Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To: 31[st] December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Lenham Meadows Trust
Charity registration number: 1176004
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All LMT members assist the Trust in maintaining our open spaces and help with fund raising |
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| 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 the village for the benefit of the community and land north of the cemetery. We continue to look after and maintain Kettle Meadow Field which was gifted to us the previous year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Again 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, fridge magnets and refreshments at our annual main 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 main event ‘The Apple Pressing Fun Day’ |
| 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 and elected by Trustees |
| Additional information (optional) 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. |
| 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 (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Matthews | Chairman | 2018-2024 | Trustees | |
| Valerie Woollven | Treasurer | 2017-2024 | Trustees | |
| Richard Greenwood |
2017-2024 | |||
| Hannah Goodwin | 2024 | |||
| Sharon Prior | 2024 | |||
| Marshall Osborne | 2017-2024 | |||
– 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 | Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others |
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser 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 25-10-2025
CHARITY COMMISSION ' FOR f NGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• pèrlod from To 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restrict¢d funds Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year lo the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ lo the nearost £ ¢0 tho nearos¢£ A1 Recelpts Donalions 1.820 1,41S 3,829 1.820 1,415 3,829 489 88$ 1,510 3,108 500 Events & Merchandise Grants Gift Aid 489 Sub total (Gross incom8 for AR) T,064 489 7.553 6.003 A2 Asset and Investment 8ale8, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 7.064 489 7,553 6,003 A3Pa ments Consorvaiion Conlr3GI Work Eveni Costs Fixiure Repai Property Maintenance General Insurgnce Design & Priniing Social Media Meeiing Expenses Prole5siofial Fees offi Expenses 763 226 4,922 a18 762 226 A,922 818 1,253 1,650 72S 242 63 343 525 63 343 525 12 354 S,654 38 Sub total 7,672 7,672 9,916 A4 Asset and investment purchases, see table) Sub total 7,672 7,672 9,916 Net of re¢elpts/{paymentsJ AS Transfèrs between funds A6 Cash funds last year 8nd Cash funds this year end 608 489 119 3,913 17,839 17.720 21,752 17,839 608 489 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2511012025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details to nearest E B1 Cash funds 489 Total cash funds 489 (agree bal$TrI1 receiptsand pdymerls accauny$II Unrestrlcted funds lo noar8St £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds Details to n•arest E Fund to which a888t bèlon Details 0$¢ loptlonall Currtrntvaluo 83 Investment assgts Fund to which asset bélon Curront vèlug Details 08t lopllonall B4 Assets retalngd for the charity's own usè Fund to which rolates Amount dug When duè Detalls B5 Liabilities Slgned by one or two Irus18e8 on behalf of all the trustees Date of ioval Signature Prinl Nam8 V J WOOLLVEN D MATTHEWS CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2511012025