FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
REGISTERED CHARrrY NO 1169907
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2023

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiners. Report
Ststemenl of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Stsiemenls
8-11

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their report and unaudited financial slalemenls for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Roference and Admlnlstratlve Inforniation
Charity name..
Friends of North Lodge Park Cromer
Charity registration number-
1169907
Operational Address..
6 The Warren
Cromer
Norfdk
NR27 OAR
Tel.. 01263 515453
Trustees:
J Bond (Co-chairman}
S W Baker Ico-chairmanl
Mrs J Bond
Mrs V Mccampling
Bankers:
Barclays Bank PIC
8arclays Direct
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE87 28B
Independent Examiner..
Tony Larner
Chartered Certrfied Accounlanls
23 Station Road
Sheringham
Norfolk
NR26 8RF

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial slalements of Friends of North Lodge Park
Cromer Ilhe charityl for the year ended 31 December 2023.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
CONSTITUTION
The principal aim of the charity is to protect, enhance and promote North Lodge Park Cromer 8s a plaGe
of recreation and enjoyment for the long term benefit of the Ioc81 communAty and visitors.
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
The Friends of North Lodge Park Cromer became a registered charity. number 1169907, on 26 October
2016., the charity uses the standard Foundation Model Conslitulion.
The management committee, which was disbanded in April 2022, elected the initial five Charity Trustees
in October 2016. As detailed in the conslilulion, future Trustees will be appointed by a resolution passed
al a properly convened meeting of the charity Trustees.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees. The Trustees for the Friends of
North Lodge Park Cromer are responsible for all decision making for the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the charity is to protect, enhance and promote North Lodge Park 8S 8 place 0fr8cr8al￿n and
enjoyment for the long term benefit of the Ioc81 community and visitors.
The Park is owned and managed by North Norfolk District Council INNDCI. The Friends of North Lodge Park
work wth NNDC lo achieve the objectives.
The Principle Objectives are..
For Ihe benefft of the local ¢ommunity and visitors of Cromer Norfolk and the surrounding district., lo
provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation ané other leisure interests of social welfare
with the object of improving the conditions of lrfe for the community and visitors of the area of benefit
without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions in particular bul not exclusively by the
preservation, promotion, SUPKK)rt, assistance and improvement of North Lodge Park.
To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and
natural ellvironmenl of North Lodge Pafk.
To assist other charitable organisalions in the local area whose area of benefit is the district of Cromer
and the surrounding area.
In 2022 the Friends of North Lodge Park refocused ils operation towards the management of the Park and
relinquished ils lease of the North Lodge TeaTooms.
PRIORITIES
The Friends, Charity has drawn on public consultations {Spring 2015 and Spring 20161 lo set prioritie5. These
consultations provided a clear overview of the wishes of the community about the Park. and helped sel the
following priorities for the group..
Well maintained allraclive gardens and lawns.
Events for all ages, within the nature of the Park.
Improve and update the facilities in the Park, especially play opportunities for children.

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATEO ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FINANCES
The charity operates under the following financial policies..
Money will be focused onlo major projects lo make signrficant improvements lo the Park.
Investment priorities will be determined by community consultations,. Currenl pn'orities are to improve the
flower beds, create more opportunities for play and run events.
Events organised in the Park will be inclusive, free where possible.
Reserves of £15,000 will be alli)cated lo enable the charity lo continue if other income sources are not
available.
The charity registered for VAT in 2020.
There was little financial movement during the year.
OMMUNrrY
The Friends, group was founded in October 2014, formally consliluled in March 2015 as a community group,
becoming a charity in October 2016. The charity is overseen and managed by 5 trustees. There are around 20
volunteers taking an active part in the charity, with signrficant support from the commLJnity.
The community is normally kept involved with the charity through social media (Facebook), a website, regular
newsletters, regular events. The Trustees have struggled lo keep these links operational due to an existing lack
of skill sets within the charity bul recognises their importance to the communication of the Friends work and is
working to reintroduce them as soon as possible.
PARK GARDENS
The one constant priority from the community for the Park is for the flower beds and gardens lo look as good as
possible.
The Friends, group have an agreement with NNDC lo restore, develop and maintain the Rose-Garden, flower
borders around the café and the borders in the clock garden. There is a core of 10 volunteers working in the
gardens, with other members of the community helping occasionally.
During 2023 the pool of volunteers, which had been reduced following the pandemic. gradually increased as
volunteers relumeé lo work in the gardens, in a Covid safe environment. These dedicated teams usually
lallhough not exdusively) meet on Mondays and Fridays.
NLP HARD STANDING
OLD TENNIS COURTS
The Friends and Cromer Town Council submitted a successful partnership bid in 2022 to North Norfolk District
Council lo lease and operate the hardslanding area (old tennis courts and bandslandl to the south of the park
which the District Council recognised as being an undeTutili5ed asset and a poorly maintained part of the park for
many years. The submission allowed for a range of activities including a polytunnel for the Friends lo expand ils
growing and horticultural Instruction opportunities, a community Shed, community food exchange, and an area
for activity and performance and occasional fairs and markets. The Town Council sel up a joint working party
with the Friends and other community partners to oversee the project.
The development of the project in conjunction with other community partners, under the leadership of the Town
Council, and the preparation of a resubmitted planning application has formed a substantial element of the
Trustees work during the year. In September 2023 the planning application was approved by NNDC. Since
approval the project has stalled, whilst the Town Council ¢onsiders ils options. This has been a frustrating period
for the Trustees and other partners, which have been ready to move forward with its plans.

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
EVENTS
In summer 2023 two outdoor theatre events were held - {MFdsummers Night Dream and Alice Through Ihe
Looking Glass). Both performances were well received although Ihe18ck of provision of public toilets and access
lo electrical pO￿nIS will impact on the ability of the Trustees to pul on future events.
Other fundraising events were supported by local bands such as the Walker Brothers which once again proved
lo be successful.
The Friends also put on a series of successful fundraising activities and events throughout the year including
Sunflower and Pumpkin competitions and a series of children's activrties. All these actsvities were organised by
the Trustees other volunteers.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND POLICIES
Two Iruslees, who have provided oulslanding service over the years have stood down to be Teplaced by new
trustees. The Trust is now well set up to work towards ils objectives. Recruilmenl of key skill sets lo cover PR,
social media and grant fvnding is being addressed.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
GOING CONCERN
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial slalemenls. Further detsils regarding
the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
See the financial statements.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Friend's will continue to work towards its key objectives relating to the physical maintenance and
developments within the Park.
The Friends, will action ils element of the community project to develop the hardslanding (old tennis
courtsl and work with its community partners Isubject to the Town Council's direction) or consider
alternatives rf necessary.
Initiate 8 campaign to increase the number of volunteers.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 16 May 2024 and signed on their behalf by..
J Bond
Trustee
S W 8aker
Trustee

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK
ROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are sel out on pages
61011.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBIL ￿lEs OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not
required for Ihis year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is our responsibility lo..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions gNen by the Charity Commission under secl¢on
14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT
Our examination was caryied out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a feview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matteTS. The procedures undertaken do not
proV￿e all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given 85 to whether
the accounts present a 'lrue and faif view and the report is limiled lo those matters set out in the ststement
below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, STATEMENT
In connection with our examination, no material matters have come lo our attention which gives us cause to
believe that. in any material aspect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or
the aGcounts did not accord lo the accounting re¢ords,' or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter consi¢Jered as part of an independent
examination.
We have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accourbls lo be reached.
Tony Larner
Chartered Certrfied A￿o￿nts￿ts
23 Station Road
Sheringham
Norfolk
NR26 8RF
16 May 2024

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notos
Ggngral Designated
Fund
Fund
2023
Total
2022
Total
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Income from investments
20
1.501
427
20
1.501
427
600
7,736
43
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
1.948
1,948
8.379
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Governance costs
9,761
9.761
4.286
Total resourcès expénded
9.761
9.761
4,286
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
{7,813}
17,8131
4.093
Total fvnds al 1 January 2023
62,535
62.535
58,442
Transfer be￿en funds
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
54,722
54,722
62,535
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and105ses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 10 11 form part of these financial statements.

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
REGISTERED CHARITY 1169907
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
2023
2022
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
570
762
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al bank and in hand
Debtors
54.152
61,631
142
54.152
61,773
CREDITORS.. amounts falling due wthin one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
54,152
61,773
NET ASSETS
54,722
62,535
CHARITY FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
Designated funds
54,722
62,535
54,722
62,535
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 16 May 2024 and signed on their behalf by..
J Bond
Trustoe
S W Bakgr
Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial stalemenls.

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied
consistently throughout the year and in the preceding period.
(a) Basls of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared under Ike historical cost convention and in accordance
with the Slalement of RecomrTiended Practice ISORPI, 'Accounling and Reportin9 by Charities.,
preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 ar)d with the Charities Act 2011.
The policies applied under the entity's previous accounting framework are not materially different
lo FRS 102 and have not impacted on the surplus or deficit.
Ibl Fund aC￿Unting
Unrestricted funds are availaEAe for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the
general obj'ectives of the charity.
Designated funds, which form part of the unreslricled fLSnds, are funds assigned by the Trustees
for a particular purpose or project.
Reslricled fund5 are subject lo restrictions on Iheir expenditure imwsed by the donor Of
through the terms of an appeal.
(c) Incoming resources
All incoming resources are inclLtded in the statement of finarrial activities ￿en the charity is
entitled lo the income and the amount can be quantrfied wth reasonable accuracy. The following
specific pdicies are applied to particular categories of income..
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and grfts and is induded in full
in the Sialemenl of Financial Actwilies then receivable.
Investment income is included when receivable.
ItKoming resources from charitable trading activity are accounted for when earned.
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific ddiverables, are
accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by ils perforniance.
Idl ReSoUr￿S expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is Trncu￿ed.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of ils
activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to
such activities and those of an indirect nature necessary lo support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constilulional and slalulory
requirements of the charity an(1 indude accountancy fees and costs linked lo the strategic
management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure Categ￿leS of the Statement crf Financial
Activities on a basis designed to refiecl the use of the resource.
{el Tangible fix￿ asset
Tangible fixed assets are slated al cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated
lo write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their estimated useful
lives as follows..
Plant and maGhinery-
25tykn reducing balance

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
General Designated
Fund
Fund
2023
Total
2022
Total
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Café donation
Other donations
Cromer Town Council grants
259
91
250
20
20
20
20
600
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
ice Through The Looking Glass
Bench appeal
Christmas tree festival
Cookbook
Park events
Pl8nl sales
Pumpkins
Sundry income
100
3,400
34
861
628
2.669
88
56
389
764
175
50
23
389
764
175
23
1.501
1,501
7,736
INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Bank interest received
427
427
43
Charltable Governance
Activities
Costs
2023
Total
2022
Total
S. CHARITABLE AcTIV￿lEs
Depreciation
Events
Garden expenses
Insurance
Licences
Printing. postage and stationery
Project fees
Repairs and renewals
Sundry expenses
192
1,159
779
450
42
242
6,642
230
25
192
1,159
779
450
42
242
6,642
230
25
255
59
1,470
10
1.925
567
9.761
9,761
4,286

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
Nel incoming resources is slated after charging..
Depreciation of tsngible fixed assets..
owned by the charity
192
255
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
COST
Al 1 January 2023
Additions
2.835
At 31 December 2023
2.835
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
2,073
192
Al 31 December 2023
2,265
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2022
762
Al 31 De¢embeT 2023
570
2023
2022
DEBTORS
Other debtors
142
10

FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Balance at Incoming Rgsources
Funds
Balance at
1-Jan-23 Resources Expended Transfer 31-Decry23
STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
62,535
1,948
19.7611
54,722
Totsl funds
62,535
19.7611
$4,722