London Parks and Green Spaces Forum
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES, AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2023-24
Registered Company No: 8561415 (England & Wales)
Registered Charity No: 1156063

London Parks and Green Spaces Forum
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page Number
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
5-13
Independent Examinerfs Report
14
Statement of Financial Activities
15
Balance Sheet
16-17
Notes to the Accounts
18-24
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Trading Name
Parks for London
Registered Company number
8561415
Registered Charity number
1156063
Registered office
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield
ENI 4RQ
Correspondence address
Parks for London
PO Box 77664
London
SE6 9RQ
Chief Executive
Tony Leach
President
Mike Fitt OBE
Directors and Trustees
Nigel Thorne (Chair)
Chloe Kane (Vice Chair)
Bernie Watson {Honorary Treasurer)
Kate Brown
Natalie Daniels
Ulrika Hogberg
Oliver Jones
Dr lan Mell
Dolly Oladini
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Independent Examiner
Olayinka Tomori
Longmeade Consult Limited
The Old Rectory
Springhead Road
Northfleet. Kent
DAII 8HN
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4JQ
Shawbrook Bank Limited
Lutea House, Warley Hill Business Park
The Drive
Great Warley
Essex
CM13 3BE
Website
htt
arksforlondon.or
Microsite
rdl ivi London microsite
Linktree
Twitter
.' liforlondon
Instagram
Park%lDrLondon
Linkedln
Parks for London
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The trustees. who are also directors of the Charity. present their report with the financial statements of
the Charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act
2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {Second
edition effective l January 2019).
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
London Parks and Green Spaces Forum ("the Charitw.) is a company limited by guarantee and a
registered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Charity trade5 as
Parks for London.
The Charity has adopted the Charity Code of Governance for smaller charities. Each of the seven
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principles are addressed by the Board in rotation. During the year ended 31 March 2024, trustees
discussed the following principles: Decision making, risk and control. Leadership. Board
effectiveness; and Integrity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Board of trustees is made up of a minimum of five and a maximum of fifteen trustees. As of
31st March 2024, there were nine trustees.
Induction, trainingp and on*oing support of trustees
New trustees undergo an induction programme to brief them on their obligations under charity
and company law and the Charit¢s governing document5 being the Memorandum and Articles of
Association. Trustees are made aware of the Charit￿5 decision-making proce55es and its financial
performance. and provided with resources including the NCVO trustee guide. Parks for London
Trustee induction pack and copies of the current annual report and business plan. The Company
Secretary and Chair act as a source of information and guidance.
Trustees are offered training and personal development opportunities during their tenure. A
trustee skills audit was conducted in 2021 and updated in 2022 for new trustees, which help assess
training needs and inform future appointments.
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Organi5ational structure
The Board of Trustees governs the Charity. The Board meets every three months in March, June
(combined with a strategic review session), september and December.
The Board takes strategic responsibility for the Charity whilst day-to-day running of the Charity is
the responsibility of the Chief Executive.
Related parties
The trustees confirm that there were no transactions with related parties during the year.
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 or error.
The trustees review new and significant risks that the Charity might face at each quarterly Board
meetin& additionally the assessment and management of risk is integrated into the annual
strategic and business planning process. The Board comprehensively reviewed the risk register in
June 2024 following the Chari
Governance Code Princi
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guidance.
The Charity's main income is derived from annual voluntary partnership contributions from its
supporters. we therefore endeavour to deliver a high quality, flexible, and valuable service, and
our performance is measured annually. This is especially important against a backdrop of
budgetary pressures faced by local authorities and a competitive charity market.
To improve financial planning, reporting, and forecasting the Charity has introduced QuickBooks
and the CRM system adopted in 2022 is invaluable to keep up to date with supporters and
stakeholders.
OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011
to have due regard to the Charity Commissions, general guidance on public benefit and that the
activities carried out by the Charity during the period were all undertaken to further the Charity's
objects. A detailed explanation 15 given under Activitie5 and Achievements below.
Objectlves
The Charity was set up with the following objects:
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure
time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the
conditions of life of the public by the improvement ofparks and green open spaces
in Greater London. In furtheronce of this, the charity will provide an umbrella
group for other interested orgonisations.
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Artivities and Achievements
During 2023/24 we continued to support the owners and managers of London's publicly accessible
green and open spaces, bringing them together to inspire, engage, inform, and celebrate their work.
We delivered four key events, in addition to our regular strategic and operational network meetings,
to share good practice, and help our supporters meet the challenges presented by climate change,
budgetary pressures. capacity, procurement. and recruitment issues.
Good practice
In April 2023, we were funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to arrange and lead an updating
session on Biodiversity Net Gain and Local Nature Recovery Strategies and Plans, which was kindly
hosted by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. The event was well attended, and formal feedback
shows it was highly regarded by attendees. A post event toolkit wa5 produced to aid and share
learning.
In July 2023 we convened two events kindly hosted by the London Legacy Development Corporation,
by the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The first explored managing grass and grasslands in an urban
setting, through a series of presentations, which are now available as a learning resource on our
website. This was followed by the launch of the Good Parks for London 2023 report, bringing together
10 exemplar case studies around the theme of place-keeping. The report launch was sponsored by GL
Hearn, part of WSP.
In December 2023 we ran a joint event at Lambeth Town Hall, with Keep Britain Tidy, to launch the
new edition of our Green Space Quality Manual, followed by the annual Green Flag judges debrief.
The Manual is designed to help owners and managers of green spaces of any size, define, develop, and
refine their maintenance quality objectives. as well as monitor improvements. effectiveness, and
performance over time. It is freely available to supporters and is attracting significant interest both in
and beyond London.
Partnership working
We continued to work closely with sector partners including the London Friends of Green Spaces
Network, London Green Space skills Hub, CPRE London, London Tree Officers Association, the
Horticulture and Landscape Apprenticeship Trailblazer group, the Amenity Forum, the GLA, London
Sport, National Park City, the Midlands Park Forum, The London Parks Benchmarking Group, and the
More Natural Capital Coalition.
Networks
The Heads of Park Services network met four times in the year, and provided a valuable forum
for round table discussions, information sharing. and troubleshooting. Topics covered included
Nature Recovery Strategies. Level 5 horticulture apprenticeships, and asset management.
Presentations were given from Activexchange on movement data, Swing Fitness, London Sport,
and Pollinating London Together. These meetings continue to be well attended and most London
boroughs are represented.
The newly formed Independent Green Space Managers Network met three times and covered a
range of tOPiC5 including pollinator friendly planting, green social prescribing, using data to
enable better green space decision making, and activating spaces for sport and leisure.
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Actlvities and Achievements
Our Women's Safety Action Group, which has over 30 members, met twice online, with presentations
from Make Space for Girls and Gojauntly. The Group developed a draft Environmental Visual
Evaluation template which is being tested before its review and launch later in 2024.
Advice
Parks for London provided advice to the following organisations and projects during the period:
Camden and Islington's Highways Greening Programme Board; EFRA'S Inquiry on urban green spaces;
EFRA's commissioned research on pest, weed and disease management across the UK Amenity Sector:
Bloomberg'5 work to support the City of Brat151ava. to improve the management of their parks and
green spaces; the Elms for London Committee; the All England Lawn Tennis Club, and the Future
Gardeners programme. In addition, we also delivered a lecture to Kew Diploma final year students.
Parks for London were represented at various meetings and events throughout the year, highlights
included.. The Royal Parks Guild's apprentice's discovery day, at Hampton Court Palace; the London
Sport Awards; the Royal Parks Winter Reception, the London Tree and Woodland Awards, London
Parks and Gardens Trust Reception, Jubilee Gardens Summer Party, and the Canal & River Trust 10
Year Celebration.
Communications
The quality, range, and methods of communications continued to evolve and improve in line with our
communications strategy and plan. This year we set up the Parks for London microsite to highlight
latest content and resources and make them more immediately accessible.
Our website is a key resource for supporters and work to improve and refine it is ongoing. This year
saw significant interest in the jobs board and funding page. with over 5,000 combined visits.
Followers on our key social media platform Linkedln, grew by nearly 40% to over 1,000. followers on X
and Instagram asso grew to 3,406 and 992 respectively.
Our regular communications outputs include bimonthly e-newsletters, funding updates, and thought
leadership pieces, as well as posts across all social media platforms.
Research
Our Researcher in Residence contributed to Linkedln blogs to stimulate conversations between
individuals working in research, policy, and practice. enabling the charity to provide thought leadership
and direction to supporters.
Development
With an increased development function, we have actively engaged and supported new audiences,
such as non-local authority landowners and managers. through the Independent Green Space
Managers Network. This has supported the sustainability and resilience of the charity, by bringing on
board new supporters, including Jubilee Gardens, Chiswick House. Gunnersbury Park, and Dukes
Meadow Trust.
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We have continued our work on training and skills. supporting both the Mayor of London's Green
Space Skills Hub, in which we are a partner, and via other sector partnerships such as the Horticulture
and Landscape Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group, and Chartered Institute of Horticulture's education
and training committee. We also co-delivered a report with the London Tree Officers Association
looking at the skills, capacity. and recruitment challenges faced by those working with trees and
woodland in Greater London. This piece of work was funded by the GLA and National Lottery Heritage
Fund 'Trees Call to Action, fund.
We focused on delivering the current three-year business plan adopted in 2023, by better articulating
the range and breadth of the product5 and services we offer under key thematic areas, with key
activities and initiatives articulated as the golden threads that link these together.
The business plan. and accompanying sustainability/income diversification action plan, are helping
develop Parks for London's resilience. Currently 94% of our income is derived from voluntary
partnership contributions from supporters, including the GLA. to whom we are immensely thankful.
We are also grateful to, the London Borough of Camden for providing meeting rooms for our face-to-
face monthly team meetings. GL Hearn, for sponsoring the Good Parks for London report, and the
organisations that have provided us with pro bono spaces or catering for events and meetings.
Evaluatlon
Parks for London recognises the importance of monitoring and evaluating its, work on an ongoin8 basis
and has been working closely with independent evaluators JB Research and DC Research over this
period, following up on their 2022123 report into Parks for London's impact and effectivene5S.
The 2023 report, one of three, was designed to set a baseline from which future evaluation and impact
monitoring can be based off. Headline results included:
94% of respondents found Parks for London's support quite or very useful
96Yo of respondents found that Parks for London's content is quite or very relevant
88% of respondents gave Parks for London a quality rating of 7 out of 10 or more
Encouragingly 62 per cent of respondents reflected on an increase in quality in Parks for London'5
support and activities since they first engaged with the Charity, further reinforcing the value of the
increased and sustained investment in the organisation through the capacity building grant.
The findings of the follow-up survey. undertaken for 2023, are due to be published in June 2024.
The future
As Parks for London enters its second decade, we will continue to adapt, refine, and develop the range
and breadth of our offer in response to supporter feedback and the annual impact report.
The need for greater protection and enhancement of green infrastructure for people and wildlife will
remain high on many political agendas because of the challenges of climate change to urban areas like
London.
The re-election of Sadiq Khan as Mayor of London for a third term of office is likely to sustain the
momentum of support for the provision and protection of green space for local authorities through the
London Plan and Environment Plan. The next year could see a change in national government which
will lead to changes in some aspects of environmental policy, local government funding and
appointment of new Ministers responsible for environment, skills. and other services.
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The implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain and Nature Recovery Strategies and Plans will lead to
some changes in the way that green spaces and infrastructure are provided, funded, designed,
managed, and maintained. These changes will call for greater cross-sectoral collaboration and
leadership.
Many landowners and managers will need support for the preparation and implementation of
these changes. We will continue to influence. convene. and speak out on behalf of the sector to
help our supporters understand. adapt, and initiate strategies and plan5 to achieve these goals.
We are a150 exploring how we can better collaborate with cities across the UK and Europe, around
research and development, whilst the governance of London's green spaces is unique compared to
other cities the issues facing green space provision, design. management, and maintenance are
common to most cities both nationally and internationally.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023-24
Green Space Quality Manual New Edition
We launched the 2024 edition of our Green Space Quality Manual with new
sections and covering more landscape elements. Supporting land managers to
improve quality.
Bringing the Green Space Sector Together
We set up a new Network bringing independent green space owners and
managers together, to share expertise. inspire, learn from. and find solutions to
shared challenges.
Green Space Events
We run several events during the year including managing grass and grasslands.
and exploring the impact of policy drivers: biodiversity net gain and local nature
recovery strategies.
London Tree 3nd Woodland Skills Survey Report
In collaboration with the London Tree Officers Association, we published
rindings from the skills survey, highlighting challenges faced by professionals in
the sector, in the areas of skills, recruitment and retention.
Good Parks for London report
We launched the 2023 report focusing on place-keeping bringing together 10
exemplar case studies.
Women and girls, safety in parks
We produced an environmental visual audit for green space managers to trial with
community groups to explore ways of making parks and green spaces safter for
women and girls.
Lobbying for more investment in parks
We wrote to Council Chief Executives and cabinet members highlighting the case
for greater investment in London's parks and green spaces.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Results for the year
As described above, the trustees undertook activities during the year in accordance with its
charitable objectives, which generated a general funds net expenditure of £43,656 (2023: net
income of £12,714) and restricted fund net expenditure of £5,177 {2023: net expenditure of
£60,545). These resulted in general funds of £57,236 and restricted funds of £10,000 carried
forward into the next financial year.
Principal funding sources
The principal sources of unrestricted funding during the year were Partnership Contributions, and
27 London or Royal Boroughs supported the Charity, in addition to major and independent
landowners and managers, housing associations, ground maintenance contractors, a training
provider, and other green space sector bodies. Furthermore, the Trustees are pleased to report
that four new independent landowners, and one grounds maintenance contractor joined the Parks
for London community. The Trustees are very grateful to all the organisations who support us, a
full list of which can be found on our website
Total Partnership Contributions in the year
were £178,125 (2023: £139,100).
Reserves policy
The trustees of the Charity review the reserves policy of the Charity each year in June. The Board
has agreed to hold unrestricted general funds covering between three- and six-months, planned
core expenditure and statutory redundancy costs, which equates to: £80.100 to £135,000. as of
June 2024. The fund amounts to £57,236 {2023: £100,892).
Funds in deficit
There are no funds in deficit.
Investment policy and objectives
The trustees have the authority to invest the charity's assets as they deem fit. Deposits not
immediately required in current accounts of £40.000 are held with Shawbrook Bank Limited. The
account generated income of £479 (2023: £362).
Funds held as custodian for others
The Charity held funds within this year for the London Parks Benchmarking Group, these being
annual membership fees collected on their behalf, for the year ended 31st March 2024, fees
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totalling £5,050 were received. At the LPBG AGM held on 26 April 2024, their committee agreed
that these funds would be donated to the Charity in full for its own charitable purposes.
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also directors of London Parks and Green Spaces Forum for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees, and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable
company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,"
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show
and explain the charitable companws transactions and disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Approved by the Trustees on 25 June 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Nigel Thorne (Chair & Trustee)
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES
FORUM
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charitws trustees of the charitable company (and its Directors for the purposes of company law)
you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the
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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirement5 of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 [applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (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 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Olayinka Tomori ACA DChA
Longmeade Consult Ltd
The Old Rectory
Springhead Road
Northfleet
Kent. DAII 8HN
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. 2024
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM:
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Isee note 9)
2023-24
Total
Funds
2022-23
Total
Funds
Investment Income (see note 2)
Partnership Contributions (see note
3)
Other charitable income
GLA Centre for Excellence Grant
Trees Call to Action Grant
Gifts in kind
TOTAL INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS
479
178.125
479
178,125
362
139, 100
8,437
8.437
3,784
75,000
3,750
6,470
228.466
2.487
3,763
6,250
189.528
3,763
193,291
Charitable activities (see note 4)
233,184
8,940
242,124
276,297
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
233.184
242.124
276,297
Net Income/(Expenditure) before
transfers
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward:
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(43,656)
{5.177)
{48,833)
(47,831)
100,892
57,236
15.177
10,000
116,069
67,236
163.900
116.069
All activities are continuing.
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
There are no recognised gains or losses other than those shown above in the Statement of Financial
Activities.
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Company Number: 8561415
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
(note 9)
31.03.24
Total
Funds
31.03.23
Total
Fund5
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors (see note 7}
Cash at bank
Sub Total (current assets)
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(See note 8)
NET CURRENT ASSErs
NET ASSETS
26,468
80,659
26,468
90,659
117.127
31,005
138,776
169.781
10,000
49.891
49.891
53.712
57,236
57,236
10,000
10.000
67,236
67.236
116,069
116,069
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS:
GENERAL
RESTRicfED FUNDS:
GRANTS
TOTAL FUNDS
57,236
100,892
10,000
10.000
15,177
116,069
57.236
67,236
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act
2006 for the year ended 31st March 2024
The trustee5 have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for
the year ended 31st 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 true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and 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 Cornpanies Act 2006 relating to financial statements so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Company Number: 8561415
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 25 June 2024 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Thorne
Chair & Trustee
Bernie Watson
Hon. Treasurer & Trustee
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended
Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (Second edition effective l January 2019) and the Companies Att 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical costs or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relev3nt accounting policy notes.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the Charl￿S ability to continue
as a going concern.
The trustees have considered the charit¢s ability to continue as a going concern. Due
consideration has been given to assessing future income and expenditure including cash flow.
The trustees believe that the level of reserves and prudence will ensure the charity will be able
to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Income
All income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled
to the income, receipt is probable, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Gifts in kind are included in income at their estimated monetary value; staff time gifted by third
party organisations is not included in the accounts. Where gifts in kind are received by way of
vouchers, the face value of such vouchers is included in incoming resources.
Expenditure
Expenditu￿ is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs 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.
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance
costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with
regulation and good practice.
Irrecoverable VAT is included with the category of expense to which it relates.
Tanglble fixed assets
The company owns no fixed asset5. Other than laptop computers which are expensed on
acquisition or replacement.
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LONDON PARKS AND GREEN SPACES FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of
the trustees. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside by the Trustees for a specific
purpose.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from
a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due
to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are
normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Pensions
The charity contributes to pensions for its employees. Employees may elect to take their pension
contribution as salary. The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the
contribution payable by the charity and the employee during the year.
Statement of cash flows
As a small charity. the charity is exempt from the requirement to produce a Statement of Cash
Flows.
2023124
2022/23
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank account interest
479
362
PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
Amounts receivable from supporters
178,125
139,100
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024- continued
EXPENDITURE
2023/24
2023/24
General Fund
Grants
(Unrestricted) (Restricted)
2023124
2022123
{Totals)
(Totals)
Charitable Activities:
Staff costs (see note 5}
Consultancy & other fees
Support Costs:
Payroll administration
HR- outsourced service
Travel
Telecoms
Website costs
Office supplies & furniture
Home workers allowance
Meeting costs
Events
Staff accommodation costs
Computer costs (hardware
& software)
IT- outsourced serrfice
Staff training
Insurance
Marketing & Comms
Subscriptions/memberships
Recruitment costs
Sundry costs
203.200
5,177
3.763
208,3T7
3.763
230.153
9,996
792
4,242
2,666
1,566
162
682
1,322
1,013
6,463
878
437
792
4.242
2.666
l.S66
162
846
4,320
2,188
2,068
3,373
893
1,576
4,591
2,730
373
(6}
1,322
1.013
6,463
878
437
744
2.043
897
625
3.355
744
2,043
897
625
3,355
1,764
585
832
49
2,450
764
231,851
764
240.791
6,308
275,089
Governance Costs:
Independent examination
fee
Trustee resources,
training, and
memberships
Annual Return to
Companies House
1,260
1,260
1,140
60
55
13
13
13
1,333
1.333
1.208
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
233.184
242,124
276,297
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EXPENDITURE
Icontinued)
2022123
General Fund
(Unrestricted)
2022123
Grants
(Restrirted)
2022123
(Totals)
2023 COMPARATIVE
Charitable Activities:
Staff costs (see note 5)
Consultancy & other fees
Support Costs:
Payroll administration
HR- outsourced seplice
Travel
Telecoms
Website costs
Office supplies & furniture
Home workers allowance
Meeting costs
Events
Staff accommodation costs
Computer costs (hardware &
software)
IT- outsourced serrfice
Staff training
Insurance
Marketing & Comms
Subscriptions/memberships
Sundry costs
Sub tota15
114,084
116,069
9.996
230.153
9,996
4,320
2,188
2,068
3,373
893
1,576
851
4.320
2.188
2.068
3.373
893
1.576
4,591
2.730
373
3,740
2,730
373
16)
1,764
585
832
49
2.450
441
136,687
1,764
585
832
49
2,450
6,308
275,089
5,867
138.402
Governance Costs:
Independent examination
fee
Trustee resources, training.
and memberships
Annual Return to Companies
Hse
1,140
1,140
55
55
13
13
Sub Totals
1,208
1.208
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
137,895
138,402
276,297
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024- continued
STAFF COSTS
2023124
2022123
Gross wages and salaries
Employerfs National Insurance
Employerfs pension costs
Total
163,161
11.311
33,905
208,377
184,012
13,836
32,305
230.153
The average number of employees in the year was 5 {2023: 6)
No employee had remuneration (excluding employer pension and national insurance
contributions) over £60,000 in the year {2023: None).
The Chief Executive constitutes the key management personnel and received employment
benefits (which consists of salary, and employer pension and national insurance contributions) in
the year, of £76,819 {2023 - £74,943).
TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
No trustees received any remuneration in the year either for their work as trustees or for
providing other services (2023: none).
DEBTORS
2023124
2022123
Partnership contributions and charitable
activities
Grants
Other debtors
Total
26,466
6,000
25,000
26.468
31.005
CREDITORS- AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023124
2022123
Independent examination fee
Staff salaries and expenses
Other taxes and Social Security
Other creditors
Deferred income
Total
1,260
1,010
4,563
13
43,045
49,891
1,140
653
4,215
6,204
41,500
53,712
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Asat
31.03.2023
Income
Expendlture
Asat
31.03.2024
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General funds
100,892
189,528
(233,184)
57,236
100,892
189,528
(233.184)
57,236
RESTRICTED FUNDS
GLA Grant CfE main grant
GLA Urban Forest Plan grant
Trees call to action grant
10.000
5,177
10.000
(5,177)
(3,763)
(8,9401
(242.1241
3,763
3,763
193,291
15,177
116,069
10,000
67,236
TOTAL
Restrlcted Funds
Greater London Authority - Centre for Excellence grant- The grant closed in 2022-23.
Funds have been carried forwards with permission from the Greater London Authority to
cover the final payments to the impact evaluators, due in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Trees Call to Action grant- Parks for London and the London Tree Officers Association
produced and published a report highlighting the findings of the workforce skills survey
conducted in 2022 and funded by the first tranche of the grant. This was the second
st
tranche of funding; the grant was fully expended by the year ended 31 March 2024.
The Urban Forest Plan Grant was fully expended by 31" March 2024, this tied in with work
on the Trees Call to Action grant, and funds were used to offset Parks for London staff time
spent to support this area of work.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024- continued
2023 COMPARATIVE MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
A5at
Income
31.03.2022
Expenditure
Funds
Transfer
Asat
31.03.2023
UNRESTRicfED FUNDS
General funds
88,178 154,621
(137,895)
(4,012)
100,892
88.178 154.621
(137,8951
(4,012)
100,892
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Gifts in kind:
GL Hearn
Camden Council
GLA CfE grant -set up
GLA CfE grant- main
GLA Urban Forest grant
Trees Call to Action grant
2,730
3.740
(2.730)
(3,7401
(33,4131
(95,9361
(833
(1,750>
(138,402)
(276,297)
29,401
40,311
6,010
4,012
65,625
10,000
5.177
1.750
75,722
73.845
163.900 228,466
4,012
15,177
116,069
10. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES12023)
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds INote 91
2022123
Total Funds
Income
Investment Income (see note 2)
Charitable activities
Partnership Contributions (see note 3)
Other charitable income
GLA grants
Trees call to action grant
Gifts in kind
TOTAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
362
362
139,100
3,784
9,375
2,000
139,100
3,784
75,000
3,750
6,470
228.466
65.625
1.750
6,470
73,845
154,621
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities (see note 4)
137,895
138,402
276,297
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
137.895
138.402
276,297
Net Income/(expenditure}
Transfer between funds
Net Movement in Funds
16,726
{4,0121
12,714
(64,557)
4,012
(60,545)
(47.831)
(47,831)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
88,178
1(10,892
75.222
15,177
163,900
116,069
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