Clifton CIO
Charity No:1165894
Report of the Trustees for Year ended 31st March 2023
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Objectives and Activities
The Charitable objectives for the Clifton CIO Charity are as follows:
‘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 public life by the maintenance of parklands, woodlands, green open spaces and local amenities in the Fylde Coast Region of Lytham St.Annes, in particular the Clifton District’.
Since its formation, the Charity has successfully helped Local Charities and Volunteer groups focused around the Clifton District of Lytham St.Annes, having worked and provided assistance to the following groups:
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Lytham Hall Volunteers, managed by Heritage Trust North West.
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Friends of Ansdell in Bloom.
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Friends and Volunteers of Ansdell Station, in co-operation with Network Rail, in maintaining the gardens and open spaces for public benefit.
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ParkView4You and the Volunteer groups, working closely with the Trustees of that charity and Fylde Borough Council.
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Lytham in Bloom
The Charity has used its financial resources to provide tools and equipment to aid Volunteers to complete pre-approved tasks.
Work at Lytham Hall has been conducted with approval of the Management Team, tending to woodlands and 78 acres of parkland for public benefit and enjoyment, improving access to all, by building pathways and managing the woodlands with the help of Volunteers.
The Hall is a Grade 1 List Building and in need of continued renovation, surrounded by Park Land and Gardens in need of regular upkeep and maintenance.
ParkView4U CIO and Clifton CIO Trustees work closely with Fylde Bourgh Council, assisting to maintain play areas, lawns, providing grass cutting and power wash equipment, pumps and generator to clean and keep tidy the kitchen garden, sand and water play areas, visited by thousands of families throughout the year.
Finance
The Charity has opened a business bank account with Barclays to monitor, its income and expenditure having insured its Trustees against Public Liability claims during their duties as Trustees in representing the charity in its Voluntary work for Public benefit.
The Trustees have applied and been granted credit card facilities for the management of their income and expenditure, held with Barclays Bank
To further its aims, the charity has registered its fund-raising activities with HMRC to be able to re-claim tax relief on Gift Aid donations.
In setting out its activities the Charity always has regard for the Charity Commissions’ guidance on Public Benefit activities.
Insurance of tools and the use of equipment by Volunteers is in place, provided by our local Insurance Brokers.
Achievement and Performance
The Charity with the approval of Lytham Hall management has installed two containers for equipment storage, in a secured area, which has limited access to the public on Health and Safety grounds. Volunteers are given access to tools and equipment, donated for the benefits of numerous local charities and Friends Groups, working as Volunteers to improve public parklands and open spaces.
Sponsorship donations have enabled Clifton CIO to purchase mowing equipment, tractors, grass cutting decks and forestry tools. Clifton CIO has been the third largest contributor towards costs of maintenance, of the Lytham Hall Grounds during the last 5year period to 2023.
Events and activities
Our range of events and activities has continued to expand offering many opportunities for the general public to join in activities that provide opportunity for education and learning new skills, partaking in physical exercise and developing friendships with other people who attend. This year’s activities included:
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Lytham Hall maintenance:.
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Prospects on the North, South, East and West sides of the main house have been maintained as well as the Paddock area, paths, and road verges.
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A new westerly woodland path has been created to gain access to wildflowers i.e snow drops, blue bells and campion, as well as closer access to wild animals, birds and fauna.
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The existing car park has been expanded to accommodate a further 20 cars on site, which is generating new additional income for the up-keep and maintenance of the Hall and its grounds managed by HTNW.
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Assisting Trustees and staff at ParkView4U maintaining the grass play areas for locals and visitors to the park.
Financial Review
The Charity has ended the financial year in a positive financial position, having reclaimed tax relief from HMRC Gift Aid donations.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governance Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, as approved by the Charities Commission in March 2017.
Trustees
The Charity’s constitution contains the terms with regards the appointment of Trustees, these are summarised as follows:
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Trustees are appointed by the Charity in a general meeting.
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The Trustees can appoint any person who is willing to act as a Trustee but seek individuals with professional qualifications to assist with the running of the charity to a high standard.
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Each of the Trustees shall retire with effect from the conclusion of the annual general meeting next after his or her appointment but shall be eligible for re-election at that general meeting.
Management Structure and processes
Reference and Administrative Details
Registered Charity Number – 1165894
Barclays Bank A/c Clifton CIO
Principal Address: 9 Abbots Row, Lytham, FY8 4FW
Trustees
Christopher John Blackburn Emma Lever Stephen Mark Williams
Plans for Future Periods
Looking ahead into the 2023/2024 financial year the focus of the Trustees of the Charity is to continue to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Charity. To maintain the heavy-duty equipment purchased to aid Volunteers in their tasks combining H&S training. To seek funds for the purchase of a new Tractor and Grass Mowing Equipment sponsored via Gift Aid and Interest Free Loans for an initial period of 10 years.
This report for the financial year ending 31[st] March 2023 is approved by the board of trustees on 1[st] July 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Christopher J Blackburn
Chairman and Trustee
| Charity Name Clifton CIO |
Charity Name Clifton CIO |
Charity Name Clifton CIO |
No (if any) 1165894 |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 4/1/2023 |
To | Period end date 3/31/2024 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Gift Aid Donations 16,000 HMRC BRT Claim 4,000 HTNW Container Rental Contribution 307 HTNW Maintenance Contribution - - - - - 20,307 - - Sub total - Total receipts 20,307 A3 Payments Sage Software 432 Professional Fees 106 Container Storage 728 Materials and Tools 2,407 MachhineryRepairs 484 ServicingEquipment 12 Insurance 2,098 New Equipment(Loan) 98,260 - Sub total 104,527 - - Sub total - Total payments 104,527 Net of receipts/(payments) - 2,220 A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end 5,224 Cash funds this year end 3,004 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 16,000 4,000 307 - - - - - 20,307 - - - 20,307 432 106 728 2,407 484 12 2,098 98,260 - 104,527 - - - 104,527 - 2,220 - 5,224 3,004 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| - | 16,000 | 4,000 | |||
| - | 4,000 | 1,000 | |||
| - | 307 | 875 | |||
| - | - | 1,432 | |||
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| - | 20,307 | 7,307 | |||
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| - | 20,307 | 7,307 | |||
| - | 432 | - | |||
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| - | 104,527 | 5,210 | |||
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| - | 104,527 | 5,210 | |||
| - | - | - 2,220 | 2,097 | ||
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| - | - | 5,224 | 3,127 | ||
| - | - | 3,004 | 5,224 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Barclays Details Details Details Details Trustees Loan for New Equipment Initial Period 10 yrs Reviewable Signature C J Blackburn Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,004 - - - - - 3,004 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) Loan - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Loan - - - - - Print Name Christopher John Blackburn Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| C J Blackburn | Christopher John Blackburn | 8/3/2024 | |