2022-03-31-accounts - Greenpath Ventures

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Greenpath Ventures

Fifteenth

Annual Report

1 April, 2021 - 31 March, 2022

Trustee Board, Staff and Volunteers
Chair’s Report
Accounts and Independent Examiner’s Report
Supporters

TRUSTEE BOARD, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

Trustee Board

Chair Matt Smith Treasurer Linda Costello Technical Adviser Martyn Woodland, MBA, DipPFS

Staf

General Manager John Wills Operations Manager Rob Mann Minutes Secretary Yvonne Wills

Volunteers

Ben Day Elaine Anderson Helen Price Kelly Lawrence Matt Smith Paul Cook Ralph Spence Simon Kingdon

CHAIR’S REPORT 2021 - 2022

Since COVID restrictions have been lifted we have been busy regenerating our project. We took on an Operations Manager in September 2021. He has been instrumental in acquiring some allotments at a site in Colchester and organising a team of volunteers to turn them into a venue where we can offer green therapies. This is in addition to the site at Ivy Farm in East Mersea. The allotment now has raised flower beds, wheelchair access, sensory gardens and is soon to have a composting toilet.

We have a very proactive and committed board of trustees who offer invaluable advice around finance, administration and matters regarding policy. We are actively recruiting new volunteers to add to our existing team and are currently looking to fund adequate training. Many of our staff and volunteers have links with many organisations in and around Colchester. We have now forged strong ties with Essex University, branches of the Ministry of Defence and Beacon House, a homeless charity. We are attending a service user reference group forum, at the School of Health and Social Care at Essex University. We will have a stall promoting our project and “interacting with nature”. As a result of our new connections we are developing projects that will work with military veterans and the homeless. We still have excellent relations with our existing client groups.

We have had several successful funding bids with more being processed. Our policies and procedures are up to date until September 2022 and are constantly being reviewed.

We are now looking to raise our profile. We are increasing our use of social media platforms and are working on updating our website. Our Operations Manager recently had an interview with Radio Essex to discuss our charity and green therapies.

The trustees, staff and volunteers are very excited about our future prospects and are happy to be back in the community offering our services.

Matthew Smith Chair

We would like to thank the following for their support:

Amazon Arcaria Financial Solutions

CARA

Colchester Borough Homes

ECC – Active Essex North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund Tudwick Foundation Waitrose

We would also like to extend our thanks for the personal donations, both large and small.

GREENPATH VENTURES Charity number 1124202 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022 COMMUNITY

GREENPATH VENTURES CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Page Trustee's Annual Report Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities Notes to the accounts Independent examiner's report

GREENPATH VENTURES TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2021. Full name Greenpath Ventures Registered address 22 Vine Drive Wivenhoe Essex C07 9HB Trustee Board Chair Treasurer Tethnlcal Ad¥i5er Matt Smith Linda Costello Matyn Woodland, MBA, DipPFS Staff General Manager Operatlon5 Manager Minutes Secretary John Wills Rob Mann Yvonne Wills Volunteer5 Ben Day Elaine Anderson Helen Price Kelly Lawrence Matt Smith PaLtI Cook Ralph Spence Simon lfj'ngdon

GREENPATH VENTURES TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Chairfs Report from 23 Septsmber 2020 Since COVID restrictions have been lifted we have been busy regenerating our project. We took on an Operations Manager in September 2021. He has been instrLtmental in acquiring some allotments al a site in Colche$ter and organising a team of volunteers to turn them into a venue where we Can offer green therapies. This is in addition lo the site al Ivy Farm in East Mersea. The allolmenl now has raised flower beds, wheelchair a¢¢ess. sensory gardens and is soon lo have a composts'ng toilet. We have a very proactive and committed board of trustees who offer invaluable advice around finance, administration and matters regarding poli¢y. We are actively re¢witing new volunleeis to add lo our exists'ng team and are cuffenlly looking to fund adequate training. Many of our staff and volunteers have links with many organisalions in and around Col¢heslef. We have now forged strong lies with Essex University, branches of the Ministy of Defence and Beacon House, a homeless charity. We are attending a service user reference group forum, at the School of Health and Social Care al Essex Ur*iversty- We will have a stall promotsng OUT project and inleractsng with nature. As a result of our new connections we are developing projects that will work with military veterans and the homeless. We still have excellent relations wth our existing client groups. We have had several successful fvnding bids wth more being pro¢essed. Our policies and prowjures are up lo dale until September 2022 and a constantly being reviewed. We a now looking to raise our profile. We are incftasing our use of social media platforms and are working on updating our website. Our Operations Manager recently had an inteNiew with Radio Essex to discuss our charity and green therapies. The trustees. staff and volunteers are very excrted about our future prospects and are happy to be back in the community offering Quf services. Matt Smith Chair Date.. 1 $10712022

GREENPATH VENTURES TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 We would like to thank the following for their support.. Amazon Arcadla Flnan¢lal Solutlons CARA Col¢hester Borough Homes ECC- Actlve Essex North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund Tudwick Foundation Waltrose W• would also Ilke to extend our thanks lor the pgrsonal donatlons, both large and small.

GREENPATH VENTURES RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Unre$tricted Restrictèd Fund Fund 2022 Total 2021 Total Noto Receipts: Donatsons, legacies and other similar receipts Operating activities to further charity's objects Totsl recelpts 562 25.867 26,429 10,516 1,500 12,016 562 25,867 26.429 Payments: Charitable payments Charitable acb'vities Totsl payments 3,274 3,274 8,438 8,438 11,712 11,712 11,638 11,638 Not of rnCeIptIpayrnents) 12,7121 17.429 14,717 378 Transfers betsveen fvnds Not of receiptsllpayments) after transfe {2,7121 17,429 14,71T 378 Cash funds brought forward 2,896 3,630 6,526 6,149 Cash fund$ carrled fOard 21.059 21,243 6,526 The notes on page 6- 7 fonn part of these aOnts

GREENPATH VENTURES STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Notes Cash Funds Current account Deposit account Cash in hand 21,103 78 61 21.243 6,386 78 61 6,526 Re resented b Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds 5,676 1,227 6.903 21,059 21,243 Flxed assets Equipment 14,240 14,240 17,510 17,510 Liabilitigs Independent examination fee Loan from trustee 192 13,386 13,578 192 13,636 13,828 Total Assets less Liabilitres 662 3,682 These accounts were approved by the Trnstees. and signed on their behalf by.. TreasLtrrer Date.. 27th July 2022 Name.. L-I rJoQ C&s<e LLO

GREENPATH VENTURES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 1. Accounting policies The financial slatemen*s have been prepared in accordan wtth Accountin9 and Reporting by Charitses.. Slatemenl on Recommended Practice applicable to ¢harrties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} leffeclive 1 January 20191-ICharilies SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable irs the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 201A. 2. Donations, l¢gacies and other similar recelpts Unr8strlcted Restricted Fund Fund Total 2022 Total 2021 General donationslgrants 562 562 25,867 25,867 26,429 26.429 10,516 10,516 3. Charltable actlvltle8 Unrnstrlcted Rgstricted Fund Fund Total 2022 Total 2021 Equipment. materials & assoo Costs Facilitator Loan repayment Miscellaneous expenses Printing, postage & stationery Professional fees Rent & rates Subscriptions Training Vehicle expenses Insurance Wages & national insurance 2,080 3.300 2,080 3,300 250 200 131 192 1,638 10 1,388 394 2,129 1,882 250 72 128 131 947 441 192 1.200 20 55 516 483 5.901 11,638 192 1,325 10 313 1.388 394 1,031 1,098 3.274 8,438 11.712 4. Equlpment Total 2022 Total 2021 8ino¢ulars & cameras Computer equipmenl Digital call and speaker First aid equipment Tinde. fireboxes, 10 reindeer pelts Land Rover (PL05 DKJI Tents and camping equipment Archery equipment Camera Potters wheel 50 32 80 52 17 109 583 15,000 550 120 175 824 68 389 12,300 400 75 127 799 14.240 17.510 In 2020 the value of the Land Rtsver was assessed, as they have increased in value over recent years. he valuation of £15,000 was reached based on market research for similar vehicle type based on age and specifications.

GREENPATH VENTURES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 S. Loan from Truste8 During the year ended 30 June 2010, one of the Charitys Tru51ees took out a personnel loan on behalf of the Charity so that il could purchase a vehicle. The total of the loan was £14,999 and the total amoLtnt repayable is £18,096 including interest. There is no personal benefft to the Tfustee having taken out the loan. The Trustees have agreed that the loan will be repaid to the Trustee over 60 months15 years). There was one repayment in this financial year and at 31 Mar¢h 2022 there was £6,385.20 remaining lo pay lo the trustee. In 201 S, one of the trustees loaned the charity £7.000. There is no paperwork regarding this loan. 6. Fund8 Analy81s Balance at 01104121 Incorning Funds Expendod Funds Transfers Inlout Balance at 31103122 UnrestTlct¢d General Fund 2,896 562 3,274 184 RestrSct8d Funds Awards for All Dec 2015 CARA Team Building C8C- Collle Housing ECC - Active Essex Hypedocal Outdoor Wellbeing Hyperlocal Ru51ic Recovery Tudwick Foundation Waitrose 3,630 12.5791 (5251 {187} 12,837) {3001 11.1981 1500} {3131 18,438} 11,712 1,051 525 1,300 3,042 10,000 10,000 500 500 1.113 205 9,700 8.802 187 Total r06trl¢ted funds 3,630 6,526 25,867 26.429 21,059 TOTALS 21.243 7. Trusteo Payments During 2022, one of the Charity's Trustees received payments of £Nil12021 Nil) in relation to rent of land for the Charities activities and craft sessions held. Thi5 trustee resed in the 2020 financial year, however the payments for the full financial year have been included. 8. Rolated party transactions No per$on connected wlh the Directors has received or is due to receive any remuneration for the year directly or indirectly from the Company's funds. 9. Going Concom The ¢harity is operating on a going concem basi$. 10. Key Manag•mont Personnel No staff (self employed) have eamed more than £60,000 during the year.

GREENPATH VENTURES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 I report on the accounts of Greenpath Ventures for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 4 to 7. Respective responsibilities of trustee3 and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011 (rhe Act) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Chartties Act, To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act, and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounls. Independent examiner's ststsment In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fail view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I 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. Shelley-marie Rudling FMA4T A4TQB for and on behalf f: Community360 Winsley's House, High Street, Col¢hester, Esse

GREENPATH VENTURES Charity number 1124202 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022 COMMUNITY