Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 Period start date To 31/03/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Gooderstone Fen Charity
Charity registration number: 1180745
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Fen in perpetuity, as a unique habitat for flora and fauna. |
| 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 |
To continue the protection and maintenance of the Fen as an environmental and ecological asset, and maintaining its SSSI status. Also to ensure the peat bog remains undisturbed thereby keeping its carbon content in situ. Using any excess funds for the benefit of the community and others. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Maintaining Gooderstone Fen for the benefit of the present and future generations. Using excess funds, when available, to provide grants for local or other beneficial projects. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | The Fen has been grazed at the correct times in line with the SSSI and Natural England requirements. This has meant that invasive weeds have been kept to a minimum allowing rarer flora to flourish. Insects and wildlife have also benefitted. Regular inspections have also been carried out to monitor fencing, the natural springs and the general condition of the Fen. No major problems were found other than minor fence repairs, which have been carried out. The charity is in the process or setting up a website to make information and photographs of the Fen available for viewing. It has also provided grants to the village cricket club, and for four flower planters to enhance the village’s appearance. The charity is open, through the parish council, schools and local groups, to provide grants for other projects that benefit the community. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity’s bank account at 31/03/2024 was £54,689.39 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The money is in reserve for future fencing, repairs and major scrub clearance work which is required to maintain correct habitats for the rare flora and fauna. Also for future grants. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Possible changes to the land management payment schemes following our exit from the European Union. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 Foundation |
| 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 | Four trustees. Replacements elected by the trustees from interested parties. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Gooderstone Fen Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1180745 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Elm Place, Gooderstone, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9BX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| LucyCloss | ||||
| Ann Melhuish | ||||
| Gillian Walker | ||||
| Noel Cater | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Gillian Walker
Full name(s) Gillian Walker
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
13/06/2024
Gooderstone Fen Charity
Income & Expenditure 1st April 2023 to 31 st March 2024
| Income Bank balance carried forward(31/03/2023) UK Power Networks - Wayleave Rural Payments Agency – August Rent for Grazing Rural Payments Agency – December Rural Payments Agency – December TOTAL Expenditure Gooderstone Cricket Club Grant Public Liability Insurance Premium Gooderstone Parish Council – Flower Planter Barry Hawkins – Preparation of SP5 2024 TOTAL Bank Balance at 31/3/2024 |
£ 49,876.18 49.45 1,364.80 300.00 1,364.81 3,887.96 £56,843.20 £ 1,200.00 389.81 300.00 264.00 £2,153.81 £54,689.39 |
£ 49,876.18 49.45 1,364.80 300.00 1,364.81 3,887.96 56,843.20 |
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