Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From : 01/01/24 To: 31/12/24
Charity name: Norfolk Badger Trust
Charity registration number: 1180066
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | a) For the public benefit, to promote and enhance the welfare, conservation and protection of badgersMeles meles, their setts and habitats in the Norfolk area. b) To advance the education of the public in the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. |
| 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 |
The main activities undertaken by Norfolk Badger Trust for the public benefit during the period have included: providing advice about badgers directly to members of the public free of charge; including information about the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats; working with local Wildlife Crime Officers in relation to persecution of badgers. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees of Norfolk Badger Trust have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. |
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SORP reference N/A Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment N/A Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Advice service: Norfolk Badger Trust have been able to assist a number of individuals and organisations by providing information and advice about badgers in Norfolk, which has resulted in direct and indirect benefit to badgers and the general public. Examples of such instances include: following up on reports of potential wildlife crime reported by concerned members of the public and liaising with the police and providing appropriate advice; providing advice to famers and landowners experiencing issues with badgers on their land; liaising with ecological consultants in order to aid ecological assessments of potential developments such as road construction. Norfolk Badger Trust collect, validate (where appropriate) and collate badger records (setts, live sightings and dead animals) from trustees, members and the general public via voluntary reporting. This information is made available for use by third parties in research and impact assessments for developments etc. where appropriate. All of the activities listed above have benefitted badgers and/or the public. By offering advice and information Norfolk Badger Trust have been able to effectively promote the conservation and protection of badgers, which in turn ensures the ecosystem services they provide humanity persist. These |
activities also facilitate a reduction in human-badger conflict e.g. through minimising damage to property or promoting mitigation to reduce road vehicle collisions with badgers, and allowing people to work within the laws pertaining to badgers and their setts.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Given its status as a small group, Norfolk Badger Trust was in a financially healthy position at the end of the period, with a total of £813 in cash funds, comprised of: a total of £00.00 received, £62.40 paid during the period, and £876 brought forward from thepreviousperiod. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Due to the very small scale of the organisation and lack of financial responsibilities/obligations, reserves **have not been considered necessary. ** |
| 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 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The primary source of funds for Norfolk Badger Trust during this period was nothing due to the trust preparing to close. |
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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
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted?(e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | a) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of [1] year] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. b) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. c) At the conclusion of each 1 year term served, trustees may retire or be reappointed by election at a properly convened meeting of trustees. |
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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 |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Norfolk Badger Trust |
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| Other name the charityuses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1180066 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Sandy Lane Holton Halesworth |
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(if any) |
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| Georgette Cecile Vale |
27/01/19 - current | Acting trustees | |
| Helen Maxwell | 27/01/19 - current | Acting trustees | |
| Luke Douglas | Chair | 01/03/19 - current | Acting trustees |
| Jamey Anne Redway |
Treasurer | 27/01/19 - current | Acting trustees |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) ldouglas Full name(s) Luke Douglas Position (eg Secretary, chair Chair, etc)
Date 30/10/2025
Norfolk badger trust Accounts 1180066 01/01/23 to 31/12/2023
| Opening Balance £876.11 | Opening Balance £876.11 |
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| Income | 0 |
| Donations | 0 |
| Outgoings | |
| Website | £62.40 |
| Total | £876.21 |
| Closing | £813.81 |