2023-07-31-accounts - Farmcornwall

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Trustees' Annual Report					for theperiod
From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	1	August	2022		31	July	2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address	FARMCORNWALL	FARMCORNWALL



	1162845

	BARN B, HENDRA
	TREMETHICK CROSS
	PENZANCE, CORNWALL
	Postcode	TR20 8UD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Stephen Colin Bone	Trustee
Jennifer Anne Olds	Trustee
Christopher Robert Knowles	Trustee	FarmCornwall CIC
Archelaus Jeffrey Thomas	Trustee
Richard Thomas	Trustee	FarmCornwall CIC

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

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

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution (Foundation Model) adopted 27/7/15

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Appointed by resolution at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
The charity works with other local & national farming help charities. Two of the charity trustees are also directors of FarmCornwall CIC
A local forum has been established. Stakeholders in the local farming community are invited to attend forum meetings and discuss issues and provide guidance or raise concerns.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefits.
The major risks identified are; Financial – failure to secure sufficient funding to deliver the charitable objectives. A management accounting process is in place to monitor performance against budget and provide cashflow forecasts. It is the aim of the Trustees to build a financial reserve equivalent to 1 year’s operating costs to ensure long term security.

Failure to meet charitable objectives – inadequate or negligent advice could severely affect those who seek the charity’s help. A BIAC accredited Farm Advisor & Rural Outreach Worker has been employed on a permanent basis. Several staff members are trained in Suicide Intervention. The specialised services of other farming help and mental health charities are engaged as appropriate.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The objects of the CIO are, for the benefit of the public:- (1) to prevent and relieve poverty or financial hardship, and to relieve sickness and preserve health, amongst farmers, their families and workers primarily through the provision of advice and support; and (2) to relieve and prevent the suffering of animals, particularly, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, within Cornwall.
	During the year the FarmCornwall Forum met regularly throughout the year and trustees, farmers, advisors and other stakeholders were invited to attend. Particular issues of concern were discussed and where applicable confidential discussions have taken place to offer expert advice to the Farm Advisor and Rural Outreach Worker to assist him in supporting farmers experiencing financial hardship and/or physical and mental health problems. The charity offered support to farming families throughout Cornwall to find solutions to longstanding issues and move from a point of crisis to a clear way forward, whether that be a business restructure, family succession or a dignified exit from farming. There has been a marked reduction in animal welfare cases however TB in cattle continues be challenging with wider business implications for dairy and beef farmers. The charity encourages farmer run initiatives and has successfully set up two groups; ‘Cornish Ladies in Wellies’ and ‘Next Generation’ which enable farmers and family members to meet like minded people in the community to support each other and share ideas. The charity also worked alongside other organisations such as Farm Community Network FCN, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution RABI, Addingon Fund and Farm Fit (a local charity offering mental health support) to offer wraparound support. The Farm Advisor also advocated on behalf of the local farming community in meetings and consultations with local and national organisations. The Trustees had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit during meetings and in formulating the plans for future operations. In conjunction with the Royal Countryside Fund, Farm Cornwall has provided training and 1:1 support to 200 farmers to enable them to navigate the shift from the EU based area payments to UK Government environmental payments. With the wide geographical area covered by the charity, this process has placed a great demandon its resources. However, it is obvious that from this process that there was a wide lack of understanding amongst the farming community which has caused immense stress. It is hoped with better understanding and support the changes can be the catalyst for farmers to review their businesses and implement environmental changes and as a consequence enable a better quality of family life. The positive effects of this has also spread the work of Farm Cornwall to a wider audience across the county, enabling us to help more farmers who otherwise would not have heard of us.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

The objects of the CIO are, for the benefit of the public:-
(1)
to prevent and relieve poverty or financial hardship, and to relieve
sickness and preserve health, amongst farmers, their families and
workers primarily through the provision of advice and support; and
(2)
to relieve and prevent the suffering of animals, particularly, but
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, within Cornwall.

During the year the FarmCornwall Forum met regularly throughout the
year and trustees, farmers, advisors and other stakeholders were invited
to attend. Particular issues of concern were discussed and where
applicable confidential discussions have taken place to offer expert
advice to the Farm Advisor and Rural Outreach Worker to assist him in
supporting farmers experiencing financial hardship and/or physical and
mental health problems.
The charity offered support to farming families throughout Cornwall to
find solutions to longstanding issues and move from a point of crisis to a
clear way forward, whether that be a business restructure, family
succession or a dignified exit from farming.
There has been a marked reduction in animal welfare cases however TB
in cattle continues be challenging with wider business implications for
dairy and beef farmers.
The charity encourages farmer run initiatives and has successfully set up
two groups; ‘Cornish Ladies in Wellies’ and ‘Next Generation’ which
enable farmers and family members to meet like minded people in the
community to support each other and share ideas.
The charity also worked alongside other organisations such as Farm
Community Network FCN, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution RABI,
Addingon Fund and Farm Fit (a local charity offering mental health
support) to offer wraparound support. The Farm Advisor also advocated
on behalf of the local farming community in meetings and consultations
with local and national organisations.
The Trustees had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public
benefit during meetings and in formulating the plans for future operations.
In conjunction with the Royal Countryside Fund, Farm Cornwall has
provided training and 1:1 support to 200 farmers to enable them to
navigate the shift from the EU based area payments to UK Government
environmental payments. With the wide geographical area covered by
the charity, this process has placed a great demandon its resources.
However, it is obvious that from this process that there was a wide
lack of understanding amongst the farming community which has caused
immense stress. It is hoped with better understanding and support the
changes can be the catalyst for farmers to review their businesses and
implement environmental changes and as a consequence enable a better
quality of family life. The positive effects of this has also spread the work
of Farm Cornwall to a wider audience across the county, enabling us to
help more farmers who otherwise would not have heard of us.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

FarmCornwall has provided training to 200 farmers as farmers shift from the EU based area payments to UK Government environmental payments.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grant making;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

The process has involved an initial loss of income as the shift took place and Basic Payments Scheme payments are withdrawn. This process has stretched Farm Cornwall to explain these changes to a wide geographical area of the county, than our base in West Cornwall. However, it is obvious that from this process that the changes have caused immense stress and lack of understanding amongst the farming community.

The changes can be used to get the farmer to “slow down”, implement more environmental change and as a consequence have a better family life.

The positive effects have also been to spread the work of Farm Cornwall to the wider audience across the county, enabling us to help more farmers who otherwise would not have heard of us.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Two suicides prevented by our intervention with follow up support and joint working with other organisations.
Our understanding of government funding schemes and our relationship with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has enabled us to advocate on behalf of farmers to resolve longstanding queries and unlock much needed funds which reduces stress for the farmer and enables RPA to deal with issues more quickly.
Our involvement with Young Farmers clubs in Cornwall, alongside the police, Papyrus Trust, Farm Fit and Cornwall Trading Standards. To explain to all the 20 clubs across the county of the need to talk and the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Training over 200 farmers and informing them of the changes to government funding schemes and the potential funding available offered by the new environmental schemes.

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Section E Financial review

The charity’s policy is to raise sufficient funds that a reserve can be Brief statement of the established to maintain a consistent level of activity during times of charity’s policy on reserves reduced grant funding. The charity is working towards building a reserve sufficient to cover one year’s expenditure.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

The main source of funds has been from charitable trusts, donations from You may choose to include local estates and a grant from the Princes’ Countryside Fund, (now additional information, where known as Royal Countryside Fund). relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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 Thomas Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc)

Date 28th May 2024

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FarmCornwall 1162845
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/08/2022 31/07/2023
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations and Grants 80,760 25,000 105,760 31,066
Consultancy 11,705 11,705 68,405
Travel Charges 537 537 2,318
Other Income - -
Interest Received 252 252 9
- -
- -
Sub total (Gross income for
93,254 25,000 - 118,254 101,798
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Loan Repayment - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 93,254 25,000 - 118,254 101,798
A3 Payments
Computer & IT Costs 1,565 1,565 1,565
Events & Workshops 3,014 3,014 1,346
Insurance 12,265 12,265 11,244
Marketing 1,459 1,459 2,050
Meeting Costs 700 700 131
Office Expenses 1,295 1,295 1,192
Payroll & Pension Costs 49,825 16,785 66,610 55,210
Postage - 44
Premises 3,016 3,016 4,739
Acounting & Administration Services 11,797 11,797 10,300
Staff Costs & Training 220 220 417
Subscriptions 646 646 376
Phone 1,589 1,589 1,710
Travel 7,140 7,140 5,794
Sub total [ 94,531 ] 16,785 - 111,316 96,121
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
Fixed Assets - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 94,531 16,785 - 111,316 96,121
Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,276 8,215 - 6,938 5,677
A5 Transfers between funds -
A6 Cash funds last year end 47,566 34,317 81,883 76,206
Cash funds this year end 46,290 42,532 - 88,822 81,883
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28/05/2024

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities	(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank Currenrt Account Bank Savings Account Petty Cash *Total cash funds* Details Debtors Details PAYE Details Details Furniture Computer Equipment Creditors Pension Liabilities TUPE Provision Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 28,281 17,733 42,532 276 - 46,290 42,532 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 12,370 - 1,961 - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 236 Unrestricted 1,376 - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted 2,708 Unrestricted 273 Restricted 4,401 - - Print Name Richard Thomas	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - -
			-
			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 29/05/2024

28/05/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Rep.ort Report to the trusteesl members of Farmcomwall On accounts for the year ended 31107123 Charity no (if any) 1162845 Set out on pages I report to Ihe trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity fthe Trusf) forthe year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 Cthe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under sedion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have fr[0Wed the applicable Directions given by the CharY Commi%sion UfKler sedion 145(5)(b) of the ACL I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material resFeGt aGGounting recor(ts were not kept in aGrdanGe with section 130 of the Act or the arKounts do not accord with the accounting reGords Independent examiner's ststement I have no GonmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reaGhed. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed.. 1910512024 Name: Deborah Julie Evans Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): MIAgSA Address: Bam House. Mill Road. Penponds. Camb)me IR14 OQH IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only cOMete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of Concern (see CC32, Independent examination of tharity accounts: directions and gutdance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Nothing to disclose IER October 2018