CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Slipper Mill Pond Preservotion Association CIO RegiSted Charity No. 1180249 www.smppa.org.uk ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the period 1st Ortober 2022 to 30th September 2023 Charity Name= Registered Charity Number: Charity's Registered Address.. Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association CIO ISMPPA CIO) 1180249 S6 King Street, Emsworth, POIO 7AZ l. Objectives and Activities of the CIO and its Governing Document Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association "The CIO. is governed accofding to its constitution which states that its objectives are.. To protect and conserve the wildliTfr ond naturol environment of the Slipper Mill Pond. which is located in the Pjrish of Southbourne. West Sussex, for the benefit and quiet enjoyment of the public., The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The CIO manages the Pond and its environs, focusing on the environment, conservation, heritage and recreation, while providing an open space for the general public. The Pond is a saline lagoon, a very rare wildlife habitat, both in the UK and Europe. The combination of sea and fresh water provides a unique brackish water environment which has been recognised as a Sussex 'Local Wildlife Site, ILWSI and 'Site of Nature Conservation Importance, ISNCII as it Is home to many special Species. It is inside the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty IAONBI and is part of the Chichester District Council Strategic Wildlife Corridor from Hermitage to Westbourne. The Pond is listed as a "Local Green Space" on the Southbourne Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Pond was built in the 1760s to provide power to drive the Slipper Mill, one of four working mills in Emsworth supplying meal for the Navy in Portsmouth. The tidal gates are pushed open as the Sea breaks over the gates, and close as the tide turns, holding back the sea water which, in the past, powered the Mill. The tidal gates and sluice gate are both listed on the Southbourne Neighbourhood Parish Plan as important "Heritage Assets" EnvironmenLII objertives include.. to provide an environment that will encourage the growth of native plants and wild flowers and encourage wildlife. to Use indigenous, salt resistant trees, shrubs. wild flowers and under planting,. to enhance the natural beauty and views of the pond, including the removal of tired and overgrown planting where appropriate. Herltage objectives include the maintenance and preseNation of the sluice gate and tidal 8ates which are still operated and in working order. SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report- 2022-23 Pagelof3
- Achievements and Performance The CIO was able to fulfil all its usual activities durin8 2022-2023. ENVIRONMENT: PLANTING & MAINTENANCE There was a full workparty held in October 2022. This and other smaller groups carried out the following tasks during the year.. Cutting back the wildflowers and grasses and removal of arisings, mainly along the east bank. Removal of large overgrown Buddleia on the east bank, replaced with indigenous planting. Further planting of Rowanlmountain Ash and Sea Buckthorn along the east bank. HERITAGE & INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & CONSERVATION: The tidal gates were cleaned. Further repairs were carried out to the footbridge support posts, the kissing gates and bird rafts. Repairs were carried out to the gabion netting along the west bank, and cavities on the footpath were filled. Bank monitoring markers were set up in the southwest corner to assess any slippage. New signage was installed relating to CCTV, SMPPA Fishing Policy, Drain Signs, and Bird Aware notices for doE walkers. EVENTS: The Annual Dinner was held in November 2022, the first time since 2019 (postponed due to COVIDI. The Broomfield Schools Photographic Competition held in April/May was once again great success. Entries were submitted online for the first time. Future funding for this event is now secured, at least for the next few years. The Summer Garden Party was held in July and was very well attended. The AGM was moved from October to January, in order to distribute the Committee's workload more evenly throughout the year. It was decided not to hold a Spring Talk as the last one was poorly attended. MEMBERSHIP: Membership levels were down slightly, with 137 members Ifull and associate) at year end. POND OWNERSHIP.. Following the Eifting of the Ownership of the Pond to the CIO, the Land Registry has not yet finalised the transfer documentation. PUBLICITY.. Newsletters were distributed to all members in January and July.
- Financial Review The income for the financial year to 30, September 2023 was £8.078 against an expenditure of £4,169, resulting in net income of £3,909. This included net income of £650 from the Annual Dinner. SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report- 2022-23 Page2of3
The only extraordinary expenditure was £300 - the SMPPA'S contribution to CCTV installation on Slipper Mill. The bank balance at the end of the year was £16,320. The CIO currently has no policy for holding reserves, but is conseNative in its nature, with spending kept to a minimum, with work mostly done by volunteers. 4. Structure, Governance and Management Slipper Mill Pond Preservation A550ciation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation I'SMPPA CIO"). It operates in accordance with its Constitution drawn up in October 2018. The CIO is largely funded by its members, who mostly live in the vicinity of the Pond, and by income from Dolphin Quay Boatyard, along with additional donations and grants from time to time. The Trustees are elected in compliance with the provisions of the CIO Constitution. Trustees have continued to meet quarterly in person during 2022-2023, and on additional occasions as required. 5. Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity: Trustee Name Jo Greenfield Sharon Corbett Simon Dwyer Simon Eveleigh James Hailstone Maire Park Office Chairman Membership Secretary Dates Arted Full Year Full Year Full Year Full Year Full Year Full Year Social Secretary There are no corporate trustees, or trustees holding title to any property belonging to the CIO. The CIO does not hold any funds as custodian trustees on behalf of other5. There are no Exemptions from disclosure of key personnel details. The Trustees would like to thank all those who have kindly provided additional donations during the past year and are a150 grateful to all the Members for their continued support. 6. Declarations The trustees detlare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charltvs trustees. Signaturelsl Full Namelsl Position Date 14 7&2+- k k6 24J2* SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report-2022-23 Pa8e3of3
SLIPPER MILL POND PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION CIO Registered Charity No. 1180249 YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
INCOME & EXPENDITURE
| INCOME Subscriptions Donations Dolphin Quay Rent Gift Aid Sale of Bird Books, Notelets etc Spring Talk / Annual Dinner income Interest on Bank Accounts Other income Total Income EXPENDITURE Annual Lease Rent of Mill Pond Broomfield Schools Photographic Competition Annual Dinner, Spring Talk, Summer Party, AGM costs Public Liability Insurance Legal Fees Planting Maintenance - infrastructure Maintenance - vegetation Printing/Stationery/Postage/Misc Signage Website Sluice Gate & Apron Total Expenditure NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Cash at Bank Accounts Receivable (Debtors) LIABILITIES Accounts Payable (Creditors)/Cheques in hand NET ASSETS Broomfield Schools Photographic Balance incl above |
2022/23 1,725 1,083 2,000 429 46 2,795 0 0 |
2021/22 1,649 1,361 2,000 543 26 82 0 0 5,661 2021/22 0 306 200 358 1,618 155 615 107 185 163 89 2,208 6,005 (344) 2021/22 12,412 - 12,412 2021/22 - 12,412 622 |
Change on Previous Year 76 (277) 0 (115) 20 2,713 0 0 |
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| 8,078 2022/23 0 322 2,032 308 0 166 463 473 155 127 122 0 |
2,417 Change on Previous Year 0 16 1,832 (51) (1,618) 11 (153) 367 (30) (36) 34 (2,208) |
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| 4,169 3,909 2022/23 16,320 - |
(1,835) Change on Previous Year 3,909 3,909 3,909 (322) |
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| 16,320 2022/23 - 16,320 300 |
Approved by the Trustees January 2024