CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Slipper Mill Pond PreseThation Association CIO Regtstered Charity Mo. 1180249 www.smppa.or8.uk ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024 Charity Name: Registered Charity Number.. Charity's Registered Address- Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association CIO ISMPPA CIO) 1180249 56 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 according to its constitution which states that its objectives are.. o protert and conserve the wildlifr and natural environment of the Slipper Mill Pond. which is locotedln the Purish of Southbourne, WestSu55ex,forthebenefit andquiet enjoymentof thepublic., 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 ￿agoOn, a very rare wildlife habitat. both in the UK and Europe. The combination of sea and fresh water provides 3 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 Neighboltrhood Parish Plan as important Heritage Assets" Environmentsl objectives include.. to provide an environment that will encourage the growth of native plants and wild flowers and encourage wildlife, to use indigenous. salt reslstant 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. Heritage objertFves include the maintenance and preservation of the sluice gate and tidal gates which are still operated and in working order. SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report- 2023-24 Page lof3 2. Achievements and Performance The CIO was able to fulfil all its usual activities during 2023-2024. ENVIRONMENT: PLANTING & MAINTENANCE There was a full workparty held in October 2023. 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. Placing of matting to reduce the spread of invasive Phragmites Australis reeds. Further planting of Sea Buckthorn along the east bank. HERITAGE & INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & CONSERVAT50N: The south-west bank is being monitored closely for any slippage Minor adjustments were done to the wooden sluice gate Additional signage was installed relating to Fishing. EVENTS: The Annual Dinner wa5 held in November 2023, at the Emsworth Sailing Club for the first time. The AGM took place in March 2024 and was well attended. The Broomfield Schools Photographic Competition held in April/May was once again a great success. Future funding for this event is now secured, at least for the next few years. The Summer Garden Party was held in July 2024 and was well attended. It wa5 decided again not to hold a Spring Talk. MEMBERSHIP.. Membership levels were down sli8htly, with 133 members (full and associatel at year end. POND OWNERSHIP.. Following the gifting of the Ownership of the Pond to the CIO, the Land Registry has still 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 2024 was £19.169 against an expenditure of £4,785, resulting in net income of £14,384. This included net income of £816 from the Annual Dinner arkd some very Eenerous donations totalling £10,606. The only extraordinary expenditure was £305 for adjustments to the sluice gate. During the year, donations and savinES were transferred to M&G Charifund, with the balance standing at £24.259 at year Ènd lo* which £7,042 is protÈcted for long term reserves). The bank balance at the end of the year was £6,662. Total funds therefore stood at £30,921. The CIO currently has no policy for holding reserves, other than that described above. The charity is corlservative in its nature. with spending kept to a minimum, with work mostly done by volunteers. SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report- 2023-24 Page2of3 4. Structure, Governance and Management Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation I'SMPPA CIO"I. 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 8oaty3rd, along with additional donations and grants from time to time. The Trustees are elected in compliance with the provision5 of the CIO Constitution. Trustees have continued to meet quarterly in person durin8 2023-2024, 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 Hai15tone Maire Park Christine Hows Offlce Chairman Membership Secretary Dates Acted Full Year Resigned March 2024 Full Year Full Year Full Year Full Year Co-opted in April 2024, pending members, vote at the March 2025 AGM Soci31 Secretary Membership 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 others. There are no Exemptions from disclosure of key personnel details. The Trustees would like to thank all those who have kindly provided additional donation5 during the past year and are also grateful to all the Members for their continued support. 6. Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustee5. Signaturelsl Full Namelsl Position Date Iq 10 14 j￿￿OL< SMPPA CIO 1180249 Annual Report- 2023-24 Page3of3 ## **SLIPPER MILL POND PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION CIO Registered Charity No. 1180249 YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024** ## **INCOME & EXPENDITURE** |**INCOME**
Subscriptions
Donations
Dolphin Quay Rent
Gift Aid
Sale of Bird Books, Notelets etc
Bank interest
M&G Dividend Income
Annual Dinner income
Other income (Broomfield donation)
**Total Income**
**EXPENDITURE**
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* (Current Account)
Bank Interest Account
M&G Charifund **
Accounts Receivable (Debtors)
**LIABILITIES**
Accounts Payable (Creditors)/Cheques in hand
**NET ASSETS**
*Broomfield Schools Photographic Balance incl above
** includes Long Term (protected funds)
*** initial M&G investment||**2023/24**
2,003
10,606
2,000
639
30
89
443
3,011
350|**2022/23**
1,725
1,083
2,000
429
46
0
0
2,795
0
**8,078**
**2022/23**
322
2,032
308
0
166
463
473
155
127
122
0
**4,169**
**3,909**
**2022/23**
16,320
0
0
-
**16,320**
**2022/23**
-
**16,320**
300|**Change on**
**Previous Year**
278
9,522
0
210
(16)
89
443
216
350|**Change on**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||278
9,522
0
210
(16)
89
443
216
350| |||**19,169**
**2023/24**
403
2,323
400
0
220
42
554
174
243
122
305||**11,091**
**Change on**
**Previous Year**
81
291
92
0
54
(421)
80
19
116
0
305|**11,091**
**Change on**| ||||||81
291
92
0
54
(421)
80
19
116
0
305| |||**4,785**
**14,384**
**2023/24**
1,074
5,589
24,259
-||**616**
**Change on**
**Previous Year**
(15,247)
5,589
24,259
14,601
14,601
(52)|**616**
**Change on**| |||**30,921**
**2023/24**
-
**30,921**
248
7,042
24,042|||| Approved by the Trustees January 2025