## **The Hertfordshire Beekeepers Central and South Association (CIO)** **referred to as Central and South Herts Beekeepers Association (“CSHBKA”)** Registered Charity Number 11846777 ## **Report and Accounts for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021** ## **Trustees Report for the Period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021** Trustees: Phill Jepson Chairman of Trustees David Chenery Treasurer Gabriela Ross Secretary Nick Leech appointed April 28, 2021 Lieva Nation Independent Examiner: John Peacock Bankers: NatWest ## **Incorporation and Objectives** CSHBKA was incorporated as a charitable incorporated organisation and registered with the Charity Commission on December 5, 2019. It was established in order to assume the role formerly undertaken by the Hertfordshire Beekeepers’ Association - Welwyn Division ("Closing Charity"), an unincorporated charity. It commenced this role with effect from January 1, 2020 and was endowed with an initial capital by the Closing Charity equal to the assets it then held. The objectives of CSHBKA, as set out in its constitution, are: "to promote and further the craft of beekeeping; to maintain and improve the highest standards amongst beekeepers in the CSHBKA; to educate the public about beekeeping and hive products and to increase their knowledge of the importance of bees in the environment." ## **Activities** Activities in 2021 have, as in the previous year, been limited by the constraints imposed by government in response to Covid 19. **Training:** The beginners’ course was held via Zoom and a buddy system was set up for the attendees so that they could gain practical insight into beekeeping. The New Season Preparation Course was held again via Zoom with the help of members from the North Hertfordshire Beekeepers Association. There were only very few ad hoc apiary meetings in a much smaller format than normal. **Apiaries:** We have entered into agreements with Hertfordshire County Council for the use of a site in Potters Bar as an association apiary. Furthermore, we have also obtained space for an association apiary at Waste Not Want Not in Stevenage. **Swarms:** Throughout the swarming season we continued to collect swarms when contacted by members of the public which is an integral part of the public service we provide. **Events/Fairs:** In the second half of the year, we were able to have a stand at the “Folk by the Oak” festival in Hatfield. It was our first event in almost two years. The members attending on the day were pleased with the amount of interest the public showed in beekeeping. We also attended an event at Mill Green and a fundraiser at Welwyn Garden City Golf Club in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Charity. In addition to events, we have been providing the shop at Waste Not Want Not and Trussells Butchers in Knebworth with regular supplies of association and members’ honey for sale which provides income for the association. Whilst limited because of the government restrictions due to the pandemic during the year, we have nevertheless been able to give a presentation about bees at a school following their request. And one of the members who keeps bees at their home invited children round to his garden for a presentation and discussion about bees. **Social Events:** We held two social events for members, the first having been a long awaited catch up evening with a talk from Peter Folge and the second one a pre-Christmas Mulled Wine and Mince Pie evening. ## **Membership** CSHBKA is a member of the Hertfordshire Beekeepers Association (Registered Charity No. 1184766). ## **Annual General Meeting** The second AGM of CSHBKA will take place on April 25, 2022 at 7.30 pm at Christchurch Peartree, 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BW. ## **The Hertfordshire Beekeepers Central and South Association (CIO)** ## **referred to as Central and South Herts Beekeepers Association (“CSHBKA”)** Registered Charity Number 11846777 ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of CSHBKA** I report on the accounts of CSHBKA for the period from January 1 to 31st December 2021 ("Accounts"). ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** As trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. It is my responsibility to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by CSHBKA and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts, as well as seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts. ## **Independent Examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to (a) keep accounting records and (b) prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met; or - 2) to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. ## John Peacock John Peacock (Mar 16, 2022 10:11 GMT) John Peacock Independent Examiner Archbrook Lodge, 1a Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 6RH ## **The Hertfordshire Beekeepers Central and South Association (CIO)** **referred to as Central and South Herts Beekeepers Association (“CSHBKA”)** Registered Charity Number 11846777 ## **Accounts for the Period from 1st January to 31st December 2021** |**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**
**Income**
**Spend**
**Net**|**2020**| |---|---| |**Membership Fees & BDI Insurance**
C&SHBKA Membership Fees
355
HBKA
Membership Fees
242
246
BBKA
Membership Fees
2,162
2,200
BDI
Insurance Fees
380
382|| |**Membership Fees & BDI Insurance Total**
3,138
2,828
310
293|| |**Other Income**
Education &Training
380
5,389
Gift Aid
0
1,283
Donations
45
128
Apiary
0
84
Honey
1,911
0
Other
27
0
Interest
4
16|| |**Other Income Total**
2,367
6,900|| |**Expenditure**
Education & Training
0
2,561
Administration
1,165
1,196
Lockup
1,490
1,510
Donations
0
24
Apiary
329
364
AGM
0
167
Honey Sales
1,315
135
Other
0
0|| |**Expenditure Total**
4,300
5,957|| ||| |Net Income
7,127
(1,623)
1,236|| |**STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31st December 2021**
**2021**
**2020**
**Current Assets**
Cash at Bank
17,903
20,494
BDI overpayment 2020
0
150
Beekeeping manuals
400
0|| |**Current Assets Total**
18,303
20,644|| |**Current Liabilities**
2021 training fees paid in advanc
630
0
2021 membership paid in advanc
0
1,348|| |**Current LiabilitiesTotal**
630
1,348|| |**Net Assets**
17,673
19,296
Capital Endowment
17,961
17,961
Retained funds
1,335
0
Net income 2020
0
1,335
Net Income/Deficit 2021
(1,623)|| |**Charity Funds**
17,673
19,296|| These Accounts were approved by the Trustees on March 16, 2022 and signed on their behalf by: Phill Jepson Phill Jepson (Mar 16, 2022 21:25 GMT)