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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/04/2024 Period start date To 05/04/2025 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 continues to grow in many ways.
We welcome the public every week with
free access to the site on Fridays/
Saturdays/ Sundays, facilitated by a rota of
volunteers from our group of trustees.
Our regular ‘sheltered’ groups continue to
meet throughout the year (Mondays to
Thursdays) with May seeing our ‘Silver
Birches’ group attending a 6-week
structured ‘outdoor skills’ course, which
was well-attended and enjoyed by all.
June saw essential repairs to our disabled
access path, with the top surface stripped
off and an extra 6 tons of materials laid on
top.
In July, BBC London came and filmed a
report on our ‘N2 MumSpeak’ group, which
aired in the evening and was repeated the
next morning. Barnwood looked
resplendant on the telly (and was seen by
so many people!).
Four Tuesdays in August saw the pilot of
our much-awaited ‘Intergenerational Forest
School’ scheme come to fruition; bringing
together (on average 12 of each) over 55’s
with 6-11 year-olds, sharing ourtdoor
activities and led by 2 experienced leaders
plus helpers. This was an outstanding
success beyond our expectations and we
are already planning next year’s scheme.
The much-expected Halloween/Samhain
event was very well attended with several
new young families turning up. This was as
a result of our cooperation with Barnet 0-19
Social Services who use Barnwood every
Wednesday.
It was a quiet Christmas period this year
but the new year saw us plant another 200
tree whips, mainly as hedgerow. Finally, in
March a film was shot (for Grange Big
Local) about Barnwood. It was fascinating
to see drone footage of our seemingly tiny
site from above, which only helps us realise
how much we have packed into our small
space and realise our achievements so far.
The stewardship of the site has certainly
reaped rewards shown by the flora and
fauna using the space.
This year’s moth records were 2272
specimen of 222 species.
We will continue to work with other local
service providers to reach as many people
as possible and welcome them to share in
the delights of Barnwood, whilst nature
continues to find its own way.
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

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 the financial year (2023/24) ending 5
April 2025, Barwood N2's total income was
£5,162, with £5,126 received in grants and
donations. We received £4880 from
Grange Big Local to support our
Intergenerational Forest School project for
families run in summer 2024 and summer
2025.
Barnwood N2's expenditure in 2024/25
amounted to £5,456, with most of the
unrestricted funds of £3,214 spent on the
Coronation Pond, Website and Publicity,
Insurance and Maintenance, while £2,242
of the restricted funds covered our activity
on the ongoing Silver Birches project and
the first summer of the Intergenerational
Project. At the year-end, we registered a
balance of £18,288 in the Barnwood N2
bank account, of which £4,322 was
restricted.
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
parties		 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 Avra Ploumi
3 Brownswell Road
London
N2 8LA

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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 Until 13.10.2024
CELIA GREEN WHOLE
IVANA SHARP From 02.03.2025
CHRIS HURWITZ From 02.03.2025

– 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 29.01.2025

Barnwood N2 Barnwood N2 Barnwood N2 No 1185051� No 1185051� No 1185051� CC16a
For the period
from		 06-Apr-24
Period start date		 To 05-Apr-25
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
946
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
982
-
-
-
982
-
54
204
139
367
30
104
2,256
60
3,214
-
-
-
3,214
- 2,232
-
16,198
13,966		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
4,180
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,180
-
-
-
4,180
186
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,056
-
2,242
-
-
-
2,242
1,938
-
2,384
4,322		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
5,126
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,162
-
-
-
5,162
186
54
204
139
367
30
104
2,256
2,056
60
5,456
-
-
-
5,456
- 294		 Last year
to the nearest £
Grants and Donations 946 10,513
Other 36 39
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 982 10,552
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
10,552
Silver Birches - 503
CommunityEvents 54 1,861
Website and Publicity 204 585
Admin 139 10
Insurance 367 323
Training 30
Equipment and Maintanance 104 969
Coronationpond 2,256 692
Intergen Project
Bank Charges 60 59
**Sub total ** 3,214 5,002
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
5,002
- 2,232 1,938 - - 294 5,550
- - - - -
16,198 2,384 - 18,582 13,032
13,966 4,322 - 18,288 `18,582

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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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		 Signature
Details
Details
Storage shed
CAF Bank Current Account
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
15,706
2,582
-
-
-
-
13,966
4,322
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
unrestricted
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
LEO SMITH		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
LEO SMITH 28.01.2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

29/01/2026

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