CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 05104124 To 04104125 Charity name: Friends of Markeaton Park Charity registration number:1168828 Objectives and Activities SORP reference P￿all7 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document To enhance and assist in the conservation of Markeaton Park, particularly the walled garden and provide a welcoming, peaceful and nature abundant space for the community in Derby and the surroundin area to en Activities include access to the walled garden for specified hours on 5 days per week; guided walks around the wider park," a music and flower festival in summer and Christmas Craft Fair in winter. We also grow plants and produce for the ublic to urchase. Trustees have access to guidance. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefi.t, in particular. the activities, projects or seniices identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 118 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP ieteienee NA Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NA Policy on social investment induding program related investment Para 1.38 Volunteers work in the walled garden during the times it is open and assist with other fund raising events. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference We gained an outstanding level RHS 'ln your neighbourhood, award. Green Flag community award. 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 soaety as a whole. Para 1.20 Continued improvement of the walled garden. Working with volunteer groups from local businesses and other community groups. Provide, at reasonable cost, plants and produce for visitors to the garden. Provide a space for people to enjoy the outdoors; being active and making friends. Provide gardening advice for visitors during open sessions and as specitic workshops,e.g. Wreath Making at Christmas. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Funds raised from the sale of plants and produce, guided walks and charges for stall holders at festivals are used to improve visitor experience of the Park. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Money spent to enhance enjoyment of the walled garden and wider park. Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posits'on at the end of the period Para 1.21 Solvent. Funds £15,598 Exp enditure £6,623 Recei ts £6,151 Reserves to cover cost of any major incident e.g. floodingl storm damage. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statsn are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holdino zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £5,000 NA Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NA Para 1.23 There are no financial concerns but recruitment of new trustees remains problematic. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Sales of produce and plants. Fund raising events. Donations. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Paia 1.47 Funds used to maintain and improve the Walled Garden. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Trustee recruitment A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed. How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 cio Trustee selection methods including detals of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees P*a 1.25 Our volunteer base is the main source of recruitment for trustees. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Trustees meet once a month to discuss maintenance and management of all aspects of the garden and also to plan events for fund raising and discuss new ideas. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Pala 1.51 Lease the walled garden from Derby City Council and work with our designated Parks Officer on all aspects of maintenance of the garden and fundraising events. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Friends of Markeaton Park 1168828 Walled Garden Markeaton Park Derby DE22 3BG Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if nol for whole Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled to oint trustee ifan Mel Bayes Sarah Fowler Linda Reid Chair Vice Chair Janet Dent Chris Gear Anne Morgan Linda Proud Peter McRorie Paul Morley Susan Beech 10 Secretary 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name NA ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole ear NA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NA 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) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional 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) CLnfyJii CA./L- ShR L6 Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Vio£ Date CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 05104r2024 04104r2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Eftdowment Total funds Last year lo lh• £ to the nearest£ to the r1&ar￿¢t to the nearest £ A1 Recei Is Sales Events 2823 3,868 1,872 2.823 Donatons Gr*ts Re¢eived 17 174 8161 sset an nvestment sales. i 0￿1 receip A3 Pa m•nls Cost of Sales Gartjon Maintenanc¢ Ev•nts costs Tnps cost Inswanee vO￿nteerS costs Lease St*onery and other costs Lease le9al crtsts 319 4994 467 319 4994 467 378 5.205 702 282 242 262 242 269 339 339 272 Sub total Ass and Investment Sub total Net ol receiDts/(oavments) AS Transfers tset￿n funds A6 Cash funds last yearend Cash funds th1$ vear end 17,334 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted tt> nearest £ Resiricted nearest £ Endowment to nearest £ B1 Cash funds B￿k 15,sn Cash Sensitivity: Confidential Total Cash funds 15.598.00 ltwee biknnc•sYA*h Ind pa￿￿rts *¢cwrtls)) Unrestricted funds to nearest£ Restrfet¢d funds ID neafest£ Endowment funds ft> nearest £ Det(1 Ils Details Cost on￿) IAIIIMI& V471UV B3 Investment assets Det) I Is ruim vniiwi opfjonal uii¥iii tidiy B4 Assets rntalned for the charlty'8 own use D?tJils Fund to TAthkh AftKwJnt du• Imien du• BS Llabllftle8 &grted by one or trustees on nature Print Name Dale of 319/2 f 2S Sensitivity: Confidential