Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start dat8 1st Jan Peri¢Jd 8nd dat& 31st De¢ From 2025 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Friends of Menacuddle Vlell Other names charity is known by Roglstered charity number (rf any) 1170532 Charlty's principal addrnss Menadue Menacuddle Hill Sl Austell. Comwall Postcode PL2S SQP Nam05 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat•s act•d 11 not forwhob• TNst•• nam• Olfic• Ilf any) N•m• of p•rson lor body) •ntitlad Int trust•• ifan Wendy Earf Derek Martèy Fransca Arundel Treasurer Denise Madey Kenneth Wellicome Chair Hugh Symes- Thompson 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustses for the chartty, rf any• Ifor example, any custodian trustses) Name Datss acted rf not for whole ear TAR M•rth 2012
Names and addresses of adviser6 (Optional infombation) e of advlser Name Address Name of chief exKutlve or names of senior staff members Ioptional Inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrtptlon of the charity's trusts Type of goveming dcru[rnt Constitubon, adopted 2nd December 2016 How the thartty is tt*nstiiuied Charitable Incorkx)rated Organisation - Association Trustee StiOn methods Appointed by existtng trustees or members. One third of the Trustees retire at each Annual General Meeting but are eligible for reapFointrrEnt. Additional govemance issues (Optional infomialion) You may choose to include addrtional information, where relevant, about: The tharity trustees will make available to each new charity Irustee, on or before his or her first appointment: . poFicies aTrY PrOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the charity's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the tharity works", relationship with any related parties., twstees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. {a) a o)py of the nstitution and any amendments made to <b) a copy of the CIO'S latest trustees. annual reFQrt and statement of a¢unts. {c) a copy of the Charity Comrission Trustee Guidance CC3. {d) a copy of the Charity Commission Trustee Welcoff Pack All tmstees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits. TAR March 2012
Section C Ob"ectives and activities 1. The preseTrth conservation of the Grade Il" Listed Bapts'stery and other historical remains associated with the Baptistery in Menxuddle Valley for the benefft of the public. 2. The aYvancÈnt of education of the public about the history of the Bapkn'stery aTra the ecolcJical importance of the surrounding area. 3. To provide or assist in the provision of factlities for recreation and other leisutE time ocp'0n in the interests of social wetfare wrth the obiect of improving the conditions of lrfe of the public by the conservation, enhanment and rna1ntenan of the original Wictorian omarrEnL4 garden in menddle Valley. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in Its governing documont The work carried OLrt at Menacuddle Well in 2025 was to further the Friends objectives to maintain. improve. and ensure for the future, a peaceful locats'on for the general public to exercise, relax and r&connect with nature. Four General Meetings were held in which the trustees and our contact with Comwall Council reTr4ie4ved progress mate and Considered fLrture plans and hopes for the Site. The main activtties undertaken in relation to the objectives listed above were as ouUined below: 1. The condition of the Baptistery was monitored and the immediate area around it was kept dear of leaves etc. The drain was rodded as neSSary to allow overltow from the spring into the river, and the iron grill across the drain. which h&J gone missing, was found and replaced. It was noted that hvo or three substantial ¢apping stones had been rerVed by sorrEone from the parapet of the 'beam' or 'linlel' granite road bndge rosS the river, and invesligations were made into the best way of repairing the damage when funds would allu4Y. Summary ofthe maln activities undertaken for the public benefft In lation to these objects (Include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on publlc benefft) 2. A number of events were attended in order to increase local areness of the site, induding manning stalls at the dimate fair at a local church and in the Market House at the St Austell Christmas Fair. A presentation was also given to the St Austell Ladies Luncheon Club. where four of the trustees gave an illustrated talk on the beginniros of the Menxuddle Well restoration project. the history of the stte, and the evolution from overgrown 'jungle' to the present planting scheme and the re- establishment of wldlrfe. There were around 30 attendees and the talk was very well received. The annual Rernernbran servi held in honour of all th8 lives lost in wars past arKI present was this year attended by residents and carers from the neighbouring nursing home as well as representstives of Treverbyn Parish Council, ex-servi personnel. and general members of the public. The very mving occasion was led by one of the chanty trustees and vnderfullY supported by the Royal British Legion, who prowded stsndard beareryJ and a bugler to accompany the laying of wreaths and spngs of rosema at the Bapb'stery by the con regation. March 2012 TAR
- Eleven Welly Days, were planned for 2025, when most of the physical work at the site V•Y)uld be Carried out by volunteers, though the weather was so awful on two of the days that they ha to be Canled1 Howe%Er, much was achiev1 on the remaining nine Welly Days and other &J h¢ ocwions, induding to." Clear, rake and add chIpngS to paths" use the composted waste from the srte bins to mukh the gardens; prune shrubs and trees and remove un¥vdnted large branches from trees; relocate se- seed1 shrubs into new locations. dear overgrowth from the river bank; rtrpaint wooden picnic tables and bendles; remove invasive HIdayan Balsam., dear from the pond,. plant 5 sacks of primulas and numerous geraniums.. erect tree guards,. and label important Flant specirrens for visitorfs infornation. Major new planting was rried out using the remainder of the Imerys grant from 2024. This indud&J: A Hoheria 'Snow White, to give sumnw colour at the main pcnic area.. a Maus 'Evereste' crab apple to pr(XIu frurts for the community and wildlife; and three rh¢>Jodendrons to prowde sUSsion planting of the most prominent plants on the slte. Finally. access to the sile was improv&Y thanks to a hetpful Comtsc sub<ontr&tor filling some of the potholes on the entran road with a hovcold tarnC mix. The Friends are ccM)ttnually looking at 0Oions of Improwng ac(Y&s to the gardens. and to this end the possikn'lity of replacjng the old concrete footbridge across the tiver with a new, more sympathetic. wheelchair friendly bridge was explored. Quotes and grant opportunities were sourctd, and work will continue to try and redise this ambition. Another opportunty also arose this year to revisit the effort to re- open the ¢Jd riverside dIk from the town to Mena¢uddle Well. Under ComwaH C(WTKiE's 'Rights of INay IMpr0ment Fyan, it may be possible to designate the walk as a Right of Way rf eviden can be provided of previous use by the public. or of designation in the past as a 'Public Highway.. Work started to try to gather evidence, in fx)njunclion wilh the Old Comwall Society, the Town and Parish Counols. St Austeil Health Care, other local groups and dignitaries, and members of the public. The Chanty Commission guidan on public benefft is taken into aox)unt when planning al xtivtties. TAR Mwch 2012
Addltlonal detalls of objecllves and actlvllies Ioptlonal inforniatlon) You may choose to indude further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantrnaking. policy programrrt related investment", contribution made by volunteers. As ever, the tmstees would like to extend our thanks to the volunteers who freely give their ts.me in helpHng to cary out the wort in the gardens throughout the year. This year rt was a particular pleasure to welcome to Welly Day, a Year 10 student carying out vduntary work for her Duke of Edinburgh award. along with her younger sister. Section D Achievements and perfomance Summary ofthe maln achievements of the charity during the year As well as the general work of maintaining the gardens and pathways in a condition to improve the experien of the visiting public, the trustees and volunteers COnntrated on the plans previously laid out for the year. Good progress was made with all our efforts, and they were rewarded by the many complimentary comments of Vit10rS. The invasive plant species. particularfy Himalayan Balsam, which had been taking over the river banks were removed, and this allowed self- seeded tree ferns to establish themselves, helping to stabilise the banks, and giving a fantastic welcoming view along the river. The interesting and important speamen plants were labelled with discrete signage to prowde totanical infonnation as part of our remit to educate the public in the ecological importanc? of the area. This infrjrmation was also induded in the presentation "ven. and ebents attended, throughout the year. Suc£ession planting of Rhododrendron Athreum and other specimen trees was completed to help ensure the preseprfation of the heritage of the site for future generalions. The &tivtties (xrried out at The Well continued to re1ve wide coverage from the media and Ial organisats'ons. The Comish Times online published an artide and phot¢>Jraphs of the Memorial Servi, and v were delighted to see a gigantic photograph of the baptistery and waterfall induded on a permanent banner display ol local attractions in the town centre. The final judgement of the work in the gardens was given by the Royal Horticultural Sojety judge for the South West in Bloom compets'tion. He again awarded us a 'Level 5 - Outstanding, rating and commented that the site was 'A wonderful oass which Sl Austell can be proud of. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Brfef statement of the charty's policy on reserves £379 of cash funds we held in the Current account at year end, all of which was unrestricted. This is in line with the policy to hold betsveen £200 and £1,000 in reserve to cover exFenses such as Publi¢ Liabilty InsUr8n, purchase of plants, equipment and hert)icides etc for maintenance of the gardens. and unforeseen expenditure such as repair of damage c4used by acts of vandalism. Detalls of any fvnds niaterlalty In deficit Not applicable Further flnanclal review details (Oplional Infomiatlon) You may choose to indude additional infomiation, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds {indudrng any fundraising),. how 8xrenditure has supported the key obpctives of the charity: investment policy and objectives induding any ethical investment policy adopted. The Charity did not ap for any major funding for 2025, but the trustees were grateful for the donation of 5 sacks of primulas by a local nursery, and a cash don*'on of £50 from the St Austell Ladies Luncheon Club, followng a presentation given by trustees. Various methods of fundraising are rrenty being investigated 10 5UPPOrt the ongoing costs of maintenance of the gardens in the future. Section F Other optional information The plans for Menxuddle Well in 2026 are to: Continue maintenance and improvement of the gardens. induding the repair of the wom grassed areas around the picni¢ tsbles and stabilisation wtth Geotech grids and gravel infill. Cary out low-level planting along the river bank in the North Garden. Repair and replace cappng stones on top of the road 'beam' bridge. Continue worknng wrth other local groups to achie the rewopening of the riverside walk linking Menacuddle Well to St Austell ttrwn. TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of tho charitys i*ustses Signaturels) Full namels) Position leg Secretsry• Chair, otc) ery(Jji Chcxic DrrtrK nARLr r 11-09-3 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Frf•nds ol M•na¢uddle We4 1170532 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe peri4)d To 1.1.25. 31.1125. Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds Restricted nds Endowment lunds Totsl funds Ls$t year toth8 neth8t £ knthe nwe•t £ trthe neueBI£ tothe nur•81£ tothe noarnt £ A1 Recei Grants Dooalions 62S tota ss inGon7e ARJ 826 A2 Asset arHI Invos¢m•nt sale8. Total recelpts 625 A3Pa Construction of Paths Insurance Flora Planting and Mairrtenance Info Board¥ Oesigll and Constructkin Publi¢ Evonts and Infom)*ion Infrastw¢ture Repair and m81n1ance 134 134 107 17 Piovi¥ion forwildlife Sub total 502 A4 Awt and Inv•8trnent Purchase of Rtrlknoat 1LVJ Sub total 237 502 682 Net olre¢elpW(payments) . A6 Trdnsfers botweèn funds A8 Cash funds last year ènd Cash funds thts yearend 18 265 452 523 44 37 379 2,122 CCXX R1 acxount$ (SSI 0910712026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrg$trlcted funds Restricted funds to nèawt£ Endowmgnt fuTrds to nFarest£ to n•4rg#t£ 81 Cash funds Totsl cash funds 379 xwl(s}} Rgstrlctod funds Endowmgnt fund8 to nearest £ funds to neaYeNt£ Details to r•o•f#t£ B2 other monetary assets FurHI towhlc Details Coot lopkn•ll ¢uir•nl vlu& ional B3 Investmont assots lo ¥iht¢h Current v4lue Details Colt lopu0nl B4 Assets retsined for the charltys own us• R8StnL#J Benche5 Picnic Table5 Unre5trid UnresthLted Unresth& 758 Fund towhich ll¥1 Amount du• Wh•n due lonal Details B5 Liabilttio$ Signed by one ortwo truste•s ¢)n behalf of all the trustees Signature 14int Name Dale of roval IK.%_ZL Il.Y. Z6. CCXX R2 aOUnts ISSI