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← Stephen Cox Garden Trust

2025-09-30-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date
01st.
October		 Period start date
01st.
October		 2024 Period end date
30th.
September		 2025
From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Stephen Cox Garden Trust

Other names charity is known by

Mid-Wessex Garden Trust; Stephen Cox Trust, SBC Garden Trust

Registered charity number (if any) 1174239 ~~i~~ Charity's principal address 84, Studley Lane,

Studley, nr. Calne,

Wiltshire Postcode SN11 9NH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Stephen Ben
Cox		 C.E.O./chair/
Founder
Colette Som
Nicholas Self
Simon Kerstan Publisher &
Assistant Director
David Meier
Ryan Miller
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Stephen Ben Cox

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution

How the charity is constituted

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

By majority approval of all Trustees via e-mail proposal from Trustee selection methods C.E.O./Founder.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

  1. The Trust has a wide range of policies with regards to such matters as: Risk Assessment; Student Welfare; Health & Safety; Accidents; etc (14 documents in all). The student receives a written copy of all of these as part of our detailed Induction Programme prior to commencing any studies, training or volunteering with the Trust.

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• trustees’ consideration of has gradually increased, the Trust keeps in mind the relative balance major risks and the system between online/remote provision and on-site provision. Where appropriate and procedures to manage it increases the former according to the resources available in terms of them. finances/donations etc and manpower. (It is also cognisant of the necessity to not undermine the CEO’s state of health)

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

(i) To advance horticulture & conservation education in particular but not exclusively by means of: videos; library; public literature; research; mentoring; publishing; websites; student placements; teaching; garden. 2. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England & Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine. (ii) Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.

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Trustees kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning our activities for the year. As a matter of course, reference was made to our agreed objectives to aid decision-making. The main activities undertaken for the public benefit were as follows:

  1. Public information & guidance via its own three websites, its own YouTube channel, & Google website, and Google notices & news + on the following media platforms: FaceBook, LinkedIn, Xing/, Instagram, & other professional networking media.

  2. Provision of residential educational placements all year round for Summary of the main foreign students especially from the E.U., staying for around 30 days activities undertaken for the each. public benefit in relation to these objects (include within 3. Making available information sheets, guides etc on conservation, this section the statutory wildlife to the general public. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance 4. Offering access to the library for local students; and to post-graduate issued by the Charity scholars. Commission on public benefit)

  3. 5.Student Manager conservation remote roles for students from 7 UK universities.

  4. As and when manpower, finance and circumstance permit offering private group visits.

  5. Similarly: group bookings by gardening clubs/women’s' institutes etc. 8. Similarly: training/study opportunities for young unemployed. 9. Offering the garden for supervised visits by pupils of local schools for projects/study.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

  1. Residential Student Volunteer programme (E.U) assist garden improvement increasing enjoyment students, visitors, disadvantaged, elderly. Also interact with the community. gain skills. They come to the Trust for tuition/study holiday/language improvement/life and skills enhancement/work experience and were given free board and lodge. Each student stays for between 2 and 6 weeks.

  2. Association with Wiltshire County Council Unit for young adults with You may choose to include learning difficulties: providing a resource for building skills & confidence further statements, where under carer supervision. relevant, about:

  3. policy on grant making; 12. Mentoring: The Trust provides aspects of mentoring to 23 of its past residential student volunteers to support their ongoing (e.g. university or

  4. • policy programme related vocational) education and/or career development. investment;

  5. • contribution made by 13. Making educational videos on conservation/wildlife/climate change volunteers. which are made publicly available via our YouTube Channel.

  6. Creation of research documents on climate change/conservation/wildlife etc in an immense range of subjects.

  7. Student Trips to places of historical, cultural and scientific interest. 16. Book Publishing (educational): horticulture, well-being, conservation. heritage. Initially as e-books Rolling programme of new titles each year.

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  1. Quarterly Magazine on the activities, projects, programmes of the Trust for benefit of: the Trustees, past students, current students, sponsors & donors, associated educational bodies, supporters.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year		 1. FOREIGN STUDENTS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS
Residential placements were continued for foreign students to come
to stay with us for study/language improvement/work and skills
enhancement, life adventure etc. They came from:
GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS
FINLAND..
There was also the return of past students from Germany and
Finland.
It has been of value to the local community, to international friendship
and understanding. They also improved their English; completed their
designated abroad placements required by their respective
universities. They also often made their university applications whilst
here. And were able to explore England, get out of their comfort zone
and broaden their horizons in life.
Places are now being offered as from March 2026.
2. BOOK PUBLISHING
The Trust has initiated a project to engage in additional public
education and welfare: book publishing.
This is made possible by the support of a company in Germany who
will undertake e-publishing for the Trust.
A series of books is planned to assist public understanding of such
matters as:
conservation, gardening, well-being, ecological landscaping, design.
The two books “The Water Gardener” and “The Well Being Gardener”
(both written by the founder, Stephen Ben Cox) were delayed for
technical reasons and will now be released and are due for public
release early in 2025.
The third book,The Happy Gardeneris now approaching completion.
A fourth book: “The Healthy Gardener” is now well advanced
A fifth book: “The Spiritual Gardener” dealing with the gardening ethos
and approach found in Taoism, Islam, Buddhism, Shinto, Christian
monasteries, as well as the English Romantic style and other
traditions is now also being written.
And a sixth book “The Heritage Gardener” has been started.
3. ONE WEEK EDUCATION STUDIES CORNWALL
With one of our former German students together with representatives
of our German sponsors 7 days research and studies in Cornwall and
Exmoor relating to botanical, historical, horticultural, geological and
heritage analysis and visits. This included several coastal treks, visits
to the Eden Project, and to the Pinetum Gardens, Pendennis Castle,
St. Michael’s Mount,.
4. CONSERVATION VIDEOS
The Trust has developed its own YouTube video channel and is now
actively producing videos for public education in the arenas of:
conservation, climate change, habitat protection & restoration,
pollution, wildlife endangered species. This also involves the active
participation of students at various universities in the UK and abroad.
The Founder produced the text, audio and photographs.
Several more videos are in pre-production planning.
The Trust channel at YouTube is:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYY9eJhV8SLIY8iVwnKG1Q

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Section D Achievements and performance

  1. QUARTERLY MAGAZINE The Trust Quarterly Magazine underwent expansion and redesign. Additional to the activities, projects, programmes of the Trust for it now includes previous of forthcoming Trust book publications, guidance notes on well-being/garden tips/conservation for the benefit of: the Trustees, past students, current students, sponsors & donors, associated educational bodies, supporters. It also includes feedback form over 21 past foreign residential students, and notes on: new videos produced, eds, new books publishing, garden improvement, library expansion, conservation projects with UK universities student, links with Wiltshire Special Education Unit, educational visits. 6. E.U. STUDENT SUPPORT : Ongoing mentoring/guidance given to 21 of our past residential student volunteers for their university studies/career etc in their home countries. Re-visits to the Trust by some of them. And they send feedback on their lives and studies for the Trust Quarterly Magazine/Report. 7. U.K. UNIVERSITIES Links continued and were expanded with several U.K. Universities student union internship/volunteering/community portals. Trust profiles have been published. Several volunteering jobs in the areas of MultiMedia, Video production, Conservation, Wildlife were published with U.K. universities. These included: University of Bath; Bristol University; Bath Spa University; and University of the West of England; Oxford University, Southampton University. Bournemouth University. Over 50 students volunteered with the Trust this year. 8. GRASSES GARDEN Which includes Cordylines and Phormiums. This has now undergone extensive refurbishment requiring removal of large overgrown Pampas Grass. Then installation/planting of: a range of Sedums; Oleander; Lavender; new Grasses; Catananche; 9. PUBLIC INFORMATION & GUIDANCE & EDUCATION (i) Conservation research articles by student managers (ii) On social media platforms (LinkedIn; Facebook; Xing; Instagram; Google for Business. (iii). And our three Websites. (iii) Provision/offer of guide sheets and reference on wildlife; animal habitats; conservation; organic gardening, pollinating planting. (iv) Videos on climate change, conservation, wildlife. (v) Writing of several books for public release in 2024. 10. STUDENT EXCURSIONS The Trust is now also helping its foreign students by organising cultural excursions around England and Wales. This year these were: Aveburyhenge; Bath; Gloucester; Calne; Salisbury; Exmouth; Cardiff; London; Weymouth; Winchester; Chippenham; Oxford; Wells; Malmesbury; Castle Combe, Bristol; Marlborough; Lynmouth; Polperro; Mevagissey; Pendennis Castle; Porth Levan; Charlestown; Mousehole; Falmouth; Minehead; Lansallos; Perranporth; St. Austell; Helston; The Lizard; Mullion Cove; Pinetum Gardens; Bude; Lynmouth; Minehead; St. Michael’s Mount; Porthcurno; Brean Down

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Section D Achievements and performance Headland; Malmesbury; Lacock; Cheddar Gorge. Clevedon. Sand Bay. This opportunity for our students has also been enhanced by the generosity of a Trust supporter who allows the use of his car. 11. E.U. STUDENTS CONSERVATION MANAGERS The Trust is now investigating the possibility of expanding the student manager roles and opportunities to other countries (in the E.U.). Initially discussions are taking place with German students. 12. PROMOTION (i) Improvement of our main website Garden Trust (webnode) (ii) ‘Workaway’ website profile and four other student traveller sites. (iii) Various local directories. (iv) Google listing & Google website (v) YouTube Channel . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYY9eJhV8SLIY8iVwnKG1Q (vi) LinkedIn (vii) Xing. (viii) FaceBook (ix) Instagram (x) https://philomathes5.webnode.page/ (education website) (xi) A website is being produced by a German publisher to promote the books being written by Stephen Cox (the Trust’s Founder). 13. UNIVERSITY MANAGERS- HABITATS AND WILDLIFE There are several categories each with various subjects. Each manager chooses a category and they proceed to write articles in that category. The appointments last for one academic year and is renewable: (A) Species (12 subjects); (B) How to Make Animal Houses (5 subjects) (C) Soil (7 subjects). (D) Planting (5 subjects). (E) Water (5 subjects) (F) Feeding/Foraging Routes/Wildlife Corridors (6 subjects). (G) Conservation For Children (4 subjects) (H) Recycling/Renewables (8 subjects) (I) Wild Spaces & Habitats (5 subjects) (J) Wildlife & Organic Gardening (9 subjects) Neither the categories nor the range of subjects are exhaustive and are always being expanded. Students retain copyright of their work but the Trust has full rights of archiving/publishing etc. Students managers are given accreditation for their work and testimonials/ reports/feedback is provided 14. WILTSHIRE COUNCIL EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Working with the Wiltshire Council Unit for adults with learning difficulties & other disabilities (e.g. autism, Downes syndrome etc) with their carers) providing placements to enable them to gain work experience and improve skills and confidence and offer parent respite. Currently two mornings a week. We have taken on two additional clients.

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Section D Achievements and performance

  1. UNIVERSITY MANAGERS CONSERVATION There are several categories each with various subjects. Each manager chooses a category and then proceed to write articles in that category. The appointments last for one academic year and is renewable: (A) Mitigation measures.(15 subjects) (B) Renewable energy advantages/impacts. (13 subjects) (C) Re-wilding. (10 subjects) (D) Landscape restoring/protection/wildlife enhancement. (17 subjects) (E) Threats to species. Extinction. Climate Change(13 subjects). (F) Individual species/threats/decline(15 subjects). (G) Damage to migration routes/breeding. (11 subjects) (H) Well being & nature. Housing etc (15 subjects). (I) Loss/damage of Habitats/special landscapes. (10 subjects) (J) Pollution (12 subjects). (K)Circular Economy. (7 subjects) (L) Landscape/Environment (15 subjects) (M) Landscape re-wilding (17 subjects) (N) Pollution Costs (11 subjects) (O) Oceans & Waterways (20 subjects) (P) Landscape & Economy Impacts (12 subjects) Neither the categories nor the range of subjects are exhaustive and are always being expanded. Students retain copyright of their work but the Trust has full rights of archiving/publishing etc. Students managers are given accreditation for their work and testimonials/reports/feedback is provided 16. LIBRARY : Modest expansion of the Library in the areas of conservation, heritage, gardening, design, architecture. Ongoing offer to local students for their studies, and to university and to post-graduate scholars for research. 17. PEDAGOGY The Trust has continued to develop its unique educational philosophy based on the ethos and teachings of its Founder. This might be termed a version of humanist education: though not constrained by the theories, and delimitation or prejudice of what can sometimes be inherent in the term ‘humanism’. The philosophy combines the best of teaching traditions and developments of the past with the experience, innovations and unique approach of the Founder over many years to yield this unique practical form of education to arm young people to: (i) fulfil their individual potential and a full and meaningful life (ii) improve and serve their community (iii) seek and practice innovation, improvement and high ideals and standards in life (iv) cherish the planet, wildlife and the environment and (v) to become model citizens. (ii) This is explained in our humanist education website Philomathes. (https://philomathes5.webnode.page/) 18. PAST STUDENTS : Twenty-four past residential volunteers from around Europe are staying in regular contact with the Founder and also write a quarterly report for the Trustees and Friends of the Trust (in its Quarterly Magazine/Report) about the progress of their university courses and life in general since the completion of their residential study placements with our Trust. Some of our past students returned. At their invitation the Founder visited some of its past German students.

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Section D Achievements and performance

  1. SCHLOSS MÜNSTER BOTANICAL GARDENS Thanks to German sponsorship, there was a visit to the botanical gardens at the Prince Bishop's Castle in Münster . Severely damaged during World War II, and its greenhouses destroyed. Since restored. Maintained by University. It contains: 8,000 species, including a major collection of 230 of 280 known Pelargonium species; 10 greenhouses/2,000 m²; artificial stream, meadow; a medicinal garden. A garden with plants from the Alps & Pyrenees; Arboretum; birch-oak forest; Tilia-beech trees, Australia and New Zealand plants; Mediterranean plants (kept in the orangery in cold months); Moor and heath. Systematic garden of seed plants, Tropical house. Victoria House, Cottage Garden from the 1900s, featuring vegetables and herbs. The garden contains a good selection of rare and mature tree specimens in its arboretum, including orange trees that are over 200 years old. 20. VIDEOS PRODUCED IN CURRENT YEAR Video production is now a major part of the Trust’s educational work. Greening The City Since the late Neolithic the city was never planned it happened anarchically. It is creeping across the entire planet. This video proposes that the city must grow upwards: •produce its own food, •submerged transport, •roads becoming wildlife & public havens •renewable energy •designated community identities •waterways, lagoons. •green sky boulevards Editor: Adam Mirreh UWE. Creator/Narrator: Stephen Ben Cox -------You and the Wildside Addresses depletion of Nature in UK and decline of 97% of wildflower meadows & 93% of invertebrate species in only 80yrs. Humble gardens can assist renewal. Outlines ways householders can restore local habitat. An excerpt from the book by Stephen Ben Cox: The Conservation Gardener. Editor: Adam Mirreh UWE. Creator/Narrator: Stephen Ben Cox -------Et in Arcadia Ego Via the painting by Nicolas Poussin (1594 – 1665) of the same name (and various other artists across the centuries) this video assesses the mystery of the phrase and the loss of the vision and hope of man in harmony with nature and proposes its renewal for a modern age to overcome hubris, lost opportunities and fulfil our potential. Editor: Celeste Dadd (Bath Spa University) Author/Narrator: Stephen Ben Cox -------Extinction Examines the triggers and dangers of tye 6th Great Mass Extinction Event which has already begun and what is needed to arrest its cataclysmic result for all wildlife and the human. The Anthropocene Age has unravelled the normal planetary flows, self renewal and balance. Clear facts are given about the collapse of life renewal and evolution Written & narrated by Stephen Ben Cox Editing/Music: Freya Malone. (Bath Spa university)

  2. EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION IN THE TRUST MAGAZINE A new feature was launched in the quarterly magazine. These are 5 guides/help/how to/education items written by the founder in 5

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Section D Achievements and performance

categories: History : gardeners, movements, philosophers. Innovations, styles, etc. Well-Being : How to overcome fatigue, illness, strengthen mind and body, reduce mental health problems, gain insights and understanding into nature. Garden Tips : Best practice for organic gardening, cuttings, pollinating, design, composting, harvesting. Conservation : life living and gardening in an ecological friendly manner to improve one’s life and help the planet. Spirituality : Garden traditions including monastic Christian, Taoism, Islam, Buddhism, Confucian, Shinto and how they can be used to enrich our modern day lives and gardening.

  1. WILDIFE HABITATS IN THE TRUST GARDENS As part of the ongoing programme to continuously update and improve the conservation, wildlife habitats, and enhancement in the garden. Several new bug hotels have been purchased and these have been installed in the garden along the high fence to the north. Together with hotels previously installed there is now quite a collection (bat boxes, bee boxes, many bird boxes, many bug hotels). There are many options and of designs and suppliers people can choose from and advice is available from the Trust. 23. VISIT TO THE EDEN PROJECT Housing many thousands of plant species from around the world. Created from a disused quarry starting 1998, are a series of biodomes of specific climates in which can be protected researched and reproduced plants of the world to help future planetary restoration. It is a remarkable place to walk around wherein one is overcome and enthralled by having hands on sensation with biological and botanical atmospheres from around the world. It sits 15m below the surrounding water table! The larger of the two biomes The Rainforest Biome (one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world): 1.56 ha (3.9 acres) measures 55 m (180 ft) high, 100 m (328 ft) wide, and 200 m (656 ft). The second The Mediterranean Biome covers 0.654 ha (1.6 acres) and measures 35 m (115 ft) high, 65 m (213 ft) wide, and 135 m (443 ft) long. Outside Temperate botanical garden home to many plants and wildlife native to Cornwall and the UK; and many that provide an important backstory, e.g. those with a prehistoric heritage. The Core provides an education facility, with classrooms, exhibition spaces designed to help communicate Eden's central message about the relationship between people and plants. Regional 'Edens' are now being recreated all over the UK., and also.in New Zealand and China. In 2016, Eden became home to Europe's second-largest redwood forest.

  2. TWO YEAR RESTORATION PROGRAMME The garden has started is 2 year refurbishment programme. So far completed: •Beach arbour repaired & repainted •Veg garden arch repaired & repainted •3 Steel tubes fountain pump upgraded •Pool area Arch & gate repainted •Beach arch repainted •Two areas of wet rot summerhouse rear wall cut out, treated spliced. •Entry fountains interior sealed leaks

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Section D Achievements and performance

•2nd Stone column added Heathers •20 electric spike mole deterrents • Fruitarium arbour repaired/repainted •3Steel tubes fountain pump replaced. •Pond Koi statue found pump replaced •Summerhouse interior re-organised •Waterfall pools (3) cleared of debris/sludge. Leaks checked. •Exotics patio walls repainted •3 pond pumps replaced •main pond pump hose splits repaired. •Roof and gutter and leaks to gymnasium; repairs entire length. • 16 new plants added to Alpine garden • Conifer arch blue. •Woodland arch? •repainting Hideaway arch •new pump and cable Neptune fountain?

  1. GARDEN ELECTRICS & WATER FEATURES

Some major problems had to be dealt with:

•Splits 14 m length underground hose dug up repaired buried. •4 pond pumps for fountains repaired/replaced: Neptune, Nymph, Koi, fan spray. •Also fountain pump & 14 m cable to Herb garden replaced.

• Large 3 tier fountains (5 of) refurbished.

• Replace 3 p.i.r lanterns

Overall, across the garden there is a wide range and number of electrical installations. These are:

(a) Power: multi-socket power points x9. (b) Fountains: free standing= 13. (c) Pond & waterfall pools=7 (d) Cables & water hoses (e) P.i.r lanterns =16 (f) Water pumps=20

This has proceeded simultaneously with the two year refurbishment programme of landscaping and planting.

Section D ends.

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The reserve fund (Savings Account) which was created for emergencies continues and has not been used. This now stands at: £825. 30p (an increase of £100 + interest over last financial year)

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Details of any funds materially NONE in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

The Trust currently seeks support/income from the following sources:

Grants. Occasional plant sales. Small donations from individuals. Occasional workshops/seminars. Stock donations from businesses. Donations via private group visits to the gardens. Financial donations and/or sponsorship from businesses.

Section F Other optional information

(i) The Trust does not allow itself to run an overdraft or have loans or leases.

(ii) To enhance a strict financial discipline quarterly accounts are generated for Trustees and Advisers.

(iii) The Trust is registered with HMRC for Gift Aid and has its own customised donation forms/receipts which are issued to donors.

(iv) The Trust does not permit itself to have a credit card.

(v) The Trust does not enter into financial association or partnerships with other organisations.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Stephen Ben Cox Full name(s) Stephen Ben Cox Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair/Founder/C.E.O. etc) Date 07 October 2025

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Stephen Cox Garden Trust

(registered Charity #1174239)

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

01[st] October 2024 to 30[th] September 2025

EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE
SUBJECT 2023/2024 AMOUNT
Tools/equipment £116. 72 £245. 99
Residential students Food £472. 51 £324. 80
Residential students Electricity }--↓ }--↓
Residential students Water } £162 £81. 68
Gardenpaint & sealants etc £245. 57 £170. 49
Books £14. 70 £6
Compost/Fertilisers/Plant aids £66. 94 £----
Postage £-- £--
Printing £-- £---
Telephone % £--- £----
Internet %
Protective &promo clothing
Visits/research/sponsors meetings		 £60
£----
£------		 £60
£----
£----
Insurance £306. 27 £325. 04
Landscaping/Building/Restoring £423. 23 £633. 90
Travel/Student excursions £80. 49 £69. 43
Repairs(incl.patios/paving) £245. 85 £367. 90
Subscriptions £--- £----
Plants/Trees/Shrubs/Fruit £133. 14 £751. 19
Seeds £48. 79. £50. 99
Stationery/Office £--- £13. 29
Furniture/statues/clocks/fountain £200 £200. 24
Replacements(inclgreenhouse) £128. 91 £112. 50
Mobilephone % £--- £----
Residential students heatingoil £--- £----
Transfer to reserve account £---- £100
Studentspocket money £---- £----
Transport/Travel/Parking £--- £82. 80
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: £2705. 12 £3596. 24p

INCOME

INCOME
SUBJECT 2023/24 AMOUNT
~~Busines~~s sponsor donation £--- £2942. 66
~~Plant sa~~les £40 £45. 98
~~Group ~~visits £--- £---
~~Grants~~ £--- £---
Trustees MonthlyGiving £234. 36 £215. 32
Bequests/Past Students Giving £--- £96. 21
Loans £--- £---
~~Refund~~s £--- £---
~~Private~~Viewing £ ---- £---
~~Copyrig~~ht fees £126. 17 £131. 24
~~Just Giv~~ing platformincl students £---- £167. 12
Gift Aid £--- £---
Other donations £215 £231
PaypalGiving £--- £---
~~Consult~~ations £--- £---
~~Amazo~~n Smile £--- £----
~~Studen~~ts accommodation £--- £---
TOTAL INCOME: £615. 53 £3829. 53

2026 Assessment: Items For Which Funds Not Yet Available

Projected works/activities placed on hold pending donations. (But essential remote educational activities can proceed)

  1. Special specimen Plants/shrubs/trees replacements: £380

  2. Replacement lawn mower £380

  3. Hand chain saw: £110

  4. Paint: £180

2025 SAFE PROJECTION

Bare minimal anticipated expenditure/maintenance 2025/2026

  1. Compost/Fertiliser/Plant aids: £170

  2. Fountain replacement: £280

  3. Garden sheds roof repairs: £560

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ESSENTIAL NEEDS (funds ring-fenced):

  1. Insurance (12 months) = £341. 29

  2. Portion of Internet @ £5 pcm £60

  3. Workawayers food to Sept. 2026 £840

  4. Utilities students £160

Sub-TOTAL £1401. 29

Balance on 30[th] .September 2025: £1177.75p Guaranteed donations to Oct.25-Sep 26: £234.36p Sub-Total : £1412.11 Projected Credit Sept 30[th] . 2026 = £10. 82p

  1. Students folding bed: £110

  2. Students outdoor study furniture & table: £585

  3. Repairs general

  4. Student excursions

  5. Pond fish restock

  6. Sealants & wood repairs

  7. Tools replace

  8. Water pump replace

  9. Students/library Books.

  10. Stationery

  11. Travel/research

  12. Perennial flowers replacements

  13. Gloves/safety items

  14. Replacements

  15. Student arrivals pick up 23. Water pimp

  16. Student dipping pool liner replacement

  17. Electrics, security, cables, pirs (new & replace)

Other essential expenditure not included see table opposite

LIABILITIES & CREDITORS None in current year

ASSETS & INVESTMENTS

  1. Reserve fund: £825. 30p 2. Assets (less depreciation) Chain saw/hedge trimmer:£99. 99; Statue £99; Short hedge trimmer: £28. 99 Column fountains x2: £290. Grass edger: £32
CLOSING STATEMENT

2023/24		 2024/25
Opening balance:
£3034. 05		 £944. 46
Income from all sources =£615. 53 £3829. 53
£3649. 58 £4773. 99
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Expenditure =£ 2705. 12 £3596. 24

Sub-total/Closing balance(A)=+£3034. 05
+£1177. 75p (=current account closing balance)
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Reserve/Savings Account=£716. 56 £825. 30p
(incl interest for year= £8. 74p)
Monies owing =
£----
Sub-total balance(B)£825. 30p
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Liabilities/loans= £ ----
Creditors =
 £----
Sub-Total(C) = £ ----
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CREDIT (+) or DEFICIT (-) for the year Total D (A+B - C) = +£2003. 05p (Inc. emergency reserve of £825.30)

NOTES :

(i) The Trust does not/will not run a Bank Overdraft.

(ii) The Trust does not/will not have any Loans.

(iii) The Trust does not/will not take on any Leases.

(iv) The Trust does not/will not engage in any Share Dealing .

(iv) The Trust does not/will not engage in any joint Financial Ventures with other parties.

Stephen Cox Garden Trust

Registered Address

84,Studley Lane, Studley, Nr.Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NH. UK.

Registered Trustees

Stephen B. Cox; Simon Kerstan; David Meier; Ryan Miller; Nicholas Self; Colette Som.