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
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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 repla￿MentS 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 Pro￿dureS 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 pU￿1C
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 r￿W 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.
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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
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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 r￿t 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
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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
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Receipts and pa
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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