Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2022 Period start date To 31[st] March 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Alford Memorial Park
Charity registration number: 1160615
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision and maintenance of the Memorial Park as a place of recreation and relaxation for children of all ages |
| 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 and 1.19 |
The continued maintenance of the Memorial Park open to all for recreation and relaxation and giving primary emphasis to the needs of children of all ages within the area of benefit |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit under Section 17(5) of the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and have paid due regard to it in managing its activities throughout the period of this report |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Working with Alford Town Council in identifying priorities for maintenance of the grounds of the Park and repairing the infrastructure thereof Maintenance and repair of all play equipment Working with our partners East Lindsey District Council and Alford Town Council in regular inspections of play equipment, trees and shrubs and all other Park facilities. Carrying out such work as is required to maintain the high standard of the appearance of the Park and the facilities within it. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity continues to aim to have in reserve such amount as is required to ensure continued operation for up to 2 years together with such sums as would be required to repair or replace vital play equipment if damaged or worn out. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No local government funding other than that used by Alford Town Council for routine care and maintenance of the Park can be expected either for operating expenses or replacement of equipment due to continued central government funding cuts to County and District Councils. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 20,000 |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Model Constitution as filed with the Charity Commission |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | By existing trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Alford Memorial Park |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1160615 |
| Charity’s principal address | Sunset, Alford Road, Willoughby, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9LZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| RichardQuantrell | Chairman | |||
| Philip Henry Wilkinson |
Treasurer | |||
| Susan Wilson | Secretary | |||
| Alan Keith Whitcombe |
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| Cheyney-Anna Bonser |
1stto 23rdApril 2022 | |||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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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) Full name(s) RICHARD QUANTRELL
CHAIRMAN
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
25[th] January 2024
Alford Memorial Park
(Charity Registration 1160615)
Income & Expenditure Account - Year to 31st March 2023
| INCOME Donations Bank Interest Received LESS: EXPENDITURE Bank Charges Surplus for the accounting period Assets Cash in bank Reserves General Reserve B/fwd Add Surplus / (Less Deficit)(See above) Transfer from Memorial Park Trust General Reserve C/fwd Legacy Reserve B/Fwd (Less Deficit)(See above) Transfer from Memorial Park Trust Legacy Reserve C/Fwd Balance Sheet |
2022/23 Actual To 31.03.2023 104.00 29.10 133.10 72.00 72.00 61.10 31.03.2023 20,692.97 631.87 61.10 - 692.97 20,000.00 - - 20,000.00 20,692.97 |
2021/22 Actual To 31.03.2022 144.00 - |
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| 144.00 | ||
| 96.00 | ||
| 96.00 | ||
| 48.00 | ||
| 31.03.2022 20,631.87 |
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| 583.87 48.00 - |
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| 631.87 | ||
| 20,000.00 - - |
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| 20,000.00 | ||
| 20,631.87 |
21/01/2024
Prepared by Philip Wilkinson, MAAT