Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 Period start date To 31[st] December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Lenaham Meadows Trust
Charity registration number: 1176004
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the area known as Lenham and the surrounding area in the parish of Lenham. To provide or assist in the provision of the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living or working in the parish of Lenham. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To take into the Trust ownership open space land and manage such land for the benefit of the residents and visitors of Lenham. Glebe pond has been purchased and the area restored for the enjoyment of the public. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees are familiar with the Charity Commission guidance and have regard to the public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment All LMT members assist the Trust in
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | maintaining our open spaces and help with fundraising. |
|---|---|---|
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | As per last years return the Lenham Meadows Trust continued to maintain Glebe pond to the benefit of residents of Lenham and its visitors. We also maintain a garden in the heart of Lenham for the benefit of the community and land north of the cemetery. We were also gifted an ancient flower meadow in Lenham Heath called Kettle Meadow and are already finalising plans for maintenance. We were able to hold an open day at the Glebe pond to highlight our activities and aspirations for the community moving forward. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The Trust’s achievements continue to be set against our objectives and we were able to review what we do to benefit the community. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We were able to fundraise by advertising in our local village magazine for members and raise funds by selling tote bags, duck food, local history books and fridge magnets at our annual fund raising event ‘The Apple Pressing **Fun Day’. ** |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The trustees have reviewed the Trust’s financial position and deem it to be satisfactory. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | n/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are a relatively new charity and have no need for reserves |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have no uncertainties regarding the LMT continuing as a going concern. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
This year we raised funds through donations, subscriptions, tote bags, duck food, local history books and the Apple Pressing Fun Day. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO (Foundation) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees appointed usually by personal recommendation, Chairman and Treasurer are elected by Trustees. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Trustee Training via Charity Commission website. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Trustees meet on a quarterly basis, and the management team meet monthly. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Kent Wildlife Trust and the Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership. |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lenham Meadows Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1176004 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1A High Street, Lenham, Kent ME17 2QD. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Matthews | Chairman | 2018-2023 | Trustees | |
| Valerie Woollven | Treasurer | 2017-2023 | Trustees | |
| Richard Greenwood |
2017-2023 | |||
| Michael Cockett | 2017-2023 | |||
| Marshall Osborne | 2017-2023 | |||
| Danielle Coorsh | 2018-2023 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) D. Matthews
Full name(s) Daniel Mark Matthews
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
19.10.2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Lenham Meadows Trust Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For tha perlod from To 0110112023 3111212023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearesl to the nearest £ to the nparpst £ to the noarest to th& nearest £ A1 Recelpts Donations Subscripti(5 Events & Merchandise Gr8nl- M81d$lone Borough Council GiftAid 885 1,510 3,108 2,226 1,S80 3,141 500 2,215 1,S10 3.106 500 500 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 5,503 500 6.003 9.662 A2 Asset and Investment sales. (soe table). Sub total Total receipts 5.503 500 6.003 9,662 A3Pa ments Consetvalion onlracl Wotk Eveni Co$ Fixlure Repair5 Property maiTrtenare General InsLJran¢e Desion & Prinlirbg Sotyal media Meeting Expenses Professional Fees 0[fi Expenses 300 500 441 1.650 723 162 29D 204 1,400 1.253 1,253 1,650 725 242 7.650 726 242 354 5,654 3B 3Sd 5,654 38 9,916 9,916 5.670 A4 Asset and Investment purchase5,15ee table) Land Fixlures & Fittin95 Sub total Total payments 9,916 9,916 5,670 Net of re¢eipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 4,413 500 3,913 3,992 21,752 17.339 21,752 17.839 17,760 21.752 soo CGXX R1 accounts ISSI 1911012024
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