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2021-04-05-accounts

The Chipperfield
Project Group was formed by volunteers
in 2011 when
it became clear at the annual
Parish Council meeting
that there were a
limited number ofspaces left for burials
in St. Paul's Churchyard
in
Chipperfield.
(No space for any new graves 2020 onwards)
The intention
ofthe Project Group (and now ofthe Trust) is that burials
will be able to continue forthose from the locality who wish to be buried
in the village ofChipperfield
now that the churchyard
is full.
The Diocese ofSt.Albans has a policy of not extending
its churchyards,
and so itwas clear that the Project Group would have to find suitable
Summary ofthe main
activities undertaken
for
public benefit in relation
the
to
land, obtain planning
permission
and establish a new burial ground.
The Trust became a charity on 4e January 2017—with a Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation
set up to be the holder ofthe land forming the
future
burial ground.
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration
that trustees
have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
The Trust does not employ any staff —the work this financial year to
April 2021 has been purchasing
memorial
stones and paving stones for
the ashes area, encouraging
grass and wild meadow
growth
on the land
leased from Dacorum
Borough Council, and the work detailed
below in
section Dto make the Burial Ground
presentable.
benefit) The first burial took place in October 2019, and the Burial ground
now
(6Apr 2021)has 3graves and 1 burial ofashes.
.Trustees and volunteers
are now looking after the grass, hedges,
weeding,
and removing
stones at no cost to the Trust.
The Trust does not own any possessions,
or buildings.
(But it does have
a 125yr lease on the Burial Ground).
It continues to have public liability
insurance
with Zurich who provided a free extension ofcover for the 3
months
February —April 2021 (hence no renewal fee in this year's
accounts).
Additional
details ofobjectives
and activities 0 tional information
Income for the 2020-21 financial year is detailed
in "E"below.
The Trust does not make grants to others.
The Trust has no investments.
You may choose to include
further statements,
where
relevant,
about:
The Trustees are aware ofthe guidance
on Public Benefit and no
trustees
have been paid for their work or contributions,
or claimed any
expenses.
~ policy on grantmaking; The public benefits
provided are:-
New space for buriais and the interment
ofashes
~ policy programme
related
investment;
A 22 metre brick and flint front wall which has been praised
by many and
complements
the village conservation
area.
~ contribution
made by
volunteers.
An attractive
burial ground
with flowers, and 2benches on which to sit
and free access for the public at ail times.
A path round the outside ofthe boundary
hedge now heavily used by dog
walkers etc.
Volunteers
are looking after the Burial Ground and assist with many of
the tasks.
The Trust has not yet had to pay for any professional
maintenance.
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Summary ofthe main The major work in the year up to April 2021 was:-
achievements
ofthe charity
during the year
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Purchase
of memorial
stones and paving stones for the ashes
area.
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Construction
ofa plinth
with securing
bolts for
a fine 3seater oak
bench presented
to us
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Sowing ofmore grass and wild flower seed.
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Planting
ofdaffodils,
primroses
and tulips around the
perimeter
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Cutting ofthe grass, weeding,
maintaining
the
new graves.
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There have been two burials and one interment
ofashes.
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A local family paid for and has replaced dead whips as necessary
in the natural
mixed hedge as their gift to the village (they are
commercial
hedge planters)
Briefstatement
ofthe
charity's
policy on reserves
The Trust does not have any reserves.
It holds only a Current Account at
this early stage of its development.
Details ofany funds materially
in deficit
None
Further financial
review details
(Optional
information)
You may choose to include
additional
information,
where
relevant
about:
Funds for the 20-21 financial year have come from:—
A grant from Chipperfield
Parish Council.
Income from 2 burials and
1 interment
ofashes.
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the charity's
principal
Small donations
from individuals
(Largest F56)
sources offunds (including
any fundraising);
The expenditure
has been purchasing
paving
and memorial
stones for
the ashes area so as to allow 2 benches where people can sit and talk to
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how expenditure
has
others near those whose remains
are buried.
supported
the key objectives
ofthe charity;
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investment
policy and
objectives
including
any
ethical investment
policy
The Trust has no investments,
and this is not likely to change
coming year.
in the
adopted.
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Forseeable expenditure
for the 2021-22 year is:—
Public Liability Insurance
Replacement
ofany hedging
plants or grasses that fail to establish
Maintenance
of perimeter fence, benches and the double gates.
The laying ofsquare stones for the interment
ofashes area (est.f1500)
Construction
offirm ground
Planting
ofmore bulbs
through the gates. Small memorial
stone fora founder trustee
(F1,000)
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categoric. Dalai!a funds funds funds
to nearest E to nearest E to nearest E
61 Cash funds
6,402
Total cash funds 6,402
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest E lo nearest E to nearest E
62 Other monetary assets
Details Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
63 Investment assets
Details Fund towhich
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4Assets retained for the
charity "s own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liebaity relates (optional) (optional)
65 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees
behalf ofail the trustees
on natur Print Name Date of
approval
James GOOD
Stephen MORRILL