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← Friends Of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date Charity name: Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Charity registration number: 1125221

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 1.
to promote for the benefit of the
public the conservation, protection and
improvement of the physical and natural
environment of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
(PPNR) by promoting biological diversity.
2.
to advance the education of the
public in the conservation, protection, and
improvement of the physical and natural
environment.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17,
1.18 and
1.19		 FPPNR is involved in a range of activities
which further its objectives. The activities
can be broadly classified as:
•enhancement of habitat and creation of
new habitat for wildlife through funding
and volunteer action
•action to achieve expansion of PPNR
•engagement with planning issues which
have the potential to impact on PPNR
•support for wildlife monitoring on PPNR
by volunteers
•enhancement of visitor facilities through
funding and volunteer action
•running public events and promoting
PPNR and its wildlife
•enhancement of the ‘visitor experience’
through support for the Visitor Centre
Volunteers Scheme and running the
Group Visit programme
•support for informal and formal
educational activities
•provision of information about PPNR
through publications and the PPNR’s
website
FPPNR engaged in all of these activities
during 2023 and this would not have been
possible without the support of the
membership of FPPNR, the active
volunteers (ca.110 in 2023) and PPNR’s
many other supporters.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm 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, “Charities and Public
Benefit”. The guidance was considered in
determining and planning the activities
noted above, at BoT meetings and at
meetings of the Management Groups.
FPPNR delivers this public benefit through
the range of activities noted above. PPNR
is open to everyone at all times, so each
visitor benefits from the activities of FPPNR
to improve the range and quantity of wildlife
which visitors might see during their time
on PPNR. Equally relevant to this goal are
efforts to expand PPNR and support of
wildlife monitoring. Likewise, work to
achieve a favourable ‘visitor experience’,
the availability of appropriate and
welcoming visitor facilities and a range of
events to enable the public to better enjoy
PPNR’s wildlife are of direct benefit to the
visiting public. An important measure of the
extent of the public benefit deriving from
FPPNR’s activities is the number of visitors
to PPNR. The total number of visits in 2023
is estimated to be in excess of 120,000.
Good access for those with mobility
problems is a feature of PPNR, with a high
proportion of the nature trails being
accessible using mobility aids.

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Funds raised by FPPNR are invested into
PPNR to achieve the purposes of the
charity in the form of grants to the
managing agency.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 About 110 active volunteers supported
PPNR and its managing agency,
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) CS,
donating time equivalent to around four full
time workers.
FPPNR helps to recruit volunteers and
supports their activities through provision of
materials, information, advice and
encouragement, and organisational
services. Volunteer activities range
through staffing the Visitor Centre,
provisioning the Visitor Centre, habitat
management, improvement of visitor
facilities, organising and running events,
leading guided walks, publicity and
promotion, administration, advocacy,
planning and wildlife monitoring.
Other Contributions from members and
supporters
Without the support of its members and the
enthusiasm and energy of its volunteers,
FPPNR would not be able to achieve its
aims.
After several years with no increase in
membership fees, the charity was barely
breaking even on membership after printing
and postage costs. The trustees decide to
double membership fees from £4 to £8 per
year (for individual members). As a
consequence, membership fell from 2,294
on 1st January 2023 to 1,866 on 31st
December 2023. However, income from
membership fees increased from £9,052 in
2022 to £14,184 in 2023 (excluding Gift
Aid).
Members receive a newsletter; four
editions of which were published in 2023.

Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Habitat enhancement
FPPNR ran 23 volunteer work parties on
Sundays and Thursdays during 2023.
Habitat management was carried out on
PPNR and in Little Paxton Quarry. The
main activities undertaken by volunteers
were generating habitat for the summer
migrant birds, maintaining survey routes,
completion of sand martin nest boxes,
installation of kingfisher nest boxes and
cutting specialist areas for invertebrate
habitat. Some of this work is visible from
the footpaths through the site and can be
appreciated by the public.
FPPNR is grateful to Aggregate Industries
(AI), operators of Little Paxton Quarry, for
their support and to HDC CS for staff
involvement and equipment.
FPPNR continued to work with AI to
enhance the quality of the wildlife habitat
which has been created within the
company’s quarry. These areas will be part
of the planned extension to PPNR (see
below).

Action to achieve expansion of PPNR In October 2007, agreements were signed between AI, landowners, Cambridgeshire County Council and HDC for a phased extension to PPNR increasing the size of PPNR by 3.7 times to ca. 700 acres. FPPNR had played a central role in achieving this outcome, being involved with planning, advocacy, negotiations, and provision of habitat management expertise throughout the development period. During 2023, FPPNR continued to work in partnership with AI and HDC (as the future managing agency for the extension to PPNR) to enhance habitat in those parts of the quarry which will become part of PPNR in the near future (as described above). The planned extension to PPNR was delayed as quarrying activities were suspended for a number of years. The quarry reopened in January 2016 and extraction commenced in April 2016. FPPNR have held regular meetings with AI and were involved in producing an updated environmental management plan for the quarry. The first phases of the extension were expected to be incorporated into PPNR in 2019, unfortunately this was not achieved due to delays with the completion of the necessary legal formalities, although the contractors appointed by AI commenced restoration works in April 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in further delays. The first phases are now expected to be incorporated into PPNR in 2024 with full completion by 2029. Future management of PPNR FPPNR started a dialogue in 2013 with HDC, as managing agency for PPNR, to consider the long-term future of PPNR. This was prompted by the fast-changing funding situation for local authorities. HDC appointed consultants in 2018 to produce a report on investment options for the future of PPNR. Actions from this report are ongoing and a restructuring within the council affecting PPNR is due to be implemented in 2024.

During 2023 FPPNR continued to work with AI, HDC and the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire (WTBCN) to implement the management plan for the extended PPNR covering the period 2017-2027. Support for wildlife monitoring FPPNR organised the annual Breeding Bird Survey (in its 26[th] year and involving 30+ volunteers). The survey is designed to monitor breeding bird success and thus inform habitat management. Analysis and reporting of the results were carried out by a FPPNR volunteer. The FPPNR Wildlife Survey Group continued to gather data on a wide range of Taxa at PPNR during 2023 recording species at sites throughout PPNR. Specialist surveys for Fungi, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Bats, small mammals using traps and large mammals using trail cameras. These results are routinely made available to those planning habitat management on PPNR and in AI’s quarry and to the iRecord data recording system. FPPNR again supported British Trust for Ornithology volunteer bird ringers in their operation of a ‘Constant Effort Site’ on PPNR by habitat management in the ringing area. The results of these studies are of direct use in planning habitat management on PPNR and are of key importance in national estimates of the abundance and breeding success of small passerines. The national Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) has been carried out by a team of volunteers at PPNR for several decades, giving a long-running and useful data set. FPPNR supports the survey by recruiting volunteers and facilitating site visits.

These activities enabled FPPNR to produce a report for 2023 on the bird and wildlife of PPNR which is available on the PPNR website.

During 2023 a number of projects were financed by the Friends including

Enhancement of visitor facilities
Some of the major expenditure projects
from 2022 continued into 2023 without
significant further funding.
The other significant funding was £11,000
to upgrade the pedestrian path from the
Moorings Meadow to the boundary of the
Reserve.
Other items of expenditure included:
•
FPPNR rents three moorings on the
River Great Ouse from HDC, for the
exclusive use of visitors to PPNR as
a ‘River Viewpoint’ (£1.4k in 2022).
•
The network of benches scattered
along PPNR’s nature trails was
maintained.
•
Bird feeders at the Visitor Centre
and at a bird hide on PPNR are
maintained by FPPNR, at an
estimated cost of £400 pa.
Funding of apprenticeship
In 2022, the trustees agreed to fund a 30-
month, level 4 Countryside Ranger
apprenticeship, managed by
Huntingdonshire District Council. The cost
to the charity over the full period is
approximately £50,000. The apprentice is
based on the Reserve and contributes to all
aspects of its management, including
staffing the visitor centre, practical habitat
conservation and wildlife record-keeping.
The trustees are actively engaged in
monitoring the work of the apprentice. The
apprenticeship started on 1stJanuary 2023.
Running public events and promoting
PPNR and its wildlife
FPPNR ran a range of events in 2023.
These included monthly guided walks, talks
on a range of wildlife topics, wildlife
watching events and a photography
competition. All were open to the public.
In July 2023 we organised a Dragonfly and
Butterfly Day, with guided walks, and
featuring an activity stand run by a
representative of the British Dragonfly
Society.
Enhancement of the ‘visitor experience’
FPPNR supports the volunteers in their role
of keeping the Visitor Centre open and
providing a friendly and informative

welcome to visitors. Following the Covidenforced closure of the Visitor Centre in 2020 and 2021, we took the opportunity to reorganise the Centre to improve the visitor experience. FPPNR provide refreshments and the opportunity for visitors to purchase a limited selection of conservation-related goods ( e.g. bird seed and feeders, wildlife identification guides, nest boxes, etc.). Their main role, however, is to make visits to PPNR as enjoyable as possible through friendly interaction and sharing their knowledge of PPNR and its wildlife. Support from FPPNR is provided through volunteer contributions to the administration of the Visitor Centre Volunteers Scheme, funding improvements to the Visitor Centre, provision of free hot drinks to volunteers on duty and special events for participants in the Scheme. FPPNR facilitates visits by organised groups to PPNR. Group visits are booked to ensure they can be accommodated, Visitor Centre facilities and parking are guaranteed, and a leader is offered for a guided walk. Participants are invited to give a small donation in return for this service. Support for informal and formal educational activities PPNR’s Environmental Education Centre (EEC), run by the WTBCN, is used for both formal and informal education for a wide range of age groups. Around 4,000 participants use the Centre each year, including classes from many schools in the local area, and public ‘drop-in’ sessions during the school holidays. The Trust’s “Little Bugs Club” for pre-school children, Wildlife Watch Group for children of ages from ca. 5 years to 11 years and “Greenwatch” group for teenagers are important contributions to wildlife education. Although not directly involved in the work with children, FPPNR continues to support this project because it makes a substantial contribution to delivering objective 2 for the Charity. Cooperation is ensured by the WTBCN’s EEC Manager being a member of the FPPNR’s Events Team and Members and Visitors Group. Provision of information about PPNR FPPNR’s website, www.paxton-pits.org.uk, is designed and maintained by one of our trustees. The site aims to report developments, provide a resource for

information about PPNR, its history and future plans, and to keep visitors to the site up to date with latest wildlife sightings. PPNR is listed on Trip Advisor as the number one attraction in the St Neots area. A monthly MailChimp 'What's Around' is sent to members.

FPPNR and the Rangers attempt to keep PPNR and the activities on offer in the public eye through regular reporting to the local media.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 During 2023 the charity was able to fund a
number of projects which resulted in a
deficit of £59,628.
The charity remains in a strong financial
position to achieve its purposes and to
meet future challenges.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to explain why
FPPNR holds Financial Reserves and so
demonstrate that the Charity’s finances are
managed in a responsible way to allow for
planned and unplanned funding
requirements. It is written against the
background that Charity Law requires any
income received by a charity to be spent
within a reasonable period of receipt.
Trustees must, therefore, be able to justify
the holding of income as Reserves.
Definition
Financial Reserves are those parts of a
charity's unrestricted funds which are freely
available to be spent on any of the charity's
purposes.
Policy
FPPNR has elected to divide its Financial
Reserves into two elements:
•
accumulated over time to pay for
planned major projects which
cannot be funded from a single
year’s income.
•
set aside to cover unexpected and
unplanned events.
FPPNR has an overriding Financial Policy
not to make any financial commitment for
which it does not have sufficient funds.
Planned Projects.
PPNR is being developed under a rolling
management plan which includes periodic,
major projects to restore gravel workings to
a condition suitable for both wildlife and
public access. These projects cannot be
funded from any single year’s income and
thus money is set aside year on year. The
size of the Financial Reserve will be
calculated on the basis of expected income
and the planned date for the particular
project. It will be reviewed regularly and, in
any event, not less than once per year.
Where possible these Financial Reserves
will be placed in risk-free, short-term,
interest-earning bank accounts. The
reason(s) for, and size of, this Financial
Reserve will be explained at every AGM.
Unexpected and Unplanned Events.
It is prudent financial management to allow
for unforeseen emergencies or other
unexpected needs for funds. Examples
include: an unexpected large repair bill, an
urgent, unanticipated project or a situation
when funds might be needed to give the
Trustees time to take action if income falls
markedly below expectations. This
Financial Reserve has been set at £10,000
to be held in an instant access bank
account. This sum is reviewed annually and
the reason for, and size of, this Financial
Reserve will be explained at every AGM.
Implementation of the Policy
The Treasurer will normally provide
Trustees with a monthly report of income
and expenditure, a list of all planned
financial commitments and an assessment
of the net income against expectations. The
report will show current balances and
calculate the funds available for planned
future projects. The Board of Trustees will
formally review the financial position at
each of its meetings.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually, prior
to the AGM.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £233,974
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Receipts and payments
Income available for application to
FPPNR’s charitable objects arises from
four main sources: membership
subscriptions, donations, events, and sales
of goods. In 2023, these sources generated
£14184 (subscriptions), £16630 (donations,
grants, Gift Aid), and £29171 (surplus on
refreshments and sales). We also received
£110 in bequests.The Kingfisher Lottery
Club, launched during 2013, generated a
net income of £3035 in 2023.
Expenditure on FPPNR’s charitable objects
totalled £87887 in 2023. A new, additional
expenditure was the funding of the
apprenticeship (see above) at a cost of
£20012. Servicing the membership,
stationery, printing, insurance, etc.,
amounted to £13374, although much of this
expenditure underpinned delivery of the
charitable objects. After allowance for
expenditure on refreshments and sales,
funds applied to the charitable objects and
administration costs, a deficit of £59628
resulted.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Risk management
Throughout its 27 years of operation,
FPPNR has developed policies and
procedures which have enabled it to further
its objectives while minimising risks to the
organisation’s finances and reputation. A
central principle has been to only undertake
activities/projects in pursuit of FPPNR’s
objectives which could be comfortably
funded from the current funds available in
the FPPNR bank accounts. This, together
with the relatively simple (and low risk)
operations of the organisation, has enabled
FPPNR to steadily expand its activities and
reputation in the community. This approach
was continued throughout 2023. Income
was mainly derived from four sources:
membership subscriptions, donations, and
sales of goods compatible with the primary
purpose of FPPNR. No staff were
employed, and the owned property was
minimal – mainly tools for habitat
management and some items of shop
equipment and stock. A formal Risk
Assessment covering Compliance, Law
and Regulation; Funds; Property; Liability
and Reputation was adopted in January
2013 and is reviewed annually.
Other ManagementFPPNR’s finances are
managed directly by the BoT. The
Treasurer reports on the current financial
position at each of the BoT meetings.
The Treasurer is authorised to pay costs
incurred through the routine and recurring
activities of FPPNR (_e.g._refreshments, bird
seed and other sales goods, postage,

stationery, fees for visiting speakers, events, etc.). All non-routine expenditure was sanctioned by the BoT and funds for larger projects were considered on the basis of written proposals. All cheques were signed by two of six authorised signatories. Independently examined accounts for 2023 were adopted at the AGM on 13[th] March 2024.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
(FPPNR) was formed through adoption of a
Constitution at its first Annual General
Meeting (AGM) on 9th May 1995.
Substantial amendments to the Constitution
were adopted at its 12th AGM on 23rd
February 2007, prior to FPPNR becoming a
charity registered in England and Wales on
28th July 2008
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 FPPNR is an Association consisting of
1866 members (as of 31st December 2023)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees, including the Officers (Chairman,
Secretary and Treasurer), are elected
annually at the AGM (March). One Trustee
is appointed by the Managing Agency for
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (PPNR),i.e.
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC).
There can be no fewer than three Trustees
and no more than 14 Trustees (including
the Officers). If the number of Trustees is
less than 14, the Trustees may also appoint
any person who is willing to act as a
Trustee. All Trustees (including Officers)
must retire at the next AGM after his or her
appointment but shall be eligible for re-
election at that AGM.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Trustee Induction and Training
New Trustees are provided with a selection
of Charity Commission guidance and
information literature and are engaged in
wide ranging discussions with the
Chairman of the Trustees and other
Trustees. The purpose of these discussions
is to enable new Trustees to explore the
breadth of activity of FPPNR and to better
understand the role expected of them. Most
Trustees are members of at least one of
the two Management Groups, and this
enhances their knowledge of the
organisation. Eleven of the Trustees who
had served during 2022 were re-elected at
the AGM in 2023.
Trustees – voluntary role
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and
received no remuneration or other benefits
during 2023.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Organisation
The Board of Trustees (BoT) is required to
meet at least quarterly; Four meetings were
held in 2023. The BoT is supported by two
Management Groups, the Members and
Visitors Group (MVG) and the Conservation
and Volunteers Group (CVG). The
Management Groups are chaired by
Trustees or non-Trustee members of
FPPNR and are composed of Trustees and
members of FPPNR with particular
expertise or experience. In accordance with
Clause 29 of the Constitution, the BoT has
approved Rules which, together with
additional protocols/guidance, set out the
responsibilities and procedures for the BoT
and the Management Groups. It follows
from Clause 29 (5) that the Rules made by
the BoT only concern matters which are
additional to, or derived from, those
governed by the Constitution. Each
Management Group has clearly defined
responsibilities for progressing particular
areas of FPPNR’s activities. The BoT
receives reports and recommendations
from the Management Groups at each of its
meetings, determines policies and has
responsibility for the good governance of
the charity and ensuring that all FPPNR
activities are compatible with its charitable
objectives. In its role as voluntary support
group for PPNR, FPPNR sets a high
priority on maintenance of good
communications between Trustees/
Management Group members and
volunteers on the one hand, and HDC
Countryside Services (HDC CS) staff on
the other. This is facilitated through
appointment of one of the Trustees by HDC
CS and by the almost daily contact
between some Trustees and HDC CS staff.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Other name the charity uses FPPNR
Registered charity number 1125221
Charity’s principal address Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Visitor Centre
High Street
Little Paxton
St Neots
PE19 6ET

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
Trevor Gunton Resigned 19/3/23
Matt Hall Resigned 16/9/23 Huntingdonshire District
Council as the Managing
Agency for Paxton Pits
Nature Reserve
Martin Runchman Members at AGM
Mike Thomas Members at AGM
David Wilson Members at AGM
Sophie Baker Members at AGM
Alison Inwood Treasurer until
1/3/23		 Members at AGM
Mike Anderson-
Brown		 Chairman Members at AGM
Ian Crosby Secretary Members at AGM
Neal Parkin Members at AGM
Rita Brooke Treasurer from
1/3/23		 Appointed 1/3/23 Members at AGM
Sian Therese Appointed 1/3/23 Members at AGM

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
None
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets		 None

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) xxxx Ian Crosby Full name(s) Michael Anderson-Brown Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) Date xxx

Charity Name No (if any) Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve 11252211 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2023 31/12/2023

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
53,076
16,627
110
4,910
14,184
3,828
92,736
-
-
-
92,736
1,875
2,919
87,887
1,665
7,873
918
23,905
20,012
5,311
152,364
-
-
-
152,364
- 59,628
-
292,931
233,303		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
53,076
16,627
110
4,910
14,184
-
-
3,828
-
92,736
-
-
-
92,736
1,875
2,919
87,887
1,665
7,873
918
23,905
20,012
5,311
-
152,364
-
-
-
152,364
- 59,628		 Last year
to the nearest £
VC & Bird Food Sales 53,076 39,457
Donations & Gift Aid 16,627 12,478
Bequests 110 1,234
LotteryMembership 4,910 4,942
MembershipFees 14,184 9,052
Prior Year Adjustment -
Events
Bank Interest 3,828 242
-
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 92,736 67,405
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
-
 -
~~Sub total~~ - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
67,405
LotteryPrizes 1,875 1,450
Admin & Computing 2,919 1,605
Conservation & Projects 87,887 51,754
VC Card Services 1,665 1,186
StationeryPrinting& Post 7,873 4,294
Banking& Insurance 918 1,030
Visitor Centre Purchases 23,905 14,270
Apprentice 20,012 -
Visitor Centre Enhancements 5,311
PettyCash/Stock variation -
**Sub total ** 152,364 75,589
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
75,589
- 59,628 - - - 59,628 - 8,184
- - - - -
292,931 - - 292,931 301,115
233,303 - - 233,303 292,931

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

31/10/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Accounts Payable
Details
Details
Cash at Bank
Stock Till & Petty Cash
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Prepayments
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
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Michael Anderson-Brown		 Endowment
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Michael Thomas
Michael Anderson-Brown

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

31/10/2024

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity no (rf any) 1125221 Set out on pages 1 and 2 of Fonn CC16a I rewi to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 31 As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 {-the Aci.). Re$ponsibilitles and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applioable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's 5tatem•nt come to my attention in connection with the examination vthich gives me cause to believe Ihat in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not Gomply with the applicable requirements conceming the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is rK>t a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conr)edion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 6 March 2024 Name: David Stephen Jones FCA Relevant professional qualifiGation{sl or body (If any): Fellow of The Instrtute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: 6 Murrell Close. Sl Neots. Cambndgeshire, PE19 1 LN IER Oct 2018