Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/04/2022 To 31/03/223 Period end date
Charity name: Kent Downs Trust
Charity registration number: 1184737
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Official purposes of the Kent Downs Trust: 1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical, natural and cultural environment of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and its setting in particular but not exclusively by: I. Carrying out work to improve the landscape, environment and built heritage; Ii. Supporting traditional skills and promoting all arts inspired by the Kent Downs AONB and its setting. 2. To advance the education of the public in particular in the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical, scientific, natural and cultural environment of the Kent Downs AONB and its setting. |
| 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 Trust undertook work looking at the next steps in its development including applying for funding for fundraising and development staff to further the progress in the establishment phase. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The main activity has been to research how best to meet the needs of new and diverse audiences who might benefit from its activities in the future. |
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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
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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 | During this period, the Trust appointed two consultants to begin researching and applying to Trusts and Foundation funding streams to fund future projects. One of the consultants also produced a ‘next steps’ report on how to secure unrestricted funds and project funds to further develop project that diversify audience and community engagement with the countryside. The plan for the next year is to apply to the identified Trusts for a fundraising and promotion post, to develop the ambitions and actions of the Trust. Last year the Trust established a Paypal account through which the public and businesses could donate to the Trust, and the Trust received the first donation through this mechanism. |
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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 | . |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserve held is a grant to enable the continuing establishment phase of the Trust. The next area of work will be to progress seeking further funding to secure a financial footing for future activities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £569 |
| 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 | N/a |
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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
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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 | Appointed charity trustees (a) Apart from the frst charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (b) Trustees will be nominated in line with the trustee recruitment policy, in selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the efective administration of the CIO. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related | Para 1.51 |
parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Kent Downs Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184737 |
| Charity’s principal address | Kent Downs AONB Unit West Barn Penstock Hall Farm Brabourne Ashford Kent TN25 5LL |
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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| Caroline Arnold | ||||
| Nick Johannsen | ||||
| Paul Bristow | ||||
| Vincent Rapley | ||||
| Richard Haynes | ||||
– 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 None aside from grant money (financial reserve) 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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| Administ rative support |
Lisa Monk-Jones | West Barn, Penstock Hall Farm |
| Administ rative support |
Rebecca Rees | West Barn, Penstock Hall Farm |
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) Nick Johannsen Full name(s) Caroline Arnold Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Ex Officio Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
31/01/2024
Receipts and Payments Account for Kent Downs Trust for the year ended 31st March 2023
| Dr | Cr | Cr | Cr |
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| Receipts | £ | Payments | £ |
| Balance b/f Cash in hand Interest Donations Grant funding received Earned income |
£ 11,311.26 £ 12.58 £ - £ - £ - |
TDR James - October payment TDR James - November payment TDR James December payment Appleby Charity Solutions Invoice AAS000037 Appleby Charity Solutions Invoice AAS000038 Accelar Limited Trustee expenses - RH Administration expenses - RR Room Hire Bank charges Balance c/d |
£ 817.54 £ 2,200.00 £ 2,200.00 £ 1,400.00 £ 2,100.00 £ 1,800.00 £ 67.50 £ 69.00 £ 100.00 £ 0.80 £ 569.00 |
| £ 11,323.84 | £ 11,323.84 |
Signed and Agreed
Nick Johannsen
Trustee Kent Downs Trust
Nick Johannsen
Digitally signed by Nick Johannsen Date: 2023.09.11 12:50:28 +01'00'