Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 01 2023 31 12 2023 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Woolsery and District Agricultural Show
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1175580
Woolsery Show
Bideford Harbour Lights Horns Cross Holsworthy Postcode EX39 5DW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Jon Furse | chairman | original trustee | ||
| Brian Butler | treasurer | original trustee | ||
| Derek Lott | original trustee | |||
| Donna Weeks | Bytrustees | |||
| Florence Ley | Bytrustees | |||
| James Weeks | Bytrustees | |||
| John Rous | Bytrustees | |||
| Rob Harris | Bytrustees | |||
| TonyLang | Bytrustees | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting Type of governing document members are it’s charity trustees (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Selected, by the trustees, from the general membership of the charity Trustee selection methods based on their abilities and time to commit to the charity (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(1) To promote and advance agriculture and horticulture for the benefit of the public in Torridge and surrounding areas by holding exhibitions and classes of breeding and other stock, agricultural implements and such other classes, displays and exhibitions connected with agriculture and the show as may be determined by the trustees.
- (2) To make such grants and donations to such registered charities as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
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The trustees held an agricultural show at Clovelly Court on 31[st] July. The weather was challenging, and resulted in a reduced gate. However, thanks to good work by trustees, trade stands and entries were up, which compensated for the low gate. Classes for horses, cattle sheep, fleeces, dogs and handicrafts were held, and information provided to the public during the judging of these. Specialist sheep and cattle marquees provided detailed information on various aspects of animal husbandry. A food and farming marquee allowed local producers to promote their foods, and sell direct to the public. Summary of the main Local crafts people had a specialist area in which to show off their activities undertaken for the talents, and sell their wares. public benefit in relation to Modern and vintage machinery was displayed, with appropriate these objects (include within information provided. this section the statutory The show also provided a convivial atmosphere for people to spend time declaration that trustees have and talk. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity The show was able to make a donation of £2000 to North Devon Hospice Commission on public benefit)
The show was able to make a donation of £2000 to North Devon Hospice
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Our volunteers who help on the show day, and to set up etc, are invaluable and we appreciate the time they give. Without them, we would not be able to donate any money to other charities.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Held a successful show with 1800 attendees. achievements of the charity during the year Donated £2000 to charity.
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Section E Financial review
We have reserves of £46900
Brief statement of the This is required to meet the costs of having to completely cancel a show charity’s policy on reserves due to sudden unforeseen circumstances – most likely weather or animal disease.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
none
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Brian Butler Position (eg Secretary, Chair, treasurer etc)
Date 27.02.2024
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| INCOME | |
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| TRADECRAFT | 8967 |
| FOOD | 950 |
| HANDICRAFT | 137.62 |
| LIVESTOCKENTRIES | 31,46.6 |
| GATE | 13374 |
| SPONSORS | 7343 |
| MISC | 204 |
| DOGSHOW | 21.4 |
| ADVERTS | 980 |
| GRANTS | 1000 |
| EXPENSES | |
|---|---|
| SECRETARIAL | 201,t.7 |
| HIRE | 8733 |
| PRIZE | s557 |
| PRINTING | 1,479 |
| SHOWDAY | 5352.5 |
| JUDGES | 514.8 |
| AFFILIATIONS | 212.76 |
| MISC | 927.21 |
| COMPUTING | 2280 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1.6t1..7 |
| CHARITY | 2000 |
| INCOME | |
|---|---|
| TRADECRAFT | 8967 |
| FOOD | 950 |
| HANDICRAFT | 137.62 |
| LIVESTOCKENTRIES | 31,46.6 |
| GATE | 13374 |
| SPONSORS | 7343 |
| MISC | 204 |
| DOGSHOW | 21.4 |
| ADVERTS | 980 |
| GRANTS | 1000 |
| EXPENSES | |
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| SECRETARIAL | 201,t.7 |
| HIRE | 8733 |
| PRIZE | s557 |
| PRINTING | 1,479 |
| SHOWDAY | 5352.5 |
| JUDGES | 514.8 |
| AFFILIATIONS | 212.76 |
| MISC | 927.21 |
| COMPUTING | 2280 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1.6t1..7 |
| CHARITY | 2000 |