CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01104123 To 31103124 Charity name: NORTHCLIFFE ALLOTMENT SOCIETY Charity registratlon number: 1185394 Objectives and Activities SORP referenBe Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Pard 1.17 The obje¢llves of Ihg CharlÉable Incorporated Organlsation are:. 'To further or benefil the residents of Shiplay (West Yorkshire) and the surroundin9 area withoLtrt distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or political religious or other opinions by providing allotment facilities in the interest of social welfare for ￿Creational leisure time occupalionwilh the objective of improving life for residents" Summary of the Main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, Ihe activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Northcliffe Allotment Society Ss a membership org8nSsalion. Full Membership is available lo all individuals holding the tenancy of an allotment plot on the Site managed by the Charity. Membership is also available to any individual, corporate body. or individual or corporate body representing an organisation which is not incorporated. The Iruslees of the Charity are unpald The activities of the ¢harity are funded through Ihè combination of membership fees, rent charges for use of allolmenl plots, proceeds raised thTough .8ocial events and grant fundino if available linkad lo a spacific project. The Maln Aclivilies undertaken by the Charity are'.- The allocation and lelling of allotment plots through a transparent application process that is available ID the public The Management and maintenance of he allotments sile The provision of volunteering opportunities lor members and the alder community in rélation to 18ndscape management. conservallon and the management of the allotment site. The organisation of Social and Cornmunily Events which are open lo members and the wider community The publishing of regular newsletters containing Horticultural information and advice along wllh other material that would be of inlèrg51 to members and volunteers The Development and improvement of the communal facilities al the allolmenl sile Slatemenl confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charily Commission on public benefit Pgr81.18 The Trustees ¢onfirm that thèy have had regard to th8 guidan¢e issued by the Charity Cotnmission Additional information {optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reffere￿e Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Conlribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP relerence The sile engages with members and voknnleers lo provide a safe environment to enable people lo meet and work safely 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 benefils lo society as a whole. Para 1,20 Ther8 is a w811 organised wailing list and plot allocation system in place The sile is fvlly occupied and people on the wailing list are regularly updated There is an effective Committea In p18¢e Ih8t ensures the charity works within the relevanl regulallons and statutes and meets the needs of ils members and the community Provision of Services to members consislenl with our objectives. These include bulk buys of horticultural supplies Organised social events and talks to widen th& knowledge of members Remain accountable lo our members and malntaln Ihe involvement of mèmbers In many aspects of the organlsalion. planning and day to day management of the allotment sit8 Hold a regular Community Garden Project which involves members of the wider community. This project is creating a community wildlife space and orGhard which are open lo Ihe public Additional information loptional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives sel Para 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraislng 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 eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding rese￿e$ stating why they are held Para 1.21 The Charity is in a healthy positive position al the end of the period Para 1.22 Reserves are maintained to provide a buffar for unforeseen operational costs. necessary sile maintenan¢&, asset replacement and future investment in the Site to benefit members Amount of reserves held P8rg 1.22 As al 310324 the r88erves held £12,961 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Not Appllcable Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Not Applicable Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pa13 1.23 Not Applicable, the Charlty Is In a healthy positlon with no concerns Addltlonal Informatlon {optionall You ma choose to inGlude further statements where relevant about.. The charity's princlpal sources of funds (including any fundraising) The Charily's principal sources of funds are from income from Membership Fees and Plot Rentals Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted PaTa 1.46 A descriptlon of the prlncipal risks facing the charity P8r8 1.46 Thor6 are no rlsks faclng tho Charfty other structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document {Irug1 di-ioil, i-oy How is the charity constituted? Par8 1.25 CIO Assoc1alion Constitution Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Issnri¢ilir)ri, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constilulional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Par81. Elacled by Membership Additional information (optlonall You ¥na choose to include further slatements where relevant about.. Poli¢ies 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 Charlty name North¢liffe Allotment Society Other name the charil uses istered charil number Charity's principal address 1185394 30 Lynton Drive Shipley Wesl Yorkshire BD18 3DQ Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Office lif any) Dates acted If not for whole ear Name of p8rson lor body) entltled toa oint trustètr Ifan Trustèe nama Val Harris lan Ashe Jen Dyer Stephen Blund851 Deborah Moore Secretary Katie Jennings Julle Sowter Rachel Smith Treasurer Stuart Gadd 09110123 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orale trustees- names of the directors at the d8te the re Dlrector nam8 ortwasa rov8d Name of trustees holding titlg to property belonging to the charity Dates a¢ted If not for whole Trustae namè ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Not Appli¢able Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the cuslodian charit 's ob ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Nol Applicable Not Applicable Additional information (optional Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiatlon) 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 ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturè{s) Full name{s) Positlon (eg Secretary* Chalr, etc) Date CHARITY COMMISSION FOR fNGtAND AND WALES NORTHCLIFFE ALLOTMENT SOCIETY Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110412023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds totho neorost £ Endowment funds to the np•r•81£ Total lund8 Last ytrar to the th*atfj8t to thè nearest£ to the noaro¥t £ A1 Recel ts lemberships ol Renta15 KeySa1es 1,284 8,121J 219 3,542 666 1.28d 8,120 219 SDcYal Evan ross ncome AR) 13.a31 13,831 sset an se8 t8ble nves men tota Totol receipts A3Pa ments Sile Maintenance. EquiptnBnl. To1￿1 7.705 3,115 7.7tis 3,115 Supp1i6S for Res81 Fund Raisin9 & Social Evenls Insurance 457 2.849 84 385 149 457 2,049 84 385 149 RBtund$ Bank ChAroes, Pa Ml8c Supplies, Expenses. Poslagp Sub total 14,874 14,B74 A4 Asset and Investmtrnt Sub total 14,874 14,874 Net of recolpls/{payments) A5 Transfers between fund5 A6 Cash fund5 last year end Cash funds thls year 8nd 1.043 1,043 14.004 12,961 ,00 12.961 CCXX R18crounts ISSI 2010912024 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrostrlcted funds to near•st£ Restrlcted fund to neara81 £ Endowment funds to n¥aro*t£ 81 Cash funds Cash 109 Curr8niA¢¢ounl IUnllyTrusll 12,66 Payp 18$ Total cash funds 12,961 1aweeba1￿ASW4Ih f¢¢4i06 and paydnwts Unr&strl¢ted fund8 to nèAr¢sl £ R8strlcted fund$ l• noorè*t£ Endowmont funds lo néarÈsi£ Detai15 F￿n￿ lo whlch as891 belon Current valup Details Co#t ltspllonall 83 Invastment assets Fund lo whlch as891 btylon nptails AllolrnenlClubhDUSE Buildirtg CoBt loptlonall Current valu* B4 Assets retained for the charity'$ own u$9 WCIWth*8 Fund lo whlch ount dug Wh*n duè DÈtalls B5 Llabllltlès Signed by onè or two Iru81888 on behalf of all lh8 irusl885 Signature Print Name Dai8 of roval CCXX R2 accounls ISSI 2010912024