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2023-03-31-accounts

SORP afaranaa
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 1) Topromote and further the craft of
the charity as set out in its beekeeping
and the science ofbees, to
governing document the public good.
2)
Toadvance the education ofthe public
inthe environmental
and economic
importance ofbees through
talks and
shows.
3)
Toadvance the education to children
in
the importance ofbees, beekeeping
and
other pollinators
promoting
their
welfare through
educational
initiatives.
Summary
activities
purposes
ofthe main
in relation tothose
for the public
Para 1.17and
1.19
The charity had over 100members at the end
the financial year, an increase on the previous
year. The focus continues to be on actively
of
benefit,
in parlicular,
activities, projects or
the
services
growing this number
in future.
identified in the accounts. Activities and attendance
at local and regional
shows have increased since the end ofthe Covid
lock downs and we plan todo even more in
2024subject tosuffident resources/volunteers.
There are five viable colonies onthe apiary
owned bythe CIO,which are used for training.
The training emphasis
ison "handgun"
experience compared
with attendance
in the
dassroom.
No charge is made fortraining
unless
specialised,
in which case a smafi charge is made
to cover additional
costs.
Ongoing development
ofthe Webdte continues,
both toreflect the growth ofthe CIO and
support the requirements
ofnew sponsors.
The Cio is looking forward toa successful
2023/24 and
ond
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Charity Trustees have complied with their
whether the trustees have
had regard tothe guidance
issued b the Chari
duty to have due regard tothe guidance on
public benefit published
by the Commission
in

Achieve me nts and Pe rformance
soRp wfarenae
Summary ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
Awelfare unit has been installed atthe Apiary
which was donated. The CIO paid for some
refurbishment
works to be carried out both
chadity's work has made to
the circumstances
ofits
beneficiaries
and any wider
beneiits to society as a
before and after instafiatlon.
Itholds the CID's
stocks and has a small social area to support the
training
program.
whole.
The Bees4schools and Beegombs4schools
educational
packs are proving very successful
with over 200requests during the year. We plan
to encourage more in 2023/24. These are free
and are distributed
around the UK. Packs and
equipment tothe value ofE2,580was
distdbuted to schools through these
programmes
in this financial year.
The Adopt a Hive program continues to develop
successfully.

Review ofthe charity's The Charity had funds ofE41,276at the end of
financial posaon atthe end
ofthe
eriod
the financial year.
Statement
explaining
the
There are currently
no reserves held
policy for holding reserves
statin
wh
the
are held
Amount ofreserves held Nil
Reasons for holding zero This policy iscurrently under review with a view
reserves to creating sufficient reserve in the event ofan
orderly wind down ofthe Charity.
Details offund materiagy in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
None
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing asa going
concern
Structure, Governance and Management
Description cfcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Trust Deed
Hcw Is the charily CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Every trustee must be appointed for a term of
including
details ofany
one year by a resolution
passed
at a properly
constitutional
provisions e.g.
convened meeting ofthe members.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
Only full and associate members
rights
have voting
to appoint one or more
trustees

ofthe charity t rustees who manag e the charity
Trustee name Oflice (ifany) Dataa acted ifnct Scr
whole year
Name ofParson (or body)
cnaaad toappoint trustee (if
Gregory Bool Chairman
Karen Keenan Membership
Derick Fulcher Treasurer
Christopher Trustee
Harvey
Anoop Kotecha Apiary Manager
Lyn Chitty Education