Trustees. Annual Report for the period Peric*Y start dale Day Month Yea Period end date Monlh From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Chipperfield Burial Ground Trust Other names charity is known by None Registered charity number (if any) 1170966 Charlty's prlnclpal address cjo Blackwells The Common Chipperfield. Kings Langley. Herts Postcode WD4 9BS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates athd rf not fr•r whol• èaf Trust•e name (lffic• lif any) Name of p•rson lor body} entitled toa nt trustee if an St8ph8n MORRILL James GOOD Anthony THOMPSON John VIGOR Chair April 2023- Jan 2024 Kar8n PAPWORTH Mik8 JOSEPH Treasurer Jan 2024 - April 2024 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Infomiatlon) of adviser Name Address None Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiationl None TAR March 2012
Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charty's trusts CIO Foundation Constitutic Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Charilable Incorporated Organisation, Foundation Model Registered 4. January 2017 Trustee selection methods Five of the original trustees were members of Ihe Projecl Group which started work on the burial ground project in 2011. The Trust welcomes applications from the l(Kal community for those wishing to become trustees. and seeks out suitably experienced replaMentS as needed. One new Twstee. Karen Papworth, recruited January 2020; another, Mike Jose h, in Feb 2022. Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. poliGies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties- trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and ProdureS to manage them. The major risk Gould be loss of money from our bank account. Withdrawals are allowed only by cheque with 2 signatures out of 4 nominated (to HSBC) trustees. Truslees do not ever sign blank cheques. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Establish and provide a New Burial Ground to be available to people residing in the neighbourhood who wish to be buried in Chipperfield. Undertake or procure the management of the Burial Ground Hold and administer the Burial Ground in trust to allow enjoyment thereof by the pU1C Maintain and keep the Burial Ground in a g¢)ryJ and decent state of repair Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the publiG benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The Chipperfield Project Group was formed by volunlaers in 2011 when it became clear at the annual Parish Council meeting that there were a limited number of spaces left for burials in St. Paul's Churchyard in Chipperfield. (No Spa for any rW graves 2020 onwards) The intenlion of the Project Group (and now of the Trust) is thal burials will be able to continue for those from the locality who wish to be buried in the village of Chipperfield now that the churchyard is full. The Diocese of St. Albans has a policy of not extending its churchyards, and so it was clear that Ihe Project Group would have to find suitable land, obtain planning pemiission and establish a new burial ground. TAR March 2012
The Trust became a tharity on 4° January 2017- with a Charitable Incorporated Organisation set up to be the hold8r of the land forming the future burial ground. The Trust has never employed staff. In the earfy years Trustees made donations to provide starter funds in the bank account, and then continuèd local fijnd raising over 6 years until income from burials became available. The work for this financial year to April 2024 has been lo purchase another 5 memorial stones to go abov8 ashes. The Trust continued to maintain the grass and hedges, as well as the graves, and re-coated the double entran gates with Sadolin to keep the whole area well cared for. The Trust also received a memorial garden bench, relocated from Chipperfield Baptist Church whith closed down this year. The first burial took place in Octob&r 2019, and in the period 6 Apr 2023 to 5 Apr 2024 there have been 4 intemients of ashes and 3 burials in graves, so now a total of 12 graves and 10 stones with ashes underneath in the Burial Ground. This is in line wilh the project's expectation of 3 to 5 burials each year. The Trustees understand whal is meant by 'public ben8fit' and believe that this is described in this annual retum. The Burial Ground Trusteas continue to receive compliments from those who visit it and walk past it. The Trust does not own any possessions, or buildings. (But it does have a 125 yr lease on the Burial Ground). It continues to have public liability insurance with Zurich, renewed in May 2023 Additional detsils of objectives and activities ional information Income for the 2023-24 financial year is datailed in 'E° below. The Trust does not make grants to others. The Trust has no investrnents, but does have a draft policy on investments likely to be adopted should UK interest rates rise and our bank balance approach £9.000. CCLA manages investments on behalf of C of E Schools and the Diocese, and the Trust will consider using them. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment- The Trustees are aware of the guidance on Public Benefrt and no trustees have been paid for their work or contributions, or claimed any expenses other than reimbursement fc materials. The public benefits provided are:_ New space for burials and the intemient of ashes A 22 metre brick and flint front wall, with low gates. which has been praised by many and complements the village consatvation area. An attractive burial ground with flowers, and 3 benches on which to sit; and free access for the public at all times. A path round the outside of the boundary hedge now heavily used by dog walkers and others. The Trust has re•surfaced this 60 metre path with arisings fr¢)m trees félled locally. Volunteers are looking after the Burial Ground and assisl with many of the tasks. The Trust has not yel had to pay for any professional maintenance of grass or hedgas, but plans to purchase a garden waste bin to be emptied by Daconjm Borough Council £29 urchase + £50 for em contribulion made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance The work in the year up to Apnl 2024 was: Summary oflhe main achievements of the charily during the year Further purchase of 5 memorial stones for the ashes area. Cutting of the hedge & grass; weeding & maintaining the graves. 3 burials and 4 interments of ashes. Front gates r8<oated in Sadolin. Section E Financial review The Trust does rt have any reseNes but intends to adopt a drafted policy during the next year. At the moment it holds only a Current Account. Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materialty in deficit None Further flnanclal review details (Optional information) Funds for the 23-24 financial year have come from.' Income from burials and interments of ashes. £4,450. You may choose to indude additional infomiation, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of fvnds (including any fundraising): how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investm8ni policy adopled. The expenditure has been on Bank Charges, purchasing additional memorial stones for th8 ashes area, and also materials for maintenance. Total £713 The Trust has no investments, but a policy on investment has been drafted and will be considered as our bank balan( increases. Section F Other optional information Foreseeable expenditure for the 2024-25 year is:. Public Liability Insurance (£200) Replacement of any hedging plants that die Maintenance of perimeter fence, 3 benches and the double gates. (£250) Planting of more bulbs. A marker post for the ashes area. No payments have been made to trustees other than to r8imburse invoices for materials purchased for use in the maintenance of the burial ground. Trust members and volunteers have been generous with their time, and in loaning equipment. supplyiThJ fuel, and providing refreshments for those wod(ing on the bLJrial ground site. Section G Declaration TAR M8rch 2012
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signatu{$) Full name(s> Position leg Secretary, Chair,etc) Mike Joseph Treasurer Staphen MORRILL Chair Date TAR March 2012
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