Annual Report for the financial year 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025
Introduction
The Lea Brook Valley CIO is a registered charity (number 1172290)
The current trustees are:
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Rev David Walker (Chair)
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Debbie Alston
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Hannah May Pearson (Treasurer)
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Cllr Mark David Foster
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Wendy Mary Temple
Purpose and Main Activities of the Charity
PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING BIODIVERSITY OF LEA BROOK VALLEY.
ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING BIODIVERSITY OF LEA BROOK VALLEY.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing document of the Charity is a constitution which was last amended on the 29th March 2017 and reviewed 31[st] March 2024.
As a small charity, there has hitherto been no need for a formal structure, although this may change as the work of the Charity expands. The trustees meet twice a year to transact the business of the Charity. There is also frequent contact between trustees by email and phone calls. A number of trustees attend the Lea Brook Valley Green Team meetings which enables due diligence to be carried out on how funds sent to LBV Green Team Projects are spent, there is also regular contact with other Lea Brook Valley Green team members through CTDD.
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Annual Report for the financial year 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025
Financial Policies and Financial Review
The Charity has set aside 5% of all general fund receipts into a general fund account to meet expenses.
During the financial year under review, the Charity has not held any funds as custodian trustee for others.
The charity continues to keep up to date with its responsibilities and current financial controls.
Achievement and Performance
The charity continues to operate and is heavily supported by local residents and a group of strong volunteers.
It continues to maintain the site and enhance the BNG. Studies with the university continue in regards to reduction in surface water pollution runoff and Typha / phragmites. These findings were published and showcased at the 2023 Urban Drainage Conference held in Birmingham. 2024 saw how this fluctuated through varying climate change. The research continues.
The viewing platforms continue to allow pedestrians to connect with the site without encroaching on the natural habitats, thus protecting the biodiversity of the site and its four buffer zones.
Woodland Walk and outdoor educational facility, located at the rear of Dronfield Civic Centre is developing well and used extensively since its installation in 2023.
Maintenance was prioritised at the wetland / attenuation ponds, this was aimed at managing water flow, improving water quality and enhancing the biodiversity.
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Annual Report for the financial year 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025 Future planned projects TBC.
| Restricted Funds for Project | |
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| BNG Assessment | ongoing |
| Junior Environmental Ecologist | ongoing |
| “Apprentice” | |
| SensoryGarden Maintenance | ongoing |
All projects carried out in the Lea Brook Valley enhance the Social Capital value of the Lea Brook Valley and the wider community of Dronfield. The trustees continue to have due regard for their duty to comply with guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit in the exercise of their powers or duties.
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Revd Dave Walker
Chair of Lea Brook Valley CIO 29[th] January 2025
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Lea Brook Valley CIO
Annual Accounts
Registered Charity No 1172290 April 2024 – March 2025
The current trustees are:
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Dr Anthony Noble Bethell Mbe (Resigned)
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Bold, Rev Peter Edward (Resigned)
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Rev David Walker (Chair)
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Debbie Alston
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Hannah May Pearson (Treasurer)
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Mark David Foster
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Wendy Mary Temple
Notes to the accounts:
The charity is in a good financial position and continues to exist for the benefit of the residents of the local area.
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Lea Brook Valley CIO Annual Accounts April 2023 to March 2024
P&L
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Lea Brook Valley CIO Annual Accounts April 2023 to March 2024
Balance sheet
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepared accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Bank:
Lloyds Bank plc Uttoxeter (309890) Branch
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Lea Brook Valley CIO Annual Accounts April 2023 to March 2024