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2023-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/04/2022 Period start date To 05/04/2023 Period end date

Charity name: BARNWOOD N2

Charity registration number: 1185051

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Our object is “to provide and maintain an
open space to be known as ‘Barnwood’ for
the benefit of the inhabitants of East
Finchley and Barnet and to be used as an
area for recreation and other leisure time
occupations, as a meeting area or place for
community events and for any other lawful
purpose and for the general benefit of the
community, in the interests of social
welfare, and with the object of improving
the condition of life of the said inhabitants.”
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		 Barnwood continued to open to the general
public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
– the remaining days are allocated to use
by “sheltered” groups and maintenance.
Wednesdays are devoted to groups from
Newstead – Barnet’s Social Services Child
and Families Support Unit, with a 0-6 year-
olds (+parents) group in the mornings and
a more formal Nursery group in the
afternoons.
The Harington Schemes continue to use
the site on Monday or Thursdays with
groups of up to 12 Interns learning life skills
and gardening/landscaping – this year saw
another 250 (donated) tree whips planted in
and around.
N2 MumsSpeak again held 4 sessions with
guest speakers in the open air.
Last years successful Over 55’s (now
known as The Silver Birches) project was
expanded this year with a 12 week
programme of craft/forest school activities
for TWO groups of 12 people (separate
report is available) This was such a
success that some of the combined groups
continue to meet on Tuesdays on a more
informal basis.
Public events included :-
May – as part of The City Nature Challenge
– a day of identifying bugs/birds and
flowers on site.
August – an open day showcasing arts+
crafts from the Silver Birchers –
music,cooking and children’s activities –
this was organised and hosted by the Silver
Birches Group !
October – Saw our now famous
Halloween/Samhain celebrations with
spooky crafts and fresh Pumpkin Soup
cooked outdoors.
February – Saw a very well attended event
to celebrate Tu Bishvat where we planted
an avenue of Rowan trees and shared food
and Jewish culture.
We continue to build our reputation as a
friendly, welcoming and safe space for
groups as well as individuals to spend time
in natural surroundings. The continued
cooperation with other local service
providers helps!
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Charity Trustees confirm that they
have complied with their duty to have due
regard to the guidance on public benefit
published by the Charity Commission in
exercising their powers or duties.

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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
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Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 Local people now feel a sense of
ownership and belonging which has been a
great boost to their mental and physical
wellbeing. There are lots of individual
cases where we can really see the change
in people’s confidence and self esteem as
a result of their interaction.
We must not forget the improvement to the
Environment itself and the wildlife in and
around the site.
We cooperate with several London/national
organisations which has two way benefits
for nature and our visitors.
It must be noted that there is another
positive...there have been NO incidences
of vandalism or antisocial behaviour so far
observed.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 In our last financial year (2022/23) ending 5
April 2023, Barnwood N2 received
donations of £539 from individuals and
groups, which was our core income for the
year. We obtained no grants for new
initiatives and focused on implementing our
Silver Birch project, for which we received
funding from the Barnet Council at the end
of the previous financial year (2021/22).
Our total income in the last financial year
was £559.
Barnwood N2's expenditure paid out of
unrestricted funds in the last financial year
stood at £1,078, with payments made
primarily to organise community events,
renew the insurance policy and maintain
our forest garden so that it continued to be
safe for everyone to use. From a restricted
fund, dedicated to the Silver Birch project,
£6,760 was spent, which brought our total
payments in 2022/23 to £7,838.
At year end, we registered a balance of
£13,032 in the Barnwood N2 bank account,
of which £10,145 was unrestricted funds
and £2,887 was restricted to the ongoing
Silver Birch project.
It is our policy that unrestricted funds not
designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level which will ensure that
in the event of a drop in funding the Charity
will be able to continue its activities.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 No reserves currently held and reserves
policy will be reviewed in the next financial
year.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 No creditors / regular financial
commitments in case we fold.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47

Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy Para 1.46
adopted
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO 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 Apart from first charity trustees, every
trustee must be appointed for a term of 3
years by a resolution passed at an
appropriate convened meeting of the
charity trustees.

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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
p-arties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name BARNWOOD N2
Other name the charity uses BARNWOOD
Registered charity number 1185051
Charity’s principal address c/o D. BEAMISH
2 OAK LANE
EAST FINCHLEY
LONDON N2 8LP

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
LEO SMITH CHAIR WHOLE
DINAH BEAMISH SECRETARY WHOLE
ELIZABETH
JAMES		 TREASURER WHOLE
AVRA PLOUMI –
ARCHER		 WHOLE
ALISON MOORE WHOLE
NATAN LEVY WHOLE
RACHEL ELTON Until 04.04.2022

– 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
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

None.

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) Full name(s) LEO STANLEY SMITH Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) CHAIR Date 28/03/2024

Barnwood N2 1185051
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 06-Apr-22 To 05-Apr-23
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Grants and Donations 539 - - 539 414
Silver Birches - - - - 9,740
Other 20 - - 20 8
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 559 - - 559 10,162
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
10,162
CommunityEvents 418 257
Website/Publicity 12 40
Printing/Stationery/Postage 13 45
Training 30 10
Insurance 323 361
Equipment 32 296
Bank Charges 72 97
Silver Birches - 93
Maintenance 178 -
**Sub total ** 1,078 1,199
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
1,199
- 519 8,963
- -
10,664
10,145 8,963

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

28/02/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
10,145
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-
10,145
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
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-
-
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-
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Fund to which
asset belongs		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
2,887
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2,887
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Signature Print Name
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

28/02/2024

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