Celebrant fees
Commission
Events and refreshm8nt8
Site mainten8n¢e
Honorarium
Sundries
119,687
154.267
28,493
28,765
200
19,425
34,080
49,150
2,268
22,195
70
461
108,224
494
77,377
Support Costs
Management
Wages
Pensions
Rent
In8uranca
Subscription8
Telephone
Postage and ststionery
Mileage allowance
Computer expenses
Professional fees
Bank charges
Ganeral Expenses
21,160
448
1,550
427
905
133
876
1,615
118
790
313
798
29,133
19,437
397
1,200
814
825
126
750
1,919
205
1,515
223
27,411
Governan¢o ¢08ts
Accountancy fees
1,020
1,849
Total resources expended
107 530
Net Income
This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial ststements.
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