2020-12-31-accounts

					1.The preservation and conservation ofthe Grade II* Listed
					Baptistery and other historical remains associated with the Baptistery
					in Menacuddle Valley for the benefit ofthe public.
Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its				ofthe	2.The advancement ofeducation ofthe public about the history of the Baptistery and the ecological importance ofthe surrounding area.
governing document					3.To provide orassist in the provision offacilities for recreation and
					other leisure time occupation in the interests ofsocial welfare with the
					object of improving the conditions of life ofthe public by the
					conservation, enhancement and maintenance ofthe original Victorian
					ornamental garden in Menacuddle Valley.
					2020was a difficult year for any charity to continue with normal activities,
					following the onset ofthe Covid 19pandemic and subsequent restrictions
					imposed by the government from the middle of March. The trustees of
					the Friends of Menacuddle Well did, however, continue working
					throughout the year within government guidelines to further the charity's objectives forthe public benefit:
					1.The condition ofthe baptistery was monitored and drain clearance
					carried out to relieve flooding in and around the structure when
					necessary. Two tons ofgranite chippings were spread around the
					perimeter ofthe building to enhance the appearance ofthe area and
					improve public access.
					2. Planned educational activities for members ofthe public unfortunately
Summary ofthe main					had to be cancelled this year, including three previously arranged talks for local groups, and the annual Remembrance Day service. The website
activities undertaken			for	the	and Facebook pages were, however, well used and the information board
public benefit		in relation		to	at the site provided visitors with facts and background details of historical
these objects		(include	within		and ecological importance. A granite slab was commissioned to
this section	the statutory				commemorate the beginning ofwork to restore the site.
declaration	that trustees			have
had regard to issued by the		the guidance Charity			3.'Welly Days' had been planned for each month ofthe year, when members ofthe public would be able to engage with working on the
Commission	on public				restoration and maintenance ofthe Gardens. Most ofthese events were
benefit}					forbidden by government restrictions, but the charity was able to
					schedule five such days before lockdown began at the beginning ofthe
					year and later during the autumn. Much needed weeding and pond
					clearance was carried out by volunteers, along with planting of numerous
					bulbs, trees and shrubs and a young thuja as succession planting forthe
					existing magnificent mature specimen. The trustees also worked at the
					site whenever possible improving paths, installing bird feeders and
					creating two wildlife log piles.
					At the beginning ofthe year the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Cornish
					Bat Group were contacted to enlist their help with attracting more wildlife
					to the area. Unfortunately their offers of help had to be put on hold until
					normal activities could resume, hopefully later in 2021.
					The Charity Commission guidance on public benefit is taken into account
					when planning all activities.

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year			In spite ofthe difficulties in carrying out work this year, progress was made with all ofthe objectives that had been set for 2020.
			Substantial planting was carried out in all areas ofthe site, and this effort
			should be rewarded with extra shows of colour, pockets offragrance and
			increased wildlife habitat in the coming year. Landscaping ofthe South
			Garden was greatly enhanced by the building ofa beautiful drystone wall
			to create afeature viewpoint from which to appreciate the main features
			ofthe site. Stone steps and a pathway were also created in this area,
			along with the installation ofa large double compost bin here and another
			in the North Garden so that waste plant materials could now be
			processed on site rather than being transported toa distant facility.
			A start was made on the plans for extra support for wildlife with the
			construction oftwo wood piles to provide homes for bugs and insects,
			which would in turn provide food sources for small reptiles, amphibians
			and mammals. A range offeeders to support a variety of bird species
			were also installed around the gardens. Itwas wonderful tosee wildlife
			responding tothe efforts so far made, with a mother mallard duck and her
			ducklings setting up home on the pond island, and increasing insect life
			in evidence. Itwas fascinating to discover dozens of Digger wasp nests
			along the riverbank and watch the female wasps pulling their prey into
			the small holes as food for their young, and also to find numerous
			Dragonfly Larvae cast skins left behind by the nymphs after crawling from
			the pond and emerging as fully-formed young dragonflies.
			In this difficult year, members ofthe public have also frequently
			expressed their gratitude forthe work carried out. Not only have many
			more people visited the gardens, but it has been ajoy tosee families
			picnicking and children being able to run around in a safe environment.
			Many people expressed what a wonderful escape during lockdown it had

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			provided, others said they couldn't have managed without itas a calming
			bolthole and one lady who lives on her own confessed she couldn't have
			got through without it: Sitting beside the river just took all her anxiety
			away.
			The annual 'Britain in Bloom' competition was, unfortunately, cancelled
			for 2020 but the Friends of Menacuddle Well were proud to be awarded a
			'Certificate of Recognition' by the Royal Horticultural Society and South
			West in Bloom in celebration ofthe work carried out in previous years
			and throughout the current pandemic to 'help make your community more
			resilient in these testing times'.
			At the beginning ofthis year the trustees were grateful to Steve Double
			MP for agreeing to meet with the new CEO ofStAustell Brewery to
			discuss the charity's ongoing efforts to encourage them to reopen the old
			riverside walk from the town to Menacuddle Well, which runs through
			land owned by them. Itwas regrettable that the brewery repeated their
			assertion that they could not agree to lend their support to this project,
			and the trustees have reluctantly accepted that the hope of re-
			establishing this traditional route tothe Well will have to be abandoned,
			at least forthe time being.
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Briefstatement ofthe			E2,644.08of unrestricted cash funds were held in the current account at
charity's		policy on reserves	year end. This is higher than was planned because ofthe limitations
			placed on the work which could be carried out during the year.
			The policy is to hold between f200 and E1,000 in reserve to cover
			expenses such as Public Liability Insurance, purchase of plants,
			equipment and herbicides etcfor maintenance ofthe site, and
			unforeseen expenditure such as repair of damage caused by acts of
			vandalism.
Details ofany funds materially in deficit			Not applicable

O	CHARITY COMMISSION Fpp pNgLANp ANp WAl ES	CHARITY COMMISSION Fpp pNgLANp ANp WAl ES	Friends of INenacuddle Well Receipts and	Friends of INenacuddle Well Receipts and	Friends of INenacuddle Well Receipts and	Friends of INenacuddle Well Receipts and	Friends of INenacuddle Well Receipts and	payments	payments	payments	1170532 accounts	1170532 accounts			CC&63
			Forthe period from			1.1.20				To		31.12.20
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			Unrestricted funds				Restricted funds			Endowment funds		Total	funds		Last year
			to the	nearest	5		to the nearest		8	to the nearest 5		tothe	nearest	f	tothe nearest 5
A1 Receipts
Grants															1,218
Donations															473
Sub	total (Gross income	fior AR)													1,691
A2 Asset	and investment sales,
(see table).
	Sub total
	Total receipts														1,681
A3 Payments
Leaflet Printing
Insurance					63										64
Flora Planting and Maintenance															1 229
Info Boards	Design and Construction														1,801
Public Events					12									12	12
Infrastructure	Repair and Maintenance														66
Provision for wildlife									35
Construction	ofCompost Bins				700
Construction	of Drystone Wall / Steps												750
	Sub total			1,525				1,284							3327
A4Asset	and investment
purchases, (see table)
Benches	and Picnic Tables														1,749
	Sub total														1,749
	Total payments			1,525				1,284					2,809		5,076
Net ofreceiptsl(payments)-				1,525				1,284					2,808		3,385
A5 Transfers between funds				3	127			3	127
A6 Cash	funds last year end			1,042				4,411					5,453		8,838
Cash funds this year		end		2,644									2,644		5,453

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B1Cash funds					NatWest Current	Account			2,844
						Total cash funds			2,644
					(acres balances with receipts and payments
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									Unrestricted	Restricted				Endowment
									funds		funds			funds
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B3Investment	assets
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B4Assets retained		forthe			Benches				Restricted				1,230
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					Picnic Tables				Unrestricted
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B5Liabilities
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