Friends of Chi51ehurst Recreation Ground
Re8iStefed Charity Number 1163405
ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
Structure. Govemance and Management
The Friends of Chislehurst and Walden Recreation Grounds, also known as FOCRG, was
established in 2010 and became a charity on 3 September 2015. It is govemed by its Constitution.
m¢)St recently amended 30 July 2015.
The Trustees of the Charity are the committee:
Chalr
Barbara Arora
Social media & marketing
Secretary
Alison Stammers
Gardening Club
Treasurer
Julie Covill.
Environment & Biodiverslty
Events
Rachelle Harte
Member without portfolio
Consultant engineer & factotum lan Douglas
Pia Burbidge
Mai Bunce
Gary Tyler
Clive Richardson
Ob]ectlves and Actlvltles
The charitys principal objective is to assist in maintaining and improving Chislehurst & Walden
Recreation Grounds and associale o)mmunity facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area
with the object of improving iheir conditions of lrfe. Funds are raised throLhJh grants, events and by
encouraging donations from local people and businesses. We rely on this funding and volunteers to
provide free ¢ornmunity events and park improvements.
Membership
Membership of FOCRG currently stands?t 604 households. 895 members. People regularfy thank
us for making the Recreation Grounds a safe and pleasant environment. but the number of hands
on volunteers remains low. We have a committee of 9 ptus a further 12-14 regular volunteers who
can be ¢alled upon for projects and events.
FOCRG volunteers. including the Gardening Club, contribuled an amazing totsl of 2,855.5 hours to
protect. promte and improve our Recreation Grounds. This is logged hours- many more go
unrecorded e.g. dog walkers and others who litter pick.
Achlevements and Perfomiance
Once again, a small but committed group of volunteers contributed an impressive amount of time to
maintsining and improving the Recreation Grounds and WO¢)ds. The Gardening Club, under the
committed guidance of Mai Bun￿, has Continued to grow, both in volunteer numbers and in the
expanding range of borders and planters they maintain. Thanks to the ongoing grant from London
City Bridge Trust. they now have a greenhouse and other tools and equipment. Located in the
Invicta Scout compound it is used to start seedlings and cuttings and overwinter tender plants.
Along with composting our green waste and choosing hardy. perennial plants. FOCRG is steadily
moving towards suslainable gardening. Nothing is wasted and we upcycle where possible. We are
delighted by the way local residents are stsrting to contribute plants and materials to help us. The

volunteers have become a real team. AWhatsApp group aids communirAtion about what the
week's work will involve and enables exchange of ideas. and humour.I
Fortunately. our grant funders appreaate the importants of looking after our volunteers. so
refreshments after work and an annual apprectation lunch can be budgeted for.
Sadly, holding regular monthly work sessions for a Biodiversity and Environmental Group did not
increas& volunleer numbers as hoped. Existing volunteers managed to planl a new nalive
hedgerow and a disease resistsnt elm tree in Chislehurst Rec. bul we decided bigger projects like
stream bed clearance in Walden Woods and improving the natural play area would need input from
idverde. Community Manager. Andrew Harby. has been a great help, and w8 hope that once
people can see improvements taking shape. they might be encouraged lo volunteer.
It was gratifying to have our efforts recognised by ￿ts[nIng our Green Flag for the 5 year. We also
achieved OulslandirvJ in the London in Bloom It's Your Neighbourhood category. as well a Silver in
their Environmental Challenge. The Gardening Club won first prFze in the Communty Gardening
Class of Bromley in Bloom. sponsored by Cooling's Nursery.
Playground works. fijnded mainly by LBB'S Hatinum Jubilee Grdnt (£16,550) along with £2.OlXI
each from The Chislehurst Society arKJ FOCRG, are nearing completion. The newly surfaced path
and areas around play equipment should make better access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. A
little ticket office ￿MpleteS our toddler's train ￿atiOn.
Events this year induded our 3 annual Gingerbread House maknng in collaboration wth the Invicts
Scout Group. This messy. but fun, event was held in December in the Scout HQ.
There were so many other events to mark the Coronation on May f that FOCRG did not hold one
oftheirown.
19 May saw us host the first Chislehurst Car Show in collatjoration with the W￿lt Chislehurst
Group.11 proved very popular.
11 June was Mia's Pawfect Dog Day- a fijn treasure trail in Chislehurst Rec and wh￿e$ Wood for
children and their dogs lo raise money forAnnabelle's Challenge, a charity in support of Vascular
EDS research. This was also great fun and raised £1,500 for the charity.
19 August was the big event- Chislehurst Rlxks in Walden Rec. This has rK)w become so
popular and the various licensing, Crowd control and anti- terrorism regulations so complex. that we
need the services of Clearsynergy. a CLC event management team. who can work wtth idverde
and LBB to ensure the event is Compliant. runs smoothly and everyone has a good time- which
they did. Bands play for free arKI tM)th the Main stage and the Communty Stage give a platfom for
local up and Coming musiaans.
FOCRG are keen to keep events in the Rec accessible to all with free enty where possible. To do
this, given our limited number of volunteers. we need to work closely with other community groups
and look for funding Ihrough grants and sponsorship. To rerApro¢ale. our volunteers helped out at
the very successful Chislehurst Creates art event, the Rotary Fireworks and the Chislehurst
Remembrance Day Parade.
Apart from our publicised events and work parties, FOCRG volunteers routinely answer queries
from the public, pick up litter, prowde dog poo bags and dean the drinking fountain. We offer
volunteering opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh award sludents and a dedicated group of Cubs
from the Chislehurst 5 . We liaise with Scouts. FC Elmstead. the Tennis Club. Bootcamps and other
park users. We are an active part of the Bromley Friends Forum.

Numerous hours are given to background tasks like publicity, event planning. leaming new skills as
needed, applying for grants and dealing with LBB and idverde, for example planning park
improvements. reporting maintenance issues. and sometimes seeking urgent act¢on.
In March, FOCRG was instrumental in raising awareness of sewage pollution in the main drainage
ditch and ensuring action was taken by LBB. Thames Water and The Environment Agency.
We conlinue to monitor plans for an SEN Sch(M)l in part of Walden Woods. To date the DFE have
only done a feasibility survey and a planning applicatK)n has not yet been submitted.
For Ihe future
As always. we need to grow our volunteer base and work ¢J) succession planniro. Projects will
focus mainly on environmenlal and ￿0dIverSity issues. We will be looking for grant funding lo help
direct water run off from the lower end of Walden Recreation Ground into our cleared stream bed
and restore some of the wet woodland. Water management for drainage and wildlrfe is a priority.
We will continue our policies of sustainable gardening and appropriate tree planting and (lo our best
to ensure Walden Woods remains accessible and proteded from building encroachment.
We hope Chislehurst Rocks remains a feature of the Recreation Ground year. although sponsorship
is critical. We are open to suggestions from residents for smaller, fun activities which will
engage families.
We look fO￿ard to hearing from you!
Financial Review
During the year ende(12 September 2023. FOCRG received incom• of £25.340 {2022: 7.027>.
Total resources expended were £29,29112022: 25.033>. Net Incomingl(ouigoing) Resources were
-3.951 (2022-_18.006).
The financial statements are set out on pages 1-14 and the independent examiners report on page
15. The independent examiner is Mattison & Co.
The trustees dedare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Barbara Arora
Chair FOCRG 27. November 2023

Friends of Chislehurst Retreaiional GfouDd
Charlty Number 1163405
Independent Examinerfs Report tL) ihe Mernber5 of Friend5 olchislehursi aftd Walden Road
Rtcreatiofial Ground on theA£counts lorthe year ended to 2 September 2D23
Respertlve responsibilities ol trustees and txamlner
The chèritv's Irusiees are responsibjc lor ihe preparation of the accounts. The chariiV5 trustees
consider thJn on audit Is fior rcouired for ihis yeor under 5tction 144 01 the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charilies Acrl and that on independent exJmiAJtion i5 nccded. It is myresponsibility to:
xornine ihe accounts undir seaion 14S olihe Ch3rilies Act.
-to lollow ihe pr*xcdurts lJld down In the eencrol Dwections given by Chaiity Commtssion
lundcrscction 14515llbl ol ihe Charilics Aal, )nd
-10 51aie whcthLY PJrticular m31tcrs have tomc io rnyattentio
Basbs ollndependtnt t¥aminerfs SialeffteA¢
qy exam'.nJiic+n was (Jrried out In auwdance ¥vith eencfal L>.rettions Biven by the Ch?riry
Cornmission. An QAarniOaiion Éncluees a rc¥icw ol the accountinz records kept by the chariry and
comparison of ihc accoun:5 presertied %iih Ihose records. 11 also includes consideration ol any
unusu¥l siems or d.sclosures In the accoJni& and sce".ng e¥?laThations Irom the trustees concerning
any such m:.tiers. Ihe Piocf dLics underLJien dono: p.'o¥".deall the evidencethat would be required
ifj an aud.t and conseq eniTy no opir.ioi Is £ivefj as io ¥%heiher the accounts pruent a'true and fairf
viewand the report 15 IiTiied to those m31tcrs sctoul In the s:è:ement belo'N.
Independent exjmlnerfs 5ts1emertt
In cornettion %%..th mye*kn?m.'n3tion. nomaiier h3$ roTr.e to my aiieniion
111 *.hith Elves rne reason3b'.e iause io bel.eit ihai in. any maieri31 respea. tr4e reouirements..
.to keep accouniing recorc5 in acco￿a.-.(e ￿"s:h sectton 130 01 the Charities Act.
.10 prepJre account5 %ihich accord i*iil ihe accoun.ing fetords and comply Wilh ihe
accounii.ryg requirements of the CharitiesAtt have notbeen met: or
121 to whith in rny opinion. aiieniion shDU d be drawn in order io eftable a proper
undetstanding of the accounts to be reathed.
SJndra Hipwell. f fAAAT
13 December 2023
P.lartison & Co
70 Hi.h Strect
Chislehufsi
Kent 6R7 SAQ

Friendsof Chi51ehurstReueattrywl GrouNI
CharityNumber 1163405
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Member5 of Friendsof Chislehurstand Watden Road
Re¢reation31 Ground on the Actounts lorthe yearended to 2 September Z023
Respettiverespon5ibilities oltrusttes and e¥aminer
The thariws trustees are responybte for the preparatioft of the accounts. The ch¥it(s tTUStees
considerthan an audit 15 required for this year under sertion 144 of ihe tharities ALt 2011 Ithe
Charitie5 Artl and that an indewdent examination isneeded tt is my respoAsiblity to:
-enmine the accounts under sertion 145 of the Chartties ACL
.10 follcw ihe prcKedures la￿ down In the eeneral Tr"rectiorfj Eiven by the Charity Commi%si
(under 5ecti)n 1451SMbl ofthe Chafities Artl, and
-to statewhetherparti£ularrnatters cometo myattefttiD
Basisof IndepeFwJentexaminees ststernent
My exarnlnar￿n was carried our in accordance with g￿ra1 Dirertlons gNen by the Charity
Cornrnts￿on. An exèminaiKJn include5 3 review of ihe %cowtiryR records kept by the charity and
comparison of the a¢(￿n[S wesented with those records. It also includes consideraDon of anv
usual ftems or di5closufes th the accounts, aThl seein8 expJanat*M Irom the trustees concerr#ng
any Such Matte￿ Theprocedufesundertakendo not providealltheevidencethatwould be required
in an audit and consewently no ownloA1s giyenastowhether the accojnts present a and fair
view and the reptsrt Is lirnited to those matters set Oulin the llalement bel¢)w.
Independent exam[f￿$ ststernent
In connettion with myexaminaiion. nornaiter has cometo my aitention
111 whlch Elves ffle reasonable ¢au5e io belI￿e that in. any material respecL the requirements:
.to keep a￿ounting records in accordance with sectKJn 130 olihe Charities Act..
-to prepare accounts whith ac¢oTd with the attounting ￿CordS and comply wth the
accevnung teqUire￿nIs0f ihe Charit*s Att ha¥e not beet) met- or
121 to%%*ich in my opinion. attentity) shjutd be drawn In order io enable a proper
nderstar￿1n8 01 the Kcounts to be reached.
Sandra Hlpwell- FMAAT
13 Decembor 2023
Mattlson & Co
70 High Streel
Chislehw5t
Kent 6R7 5AQ
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11 $3405
Annual accounts for the
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0310912022
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Section A
ststement of financial activities (including summary incoine-and
expenditure account)
Restricted
Income
Unrestrictrd
Endowment
fvnds
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funds
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T¢)tsl fvnds
9013
F01
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F02
F03
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1.297
22.218
23.827
1.401
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19J
150
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3.122
22.218
25.340
7.027
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72
24.497
464
6.218
455
22.618
28.836
455
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6.673
22.618
29.291
25.033
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3,951
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3.951
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3,951
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400
3.951
18.006
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11.122
7.571
1.638
1.238
12 760
8.809
30.766
12.760
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Note 10.1 Fees forexamination of the accounts
Pleaseprovide details of the amountpaid foranystatuloryextemalsuutiny of accounts
and otherseryices pmvided byyourindependeftt examiner. If nothing was paldplease
'.r'O'in the appropriate box{es).
This year
Last year
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264
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19.1 Analysls of debtors
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Last year
Trade debtors
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Otherdebtors
339
66
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264
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Last year
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Additional Disclosures
-he following are significant matters which are nol covered In other notes and need to be included lo provide
I proper understanding of the accounts. If there is insufficient room here, please add a separate sheet.
-he charty has a Reserves policy slates that the Charity shal maintain unreStr￿ted reserves of £4,OC(l in order to fund
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