Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date Period end date woy Yo8r 2024 Year From 30 To 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charfty name HOME in Bridport other names charlty Is known by nla Reglstèred charlty number (If any) 1166569 Charity's principal address Three Chimneys, Pymore Lane. Dottery. Bridport Dorset Postcode DT65PS Namos of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Dates act•d rf not fr•rwho Trusts• n•m Office Irf any) Name of person lor body) entiii rfan Robert Golden Sarah Wilberfo Tina Golden none Whole year Vvhole year Vvhole year Whole year Whole year Robert Golden none Sarah Wilberforce Tina Golden none Amanda Downes Rebecca Gamer none na none na 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for tho charlty, If any, {for example, ary custodian trustsos) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear nla TAR Marth 2012
Names and addressès of advlsers Ioptlonal Infonnatlon) of adviser Name Address nla Name of chief executive or namos of senlor staff members (Optional Inf0mtIOn> Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document How the charity is constitut8d cio Trustee selection methods No new trustees were selected Additional governance issues (Optional inforniation) Policies indude Safeguarding, DIE, GDPR, Environment and Human Rights You may choose to indude additional infomiation. where relevant, about: The charity is very small and only v40rks in Bridport West Dorset policies and proceduras adopted for Ihe induction and training of trustees- the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity vrks. relationship with any related parties,. tTUStees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. We have infomial collaborations wth other local charities such as Sustainable Bridport and Ascape for families with Autistic children We work with local primary schools developing edible gardens We provide arts based leaming in primary schools We run a community allotment. We work on a project by project basis. We have very small oveth8ads as nearfy all admin and project leadership is led by volunteers. We are members of BridFK)rt Food Matters which is an UMblIa organisation for Bridport which deals with the future of food security and food education Our trustees are from the local community and also volunteer for the charity- Three of the trustees are trained in trusteeship and duties and one of them is responsible for policies and safeguarding. All have skills and experiences in education. arts. gardening and food growing skills induding teaching. One trustee is highly trained in mnning charity administration. TAR M8rth 2012
Section C Ob'ectives and activities OBJECTS OFTHE PROPOSED CHARITY HOME IN BRIDPORT- Update 11412026 For the public benefit, the relief, prevention and assistance of people in need of work, skills, education and better diets in Bridport Oorset and the surrounding villages-. •by providing gardening spaces. skills. tools and supplies, in particular for primary schools 'providing safe cultural spaces for children's inform81 education to be enhanced through music and the creative arts. reading and listening skills. •training in horticulture, gardening and cookery 'promoting awareness and training in culturaLlart endeavours and skills. •helping to collectively organize common community resources •supporting parents with the needs of their children's development by providing them with gardening spaces, skills. tools and SLbpplies. Summary of the objects of the charlty sot out in its governing document TAR Marc* 2012
HOME In BRIDPORT was founded in 2016 as a CIO. a charitable incorporated organisation and is mainly run by volunteers. Its role is as a gentle support network with a belief in encouraging inclusivity and equity for and with communities through the use of arts, culture and the role of food in all its aspects and as a right and basic need in society. Our main project is the Edible Garden Project which was begun in 2014 at St Mary's Primary School in Bridport, Dorset. This has developed as an important source of education and support for the school in particular during Covid. We now partner with Ascape, a family charity for those with children with Autism. A second Edible Garden was added al Bridport Primary School. There are plans to encourage Edible Gardens in other local sthools. HOM collaborates with other charities in the local community, in particular in the field of developing learning around the growing, harvesting, cooking and eating of good locally grown food. HOME now rents a ¢ommunity allotment from Dorset Council and is developing its work there with the support of the local council and volunteers aiming at working with single mothers with small children. This in collaboration with the local Family Hub. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public beneflt In relation to these objects (Include withln thls Sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc beneflt) The Trustees again oversaw the updating of all of the policies of the charity including safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Volunteer and Enmronment. The charity is viable and sustsinable due to the hard work of the volunteers who raise the funding and offer their services for free. Due to increased time spent on this we have been able to double our charilable donations, all of which are spent on the project work of the charity. There are no reserves. The charity has no office costs due to the administration work being carried out from the home address of the Chair. Core Costs are small and cover Insuran and accountancy and audit. Objectlves and actlvltles for the publlc benefit 202516: In sha.ng our objects'ves for the year and planning our activities. the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (P82)'. Addltlonal details of objectives and activlties (Optional Infornlatlon) TAR March 2012
We have no investments. Our garden and allotment programmes benefit greatly from volunteers. either parents at the schools or local community gardeners who regularty support the work. The majority of our income, which is grant funding and donations. is spent on the Edible Garden Project, our professional gardener and the evenls and YrkshopS for the children and their families of the 0 main schools, St Mary's Primary School and Bridport Primary School in Bridport West Dorsel. Other expenditure includes replacement or new purchases of capital items including sheds, garden equipmenl. polytunnel skins, plants, shrubs. seeds and volunteer expenses, which are small. You may choose to indude further statements, where relevant, about: poli¢y on grantmaking: policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Our public and employers liability to £10 million is covered jointly with another lotsl charity Opera Circus on an annual basis. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Summary of tho main achlevements of the charity during the year Achievements and performance 'e haN'e dei'elo[d eni"ironmenial. climate and li il l_beinij aLtIl IliL'% arid work alongside Sustainable BridporL Ascape for Autistic families, Edible Bridport and Bridport Food Matters We have received a greal deal of practical support from Daryl Chamb¢rs and his leam al Bridport Th¢ Bridport Community Food Stall grew out of the St Mary's Edible Garden work. St. Mary's school and Bridrt Primary School both have a dedicated professional gardener paid foi by HOME for 3 hours a week in each garden for upkeep and two teams of volunteers who work alongside him. We spend time encouraging parents to become involved as volunteers. we have been able to achieve a great deal for th¢ children, staff and families and with a plan to carry this work forward. We are particularly aware of the challenges that the schools are facing from all sides, and our job as a community organisation is to be there, listen and learn and provide that which the schools. Children and families need. as much as we are able. This has included four full days of visits for over 120 children from 3 schools. to Tamarisk farni, with teachers. volunteers and lunch provided for all. A two month long art project with 5 artists in both schools as part of the children's Tatnarisk evaluation and ongoing learning about regenerative farniing, biodiversity, crafts and the environment. Feedback from teacher at BPS after the Tamarisk Farni visit: . the trip was fabulous, the children and adults enjoyed themselves immensely. and she was grate1 to everyone involved for being so helpful! Family Skinning the w)lytunnel with Pi73a Event: Smell and t&8te workshop; 'Sens¢s', learning about Ultra - Proc¢ssed Foods V Real foods: Joined Nature Dtscovery Dorsel; workshop on humus making & bread baking in pizza oven. Easter holiday Pond and Pizza event. both Sch(l'S leams and volunteers help to build a new pond io explore biodiversity. the environment and the natural world with the SUPFMIrt of Dorset Wildlife, and Wesl Dorset Wilding including dÈs¢ussions on future workshops and projects, such as adopting the River Brit and exploring the River's Rights. A Children's Art and Wild life Festival at St Mary's with over 250 visitors, with storytelling. music, treasure hunts. and food and Suprting evenls at BPS including a stall at their festival. For BPS Smell and taste workshop; garden tour with quiz; developing wider opening of the ¥ard¢n so it is more inclusive for the children and staff" a new after school gardeningclub for patents and children run by a new volunt¢er; links made with science teacher for biodiversity and pond development. Our plans for the followlng y¢ar 2026 include: We have taken time to analyse the basic changes in the new school ¢urriculum and the most important section for our work is:. Curriculum Breadth: Stronger access to arts, music, dramffj swrL vocational subjects and climatelenvironment educatio including a planned Natural History GCSF by 2027. Our plans for 2026 include: A children's art exhibition of all the art work they have produced with the ardens over 3 ears This work is linked to the UNESCO Seeds of Ho March 2012 TAR
Section D Achievements and performance lor <1 Bill¢r Fulure Educational Programme. We still have some events left to complete this year including providing whole class experiences with a Senses workshop and Ancient Times- unleavened bread in the garden oven - and looking at Digestion with Hummus makingi and Energy Balls (Jan). We will continue SUPEK)rting the ongoing gardening clubs in both schools and aiming for IS pupils per week per gardening club. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review We have none Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materlally in deficit We are not in deficit Further financlal revlew detsils (Optional Inforniation) We raise fijnding from local charities. grants. local and regional councils, philanthropisls and events. We have no investment. We run on a project by projed basis so very few overheads and mostly run by volunteers at all levels. You may Choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expgnditure has supported the key objectives of the charity- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopt. How we have spent our monèy In the past year. The majority of our income. which is granl funding and donations is spent on the Edible Garden Project, our professional gardeners and the events and workshops for the children and their families of the two main schools, St Mary's Primary School and Bridport Primary SchcM)l in Bridport West Dorset. Other expenditure includes repl8ment or new purchases of capital ilems including sheds, garden equipment, polytunnel skins. plants. shrubs. seeds and volunteer expenses, which are small. We also photograph and film our projects to share their successes with the children and school and to use as in deplh evaluation and reporting for our funders. Section F Other optional information We will be funding a new website in 2026. Section G Declaration The tNstees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgnod on behalf of the charity's trust Signatur8(s} Full name(s) Posftlon (eg Secretary, Chalr. etc) Robert Golden Sarah Wilberforce Chair Tnjstee TAR March 2012
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