FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1169907 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION CONTENTS Page Trustees, Annual Rewrt Independent Examiners, R8port statement of Finan¢ral A￿1vIlle$ Balance Sheet Not@s to th8 Flnancial Slat&m8nts 8-10 FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their report and unaudited financial slatemenls for the year en(Jed 31 December 2025. Referènce and Admini8trativ6 Inforniation Charity name: Friends of North Lodge Park Cromar Charity registration number: 1169LYJ7 Operal*)nal Address.. 6 Thè Warren Cromer Norfdk NR27 OAR Tel.. 01263 515453 Tnjstees: J Bond {c￿h81rMan) S W Baker Ico-chairmanl Mrs J Bond Mrs V Mccampling Bankers.. Bardays Bank PIC Barclays Direct Leicester Leicestershire LE87 2BB Independent Exgminer: Tony Lamer Chartered Certfiried Aceountanls 23 Station Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8RF FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER HARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Friends of Ltxlge P*k Cromer (the ch8fity} for the year ended 31 December 2025. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT CONSTITUTION The principal aim of the charity 15 to prolect, gnhancg and promote North Lodge Park CrcKner as a place ofrecrgation ond enjoyment for the long tgrm bgngfif of Ihe loGal comrnunily and visitors. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES The Friends of North Lodge Park Cromer became a registered charity. numbei 1169907, on 26 Oclober 2016. the charity uses the standard Foundalion Model Conslllution. Five Charity Trustees were ir)itially elected in October 2016. As detailed in the constSlullon Trustees appointed by a ￿$OlUtion 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 Tnjstees. The Trustees for the Friends of North Lodge Park Cromer are responsible for 811 decision m8kiro for the charity. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the charity is to protecl, enhanGe and promote North Lodge l¥rk as a p18ce of recreation and enjoyment for the long-tenn benefft of the IoG81 Gomn7unty and visitors. The Park is owned and managed by North Norfolk Dislricl Council INNDC). The Friends of North Lodge Park work with NNDC to achieve the objectives. The Principle Objectives are.. For the benefit of the local community and visitors of Cromer Norfolk and the Surrounding district. to provide and assist in the provision of facilities for re¢￿allon and other leisure interests of social welfare with the object of improving the condilions of life for the ￿mmunity and visitors of the area of benefit without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions in parttular but not exclusively by the preservation, promotion, sUPPOrt. assistance and impmvement of North Lodge Park. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the phystsl and natural environment of North Lodge Park. To assist other charitable organisations In Ihe lo¢al area whose area of benefit is the district of Cromer and the surrounding ar&a. In 2022 the Friends of North Lodge Park refoGuse¢J ils operation towards the management of the Park an relinquished its lease of the North Lodge Tearooms. PRIORITIES The Friends, Charity drew on public consultations in SprirvJ 2015 and 2016 to set the following priorities for the Trustees in the management of the Park Well maintained attractrve gardens and lawns. Events for all ages, wlthin the nature of the Park. Improve and update the facilities in the Park, especially play opp￿[unitIeS for children. FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 FINANCES Th8 charity operates under the following financial policies- Money will be focused onlo major projects to make significant improvements to the Park. Investment priorities wll be determined by community consultations., ujrrent PriOTilies are lo improve the flower beds, create more opportunrties for play and run events. Events Organ￿ed in the Pa￿ will be inclusive, free wh8re possible. Fund raising activit￿ will take place to contribute to the Trust's costs. Reserve5 of £15.000 will be allocated to enable the charity lo conlinue rf other income sources a￿ nol available. COMMUNir The Friends. group was founded in October 2014, formally constituted in March 2015 as a communty group. becoming a charity in October 2016. The charity is overseen and currenly managed ty 4 twstees. Th¥e are around 20 volunteers taking an active part in the charity, with signrficanl support from the community. The Frlends webslle was relauncl*d in 2024 and it and other soaal media (Faceb￿k) and fealures in local free newspapers and clrculars have been used to keep the communty Informed of activities and events throughout the year. The Trust has maintaineé good relationships with the local media outlets and garnered supwt from local compani&s and organisations. The Trust was very appreciative of a generous donation £300 from the Local COOP group whlch enabled it lo purchase much needed new garden equipment. PARK GARDENS The one constant priority from the ￿MMUnty for the Park Is for the flower beds and gardens to Ir￿ as g¢)od as possible. The Friends, group have an agreernenl with NNDC to restore, develop and maintain the Rose-Garden, flower borders around the café and the borders in the clock garden During 2025 we welcomed new members lo the pwl of vdunleers and said goodbye lo some long-standing members. The team of dedicated volunteers have again done a fantastic job during the year and their commitment lo the Park through the maintenance arKI management of the beds is véry much appreciated by the Trustees and the community al large. 11 is always so gralrfying to hear the many good comments from the park users both from locals and from visitors to the town. The team usually lallhough not exclusively) meet on Mondays andlor Fridays and volunteers will join the working parties when and rf they are able. Volunteers join for many reasons but often their love of gardening and éesire lo support the community is usually a key fador so anyone who would like lo help will be much aForeciated. The Trustees do recognise that the aging footpath infrastructure and degign doès restrict furiher desirable development and it is hoped that the Park Dwr￿, (currently NNDCI will at some stage be in a position lo address this this inveslmenl.This piece of equipment has been asked for by members of the public and is a welcome addition to Ihe play area - swings alwa￿ a basic piece of equipment to any play area. NLP HARD STANDING OLD TENNIS COURTS The District Council is currenuy reviewing rts options for the dev8lopmenl of the hardstanding site. FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARrrABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 EVENTS The lack of easily accessible toilets and the ¥￿eSS lo power supplies continue5 to prevent the Trustees to pul on outdoor theatre events. Three free outdoor music concerts (donation) were h81d during the summer vthh the Walker Brothers once again delighting their audience al each concert. The Friends 21$0 put on a series of successful fundraising activities and events throughout the year including sunflower competition and pumpkin carving together with a number of other children's events. All these aclivib'es were organised by the Trustees and other volunteers. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND POLICIES The Trustees have mel on 6 occasions during the year and held ils AGM in March 2025. The Twstees have once again been ably supported by c(wpled member Carol p￿kering, who has help raise the profile of the Friends through media activities as well as updating the various policy documents The Trustees hold meetings with the volunleer gardening teams, when requyed, to discuss planting and maintenance of the beds. An annual maintenance plan has been prepared to give some guidance to the teams although work is always $lru¢tured based on the neeés of the planting zones and weather conditions. FINANCIAL REVIEW GOING CONCERN After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectalion thal 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 ststements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going ￿ncern basis ¢an be found in the AGwuntiThJ Policies. REVIEW OF ACTivrriES Sge Ihe financial statements. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS The Friend's will continue to work towards its key objectives relating to the physical ThHintenance and developments wlthin the Park. The Friends are working with its landlords to identify a permanent gardeners, base and equipment store. The Fnends will continue the campaign to increase the number of. This report was approved by the Trustees on 26 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. J Bond Trustee S W Baker Trustee TiinK' Lcll'liL'I' FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, ￿tch are set out on pages 6t010. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The Twstees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audll Is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charrties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) arKI that an Independent examination is needed. It Is our reSpC￿S1b1l1ty to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, to follow Ihe procedures laid down in the general diTecliorts given by the Charity Commission under se¢tion 14515}Ib) of the 2011 Act,. and lo stale whether particular mallers have come to our attention BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination inclu(Jes a review of the accounting records kepl by the charity and a comparison of the aC￿￿nIS 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 matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenuy no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a ttrue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in Ihe statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, STATEMENT In connection with our examination. no materwl matters have c4)me to our attenlton whKh 96ves us cause to believe that. in any material aspecl.. the accwnting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act", or Ihe a¢¢wnts did not accord to the accounting records," or the accounts did not comply with the applicat4e requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the xcounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. We have no concerns and have come across rK) Other matters in connection wlh the examination to which attention Should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be rexhed. Tony Larner Chartered Certffied Accounlants 23 Station Road Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8RF 26 March 2026 FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Not Gonoral D•signatod Fund Fund 2025 Total 2024 Total INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and legacies Charftable acllvilles Income from investments 362 1.415 473 362 1,415 473 13,319 1.227 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 2,250 2,250 15,214 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable aclivilies Governance costs 302 302 28,886 Total ro8our¢e8 ?xp•ndod 302 302 28,886 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 1,948 113,672) Total funds al l January 2025 41.050 41.050 54,722 Transfer between fufMJ$ TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 42.998 42,998 41.050 The stslement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 8 to 10 forni part of these financial stalemenls. FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION REGISTERED CHARrrY 1169907 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Not08 2025 2024 FIXED ASSErs Tangiblg assets 319 427 CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 42.679 40,623 42,679 40,623 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS 42,679 40.623 NET ASSETS 42,998 41.050 CHARITY FUNDS Unrestricted funds Designated funds 42.998 41,0 42,998 41,050 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26 March 2026 and sNJned on their behalf by. J Bond Trus1•• S W Bakar Trustee The notes on pao8s 8 to 10 form part of these financial stat&menls. FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHAR￿ABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATK)N NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The prlncipal aeLounting pollcies are summarised below. The accounting polides have been applied consistently throug1￿￿J1 the year and In the precedlng period. la> ￿13 of accountlng The financial statements have been prepared under ItrE histc*ical cost convention and in accordance wlth the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice ISORP), 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities,. preparing their financial slalements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ifeland IFRS 102) and 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. {b) Fund accovnllng Unre5trided funds are available for use at the dis(Teti￿ of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds. which fomi part of the tJnrestri¢ted funds. a￿ funds assigned by the Trustees for a particular Purpose or project. Restricted funds are subjecl lo restrictions on Iheir expeNlilure imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal. (c) Incomlng resources AJI Incoming resources are included In the statement of financla actlvitles th8n the charity is entiued to Ihe income and the amount can be quanlffied wllh reaSona￿e accuracy. The fdlowng specific pdicies are applied lo particular categories of income.. Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donaliong and gwts and is induded in full in the Ststemenl of Financial Activities when receNable. Investment ir￿rne 15 included when receivable. Incoming resources from charitsble trading activity a￿ accounted for when earned. Inc(Hning resources from grants, where ffjlaled to F*rfomiance and specrfic del￿erables, we accounted for as the charity eams the right to c¢￿Sideration by its performance. {dl Resources expended Expenditure 1$ recognised on an a¢¢ruals basis a$ a liabilty is Incur￿d. Charilable expenditure comprises those Costs incurred by the charity in the dellvery of its a¢lNilie5 and service5 for its beneficiaries. 11 ir￿1￿Je5 both costs that can be allocated directly lo such activities and Ih05e of an i￿lIrect nature necessary to SUPP(wt ltrpm. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the conslitulional and slatylory requiremen15 of the charity and i￿U￿e accountancy fees and costs linked to the slralegi¢ management of the charity. I costs are allccaled between the expenditure Categc￿eS of the Slatement rl Financl ActNities on a basis design&4 lo refiect the use of the resource. {e) Tangible fixed asset Tangible fixed as$els are staled at Cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of ftted assets. less their estimated residual value, ¢)ver their estimated usefvl INes as follows.. Plant and machinery- 2511/0 reducing balance FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTIN AR NDED 1DE MBE ED General Deslgnatgd Fund Fund 2025 Total 2024 Total DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Easy Fundraising Other donations 62 3(KJ 62 300 69 13,250 362 362 13.319 3. CHARrrABLE ACTIVThIES Christmas trees Cookbook Park events Pumpkins sunn0v￿s Sundry income 25 25 35 147 540 55 200 250 1,100 70 1,100 70 220 1,415 1,415 1,227 4. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Bank interest received 473 473 Charltable Governan Actlvltlès Costs 2025 Total 2024 Total 5. CHARrrABLE ACTivrriES Depreciallon Events Garden expenses Insurance Licences Play equipment Printing, postage and stalionery Project fees (Gredil) Professional fees Repairs and renewals 108 255 2,669 587 143 182 826 517 $42 26.567 255 2.669 587 135 10 (4,000) 492 46 10 {4.000} 492 46 83 302 28,886 FRIENDS OF NORTH LODGE PARK CROMER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED R THE YEAR ENDED 1DE EMBER 2 2025 2024 NET INCOMING RESOURCES Net incoming resources is stsled after charging.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets- - owned by the charity 108 143 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machlnery COST At 1 January2025 Additions 2,835 Al 31 Decemb•r 2025 2,835 DEPRECIATION Ai 1 January 2025 Charge for the year 2.408 108 Al 31 December 2025 2,516 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 427 At 31 December 2025 319 Balance at Incomlng Resources Funds BalanGo at 1-Jan-25 Resources Expendod Transfor 31-Dec-25 8. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Unrestricted funds Designated funds 41.050 2.250 {302) 42,998 Totsl funds 41,050 2,250 {302) 42,998 10-