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.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
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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
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## **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|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**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)|
|||**4,169**
**3,909**
**2022/23**
16,320
-||**(1,835)**
**Change on**
**Previous Year**
3,909
3,909
3,909
(322)|
|||**16,320**
**2022/23**
-
**16,320**
300|||
Approved by the Trustees January 2024