Trustees. Annual Report for the period MMISSIOII Period start dale Day Monlh Period end dale Day Month Year From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name EDIBLE ROTHERHITHE C.l.O. (the Charlty") Other names charity Is known by EDIBLE ROTHERHITHE Reglstered charlty number lif any) 1187980 Charlty's prlnclpal address 5 GEORGE ELLISTON HOUSE AVONDALE SQUARE, OLD KENT ROAD LONDON Postcode SE16ET Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates a¢tsd If not for whole ear Tru#tè8 n8mè Offlce Ilf any) Name of porson lor body) entitl•d toa olnt trustee If an Robert Jamieson Chair Christina Nilsen Founder Isabella Adamec Secretary Treasurer Matthew Allgood Sanira Emon Volunteer Project Manager Volunteer Project Manager Hester Medi Buck Resigned 15 February 2024 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advlsers Ioptlonal Information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senlor stsff members (Optional Information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is consliluted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed by Ihe Constitution to serve fixed terms Addltlonal governance Issues {Optional information) Trustees are elected and appointed by agreement of a simple majority of incumbent Trustees. During the year 2023-2024 You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant, gboLrt'. Hester Buck resigned as a Trustee policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Iraining of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works,. relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures lo manage them. Sanira Emon renewed her appointment as Trustee for a further Iwo years to 15 February 2026 Isabella Adamec renewed her appointment as Trustee for a further four years until 15 February 2028 TAR March 2012
Section C Objectives and activities (1 > To advance education foT the public benefit of persons livlng in the London Borough of Southwark in horticulture and arts and crafts in such ways as the Charity deems fit. (2> To help young people, especially but not exclusively, through leisure time aclivilies to develop their capabilities so Ihal Ihey may become helpful and productive members of Iheir community and wider society. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governlng document The Charity is a Charitable incorporated organisation (118780). The Trustees are satisfied Ihat the Charity's work is undertaken with regard lo th8 Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The year 2023-2024 was a period of further consolidation for the Charity. During the year ended 31 March 2024 the Charity ran weekly lunchtime and after school clubs and workshops in food growing. arts and crafts and gardening for children and young people in Southwark. Throughout the period 1 April 2023- 31 March 2024 the Charity delivered go clubs and workshops with 1,038 attendances (excluding 'unique' allendances) over a period of 174 hours. As in previous years, the focus of the Charity's delivery behveen April 2023 and March 2024 was at Surrey Square School, London, SE17. Over the summer months in 2023 the growing spaces al Surrey Square School were ulilised for holiday growing 8nd art clubs, vital maintenance work took place, and the Surrey Square hub was used for a CSR volunteering day for Nespresso. Throughout the year the Charity continued to develop and support ils offer for all children fiom Early Years to Year 5. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the publi¢ benefit in relation to these objects (include within this se¢tlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on publlc benefit) With the involvement of a new tutor for the autumn term 2023. the Charity's offer expanded lo include forest school and outdooT learning principles al Surrey Square. All Clubs run by the Charity are tailored to the needs of children who attend. both in terms of capability and age. For example, early years and nursery children are taught healthy eating principles, make and take home simple salads from vegetables grown, attend group storytelling sessions, go on trips outside the school to Walworth Garden and assist in the Nursery garden makeover. Children in all Years are engaged in indoor growing in the Surrey Square school polytunnel. During the period, they were taught root systems of plants and worked on nature-based worksheets. Artistic sessions included drawing from nature, print making, making signage, decorating pots, mosaic and collage making, papeT making and making lavender and tie-dyed bags. The engagement of a tutor with music and art skills has added an extra dimension lo the Charity's work. Throughout the period the Charity conducted regular maintenance of the polytunnel. Planling spaces 8t the school were enhanced. In the summer of 2023 a number of raised beds were constructed using grant funding received from Soulhwark Council's Cleaner, Greener, Safer capital funding programme. The Charity continues to give free practical advice to community gardeners on an ad hoc basis. Through ils connections with local businesses and donations, the Charity was able to distribute plants, food and arts materials lo children. It also received via a funder in kind 38 wooden stools. which were distributed March 2012 TAR
throughout Surrey Square School. At the end of the autumn term Team London Bridge donated 45 Christmas gifts for the Early Years cohort of young growers at Surrey Square School. Addltional details of objectlves and activities (Optlonal Informalionl The Charity is entirely run by volunteeTS and has been able to offer a consistent level of quality and supervision in its clubs due to commitment from volunteer support of the session lutor. In supporting Ihe employment ol a tutor trained at Goldsmiths College, the Charity is proud to be able to offer work experience to its volunteers and paid tutors for their own portfolios, and as hands-on experience for their future careers as educators. The Ch8rily has received commitments for grant funding froTll local funders and London Borough of Soulhwark forthe year 2024-2025. The Chaiily Gonlinues to run, with the assistance of volunteers, the Thought Press Project. This involves 100 printmakers throughoul Ihe UK donating prints free of charge to Thought Press Project, which are then sold both online and at street stalls and fairs. Net proceeds raised are then split with a partner Charity with similar ambitions that deliver in the London Borough of Southwark.- in 2023 the Charity Partner was Magi Breakfasl and in 2024 it is Place 2be. This initialive raises between £3,500-£5,000 per annum. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking-, policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR M8r¢h 2012
Section D Achievements and performance After-school clubs and workshops, lunchtlme ¢lubs As in previous years, activity clubs are the core woik of the Charity. The Charity has further consolidated its reputation wilhln Southwark and with its regular funders for being a qualily provider. The Charily's offor has remained Gonsislent with previous years. The Charity continues to be Vegetable Advocales for the Food Foundation, members of the 4 in 10 London Child's Poverty Network, Social Farms and Gardens, Old Kent Road Family Zone and the RHS for Schools Community Garden Programme. Summary of the main achlevements of the charity durlng the year Expansion of Reach The Charity consults informally on allotment 8nd growing projects. The Early Years and Nursery offer has been consolidated this year, with a greater variety and depth of engagemenl. The Charity has worked with several major companies around CSR days for their staff- most ni)tsble Nespresso, Marks & Spencer and Thames WateT. Expanslon of the outdoor learnlng area and sesslon tutoring at Surrey Square The Charity maintained and developed its outdoor learning spaGe al Surrey Square School with the addition raised beds and an enhanced offer of arts-based learning. This in turn has led to the outdoor learning being the basis of classroom-based discussion and learning. Partnerships Throughout the period the Charity continued to work with Team London Bridge and Soulhwark Council. despite constraints on funding generally. Both organisations remain supportive of the Charity's work. The Charity also enjoys strong relationships with Good Gym Soulhw2rk ènd Hands on London. Public Recognition In April 2024 the children of Surrey Square in our after-$¢hool clubs achieved Level 1 oflhe RHS School Gardening Awards. The Leve5 1 Award recognises the children's understanding of Ihe Importan of the environment, food growing, biodiversity and sustainability while developing lif&skills such as teamwork, resilience and confidence, and improving physical and mental well-being. We were delighted that our Founder, Christina Nilsen, was awarded The Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of caMbeell al The Soulhwark Civi¢ Awards, Soulhwark Cathedral, on 20 May 2023. The Liberiy Award celebrates Chrislina's exceptional voluntary contribution to civic and community life in The London Borough of Soulhwark, of which the work o the Charity has been a major part. Christina's award was presented by Past Worshipful Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Sandra Rhule. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The policy of the Trustees of the Charity is to relain monies in reserve for use in the event of emergencies or to cover cashflow liabilities resulting from delays in grant payments, which can occur when grants are awarded in tranches and reporting 15 required. The Charity's target for unrestricted reserves remains at £5,000, a figure which il has achieved throughout the period and beyond. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materlally In deficit Further financial revlew detalls {Optlonal Snformation) The Charity has an inlerest-bearing deposit account with the Co- Operative Bank, which holds ils reseNe funds. You may choose lo include additional informalion, where relevant about.. the charity's princip81 sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectNes of the Gharity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnaturelsl Full namels} Position leg Secretary, Chalr, etcl Isabella Adamec Secretary Date 29 October 2024 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Edlble Rotherhlth8 C.l.O. 1187980 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 01.04.2023 31.03.2024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds L88t year to tho nogrest to tho ne8r•st £ to the neare8t£ to tho neare81£ to Ihp neareit£ A1 Recel ts Donalions Glft Aid Grants 5,732 69 5,732 59 20,800 5,343 e4 9,96S 20,600 tota ross Inoome or AR) 5.791 20.600 26,391 15,392 set an see table nvestment sa es, to Total recolpts 26,391 A3Pa ments T¢ol$, equipment. materla18, fee8 Organi5alion nnIng costs Insurance otficts Costs V(Aunleer5 expeTr5es Fundr8isino & m£rketyrvJ co$1$ TranspDrt Subscription5 & donabon5 Go¥erDan¢e Costs 229 24 12.320 12,549 44 116 808 442 90 io 1,000 204 15,343 13,234 44 89 388 210 25 800 214 90 228 io 1.OOD 284 2.765 34 276 14.390 Sub total 12,578 A4 Asset and Investment Sub total 2,765 12.578 16,343 14,390 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 3,026 8,022 11,048 1,002 8,484 11,510 113 8,135 19,645 8.597 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 3011012024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to ngarest £ Restrocted fLtnds to nearest £ Endowment funds lo neJre$t £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Cash al bank 11.510 8,13S Petly c8$h Total cash funds 11,510 8,135 I89r WÉn¢$wtthrecipt5 paymenL8 ac¢ounUsll O(< Unmstricted funds to noarèst £ oi< OK Endowment funds to noar8st£ Restricted funds Details Gift Aid due to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to wh1¢ 8S8Ot bolon Detalls ost loptlonall Currènt value B3 Investment a880ts Fund to whlch a8Sèt belon Detalls Cost loptlonall Currentvalue B4 Assèts retained for the charity's own use Fund to which Amountdu& Whon duo Detalls BS Llablllties Signed by on8 or Iwo trus1888 on half of all the trustees Signature Dale of roval Print Name MallhewAI ood MallhewAI ood 29.6.2024 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 3011012024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Reporl Report to the trusteesl members of Ediblo Flolherhllh8 C.l.O. On accounls lor th8 ygar ended 31sI Maroh 2024 Charlty no any) 1187980 Set out on pages I r8port lo the trustees on my examlnallon ol the accounts ol the above charlly I'the Trust") lor the year ended 3110312024. Respon8lb511tles and As lh8 charily Irusl&os ol the Trust, you ar8 responsible lor the preparallon basls of report ol the accounls in accordance with the requirements ol the Charities Act 20111"Ihe Aol"). I report in respect ol my 8xamlnalion ol the Trusl's accounts carlied out under seclion 145 01 Ihe 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examinallon, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charily Commisslon under section 14515llbl ol Ihe Act. I have completed my examination. I conllrm Ihal no malerlal mallers have come lo my allenlion lolher than that dl8¢losed below'l In connection with the examlnalion whlch glves me cause lo belleve that In, any material respect.. accounting records were not k8pl In accordance wllh secllon 130 01 the Acl or the accounts do nol accord with the accounllng record8 Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and havg come acioss no olh8r matters In connecllon wllh the examinallon to whlch allenllon should be drawn In order lo enable a proper Ljn landlng ol Ihg accounts lo be reached. Pleas8 d Ih rds in tho brackgls il they do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name: Relevant professlonal qualificationls) or body (It any).. Address: IER October 2018
Sectioii 8 Disclosure Only COTnplal& 51 the oxarnlner neecls lo highlight matters ol concem18g@ CC32, Independent èxaminallon ol charlly accounts.. dlreclions arbd guldanco lor xamln6rsl. Glve here brl8f delalls of any Items thal Ihe examlner wi8h$$ lo dlsclose. IER October 2018