CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 15th June 2023 To 14th June 2024 Charity name: Scole Nature Trails Trust Charity registration number: 1178798 Objectives and Activities SORP relerence Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Par8 1.17 The maintenance and improvement of a public park. nature walks, permissive paths and associated support infrastructure for the benefit of the inhabltsnts of South Norfolk and North Suffolk and of visitors therelo, with the objects of improving the conditions of lrfe for such persons and: To advance the education of the publlc in the appreciation and caro of the environmonl. Summary ofthe main activities in relalion to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities. projects or SeThi$ identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 arxl Contlnued Maintenance and enhancement of four aroas owned by the Parish Council known as Lol 1 (Pocket Park), Lot 2 (Outdoor Classroom), Lot 3 and Lot 4 Ipormissive paths). Achieved by grass cutting, tree folling and pruning, and further planting of wild flower meadow land. Coordinated volunteers to contlnuo maintenance of St Andrews Church cemetery by means of grass cutting and brush cloarance to provlde better access to graves, Improvernent of access paths to the church and improved blodlversity to support restoratlon of wlld flowers. Continued Improvoment of tourism In and around Scole by promotlon of the open spaces and improved pathways, weekly Iltter picking as well as making use of
technology by using mobile phono Apps such as Facebook, etc. Liaising with other groups. District and County Councils, Scole W.1.. Woodland Trust, Rlver Waveney Trust, Waveney Herltage Centre, and the EnviTonment Agency to maintain and enhance tho ecology of the Waveney rlver and valley. Contlnued river fly surveylng lo help maintain the blodlvorsity of the river and surrounding countryslde through thls countrywidè initiatlve. Continuation of Oxygen Level Surveying of the stretch of the River Waveney within the area of the Pocket Park, recordlngs boing submitted to the EA to help monltor oxygen levels and possible pollulion incldents. Presentations to local groups In Ihe area around Scole highllghting the activilles of the SNTh, the facllities available to enjoy In and around Scole, and its pockot park. stalement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pard 1.18 The trustees have followed tho guidance issued by the Charity Commlssion relating to public benefit by bullding their objectives to achieve this. Additional infoThatlon (optional) You may choose to indude further statemenls where relevant about= SORP refererrte Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NIA Policy on social investment including program related inveslment P8r8 1.38 NIA Contribution made by volunteers Pard 1.3B As always w• would like lo say a big Ihank you to the volunteers for thelr tlme and help to malntaln and improve Iho facilities in and around the village. COVID19 guidellnos are monltored and follow the currènt governmont
recommendations to minimise any risk of infection. The work of tha volunteers has achieved a great deal, and has gone a long way towards supporting the health and rnental we114)eing of the villagers and visitors alike. other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, idenlrfying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 1. Ouldoor Classroom {Lot 21 The area conlinues to be used by tho school children, wlth Improvèments to safety around the slte being applied whore necessary. We féol that maintalnlng and providing this lacility will continue to help the children to appreciate Ihe spaces around them and therefore be less prone to vandalism of such areas In future life. Volunteers have conllnued to keep tho area maintained to ènsure availablllty whon needed. 2. Rlver Fly Surveys and Oxygen Level Surveys We Continue to undertake surveys on a monthly basis, where conditions permiL of river fly population5 in our stretch of the River Wavenoy. The results are submttted to a countrywide database and used to monitor rlvor health throughoul the counlry in conjunction with the Environmenl Agoncy. In addition to the Rlver Fly Surveys our continued Oxygen Level Surveys are ongolng In collaboration wlth tho EA. We carry out a readlng once a week at thro• points along our stretch of the River Wav•ney. This has been invaluable in helping to Identify pollution incldenls on the rlver sSnce the monitorlng has been in place. Both $ur4eys continue to makft surn that
any river pollutlon Is caught at an early stage and dealt with Immediately in order to maintain a healthy blodiversity withln Ihe river and surrounding areas. Indirectly the health of the river and its countryside provides a wonderful place for people to walk and vlew the Ilora and fauna that surrounds them. 3. Public Areas and Nature Pathways Another continuou5 task of coordinatlon of volunloers for clearing and maintalnlng the public areas and pathways around and through the village, providing circular and cross roules throughout the area. This 15 achieved by means of. woakly Iltter picking, grass cutttng, hedge management, pathways maintenance, etc. Again a fair amount of tree clearance was carried out throughout the y•ar due to stomi damage, tree agos and ongolng safety maintenance. The result ot thls Is promoting a healthy lifestyle by means of unhindered walking and providing a clean and safe place to come and relax and enjoy the countrysidè. 4. Car Park Improvements (Pocket Park CCTV, Norfolk Car Park) Security In thls area has been improved by installation of a CCTV camera by the SNTT and funded by the Parlsh Council. Thls Is to provlde monitoring of the site and make users of the park feel safer during thelr visits. Monitorlng of this 1$ carried out by specific Trustees of the SNTh on behalf of the Parlsh Councll. 5. Conservation Areas, Trees and Wildflower ManagemenL The SNrr help manage volunteers to look after a number of conservation areas around the vlllage and in the Pocket Park. This has involvod Cutting the
conservation areas followed by reseeding with wild flowers and, where appropriatè, planting new trees to replace older trees that had reached end of life, or as a result of flood damago. This will provide future growth of new flora and fauna for visitors to see over the Coming years as Ihe aTeas grow and flourish. This continues our ethos of providing an area for visitors to vlew, walk through, and enjoy, Improvlng overall health and mental well-being. Additional information (optional) You may choose lo include further statements Whe relevant about= Achievements against objectives set Pdrd 1.41 NIA Performance offundraising activities against objectives set PaTa 1.41 Maln Fundralslng The trustees apply for funds via grants from a number of external Companies Ihal support ecology and local community improvomont projects. This year we secured fundlng from. S¢ole Parish Councll, South Norfolk Dlstrlct Council, Women's Instltute, Waveney Heritsge Centre and private donations. Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 NIA Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at Ihe end of the period Part 121 The charlty. at the tlme of this return, is in a healthy financial position wlth adequato funds in place to continue th& work of tho SNTh lor Ihe next year. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves slating why they are held dta 1_22 Tho reserve amount Is held in a separate bank account for tho purpose of emergency funding that may bo roquired from time lo tlme. Should a project arise that is deemed of an urgent nature, then a meeting of the trustees will be convoned to agree the project and authorlse the use of thè reserve funds. The reserve funds account will be refreshed lo the nornial holding amount as soon as time and funding pormits. At thls Ilme the reserves held are at the agreed limlt {£1,500). Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £1,500.00 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1_24 NIA Explanation of any nrtaIntIeS about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optionall You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds {induding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Scole Parlsh Councll South Norfolk Dlstrlct Council Women's Institute Wavenèy Heritage Centre Prlvats Donatlons. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 WA
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Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. The maintenance and Improvement of a publlc park. nature walks, pomilsslvo path$ and associated support infrastrudure for the benefit of the inhabitants of Soulh Norfolk and North Suffolk and of visilors thereto, wlth the objects of improving the conditions of Ilfe for such persons and: To advance tho education of the publlc in the apprlatIon and care of the envlronmont. Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Constitution usl deed. rcjyal charterl How is the charty constituted? Para 1.25 cio .,socialion. fioi Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entided to appoint one or more trustees Para 125 Trustees can only be elected by the OXiSting active trustees. The number of trustee5 are limited to 9 with a minimum of5. Current trustee count Is 7. Additional infonnatlon (optlonal) You may choose to include further slalements where relevanl about.. Policies and procedures Para 1.51 Trustees will be provided wlth a link lo adopted for the induction and online resources relating to Charlty training of trustees governance and also to the SNTh set of documents, both historical and currenL The charity's organisational slruclure and any wider netsvotk with which the charity works Para 151 The charity conslsts of - Chair Treasurer Elt Trustees Relationship with any related parties P8r8 1.51 None
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Reference and Administrative details Charity name Scole Nature Trails Trust Other name the charity uses SN Registered charity number 1178798 Charity's principal address 30 Clements Close Scole. Diss Norfolk. IP214EG Names of Ihe charity trusteas who manage the charlty Trustee nam¢ Christopher Brooks Graham Fisher June Brooks Audrey Fisher Pete Charles Peter Jones Leigh Trevail 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Corporate truslees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director nam• NIA Name of truslees holding title to property belonging to the charity Tru5t88 name Dat•s act•d W not for whol• yoar NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in Ihis capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe cuslody and segregalion of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional inforniation (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers {Optional intorniation) Type of Name advlser NIA Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of kay porsonnel details NIA Other optional information NIA
Declarations The trustses declaro that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trusteos Slgnature(s) Full namo{s) Position (og Secretary, Chair. etc) Date
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