| The Chipperfield Project Group was formed by volunteers in 2011 when it became clear at the annual Parish Council meeting that there were a |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for public benefit in relation |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| benefit) | The first burial took place in October 2019, and the Burial ground now (6Apr 2021)has 3graves and 1 burial ofashes. |
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| .Trustees and volunteers are now looking after the grass, hedges, weeding, and removing stones at no cost to the Trust. |
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| 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 |
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| months February —April 2021 (hence no renewal fee in this year's accounts). |
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| Additional details ofobjectives |
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| Income for the 2020-21 financial year is detailed in "E"below. |
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| 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. |
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| ~ | policy on grantmaking; | The public benefits provided are:- New space for buriais and the interment ofashes |
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| ~ | policy programme related investment; |
A 22 metre brick and flint front wall which has been praised by many and complements the village conservation area. |
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| ~ | 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. |
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| 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 |
~ Purchase of memorial stones and paving stones for the ashes |
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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 | |||
| ~ Cutting ofthe grass, weeding, maintaining the |
new graves. | |||
| ~ 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 |
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| in the natural mixed hedge as their gift to the village (they are |
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| commercial hedge planters) |
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| 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. |
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| Details ofany funds materially in deficit |
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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) |
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| 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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others near those whose remains are buried. |
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| supported the key objectives |
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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. |
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| Forseeable expenditure for the 2021-22 year is:— |
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| 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) |
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| Construction offirm ground Planting ofmore bulbs |
through the gates. Small memorial stone fora founder trustee |
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| Stephen | MORRILL |